Hardtail MTB or CX?

Can you ever have too many bikes? Well I suppose it depends who you ask the question of! In our household I would naturally answer No of course you can never have too many, however my wife might just answer rather differently posing a question of her own. How many bikes can you ride at [...]

Pushing the Limits – Team Sky’s approach to training Sports Directors

When you’re growing up, everyone wants to be the hero –PM, astronaut, fighter pilot, racing driver – but nothing achieved in any of those roles ever happens without a vast latticework of support. Cycling is not immune; indeed, when Wiggo thrust cycling into the faces of an otherwise unknowing public last July, the nuances of [...]

Build It Then Ride It

Great short film by Aran iolo Cook on his Build & Ride Project, beautifully shot. Aran: “The frame is stainless steel, and I built it at the Naked Bicycles Shop, Quadra Island BC. I must say a huge thanks to Sam and Andrea at Naked Bikes for all they have done for me.” Built, Filmed, [...]

Review: K-Edge Garmin Mount

Robust construction and a smart design combine to allow for a more comfortable and ergonomic viewing line when riding your racing bike. Two bolts secure the unit to the bars, adjacent to the stem. A single bolt clamps the adjustable head mount to the unit. All leading to a very secure and well positioned fit. [...]

Lezyne Super Drive XL Front Light – Loaded Competition

NOW CLOSED! And the winners is…  Ben Wilcox   Competition Lezyne Super Drive XL Front Light – Loaded Here is your chance to win an excellent Lezyne Super Drive XL Front Light – Loaded (RRP: £115). Loaded means it comes with an extra battery and helmet mount kit as well as the standard bike mount. [...]

A Woman’s Guide to Racing (Part 3): What training should I do?

  A Woman’s Guide to Racing – Part 3 What training should I do? Click below to read: Part One – Where Do I Start? Part Two – What Do I Enter? Part Four – Practice! Practice! Practice! Part Five – Are you ready to race? Part Six – Race Day By now, you may [...]

The London Bike Show 2013

I was delighted to receive two tickets to the London Bike Show last weekend and rather gutted to find out I couldn’t go. As an ex-pro who still cycles every day, my Dad was of course, more than happy to pop along. Here’s Tony’s account of the bike show on Saturday… ***** The moment I [...]

howies Revolution Competition 3

NOW CLOSED! And the winners is…  Greg Hodgson   Boys and girls it’s time for another brilliant howies competition!   Welsh clothing brand howies are very kindly giving you the chance to get your hands on a limited edition hand printed Revolution T-shirt to commemorate 2012/13 Revolution Series. Team howies return to support 6 Welsh [...]

Jaguar Sportbrake – London Bike Show Tickets Competition

A quick competition for you to win tickets courtesy of Jaguar Sportbrake Closing Date 10th January 2013   The generous folk at Jaguar Sportbrake are very kindly giving Cycling Shorts readers the chance to win tickets to The London Bike Show taking place at Excel London on the 17th to the 20th January 2013. Jaguar [...]

Santa’s Little Cycling Helpers 2012

Cycling Shorts unleashes Santa’s (last minute) Little Helpers. We’re up to our eyes in bicycle shaped packages badly wrapped and covered in sticky tape, it’s all got a bit manic, so much to get organised and so little time, so we’ve got together to give you a list of gift ideas that won’t disappoint even [...]