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An NYC messenger for over 20 years, Kevin 'Squid' Bolger is truly the real deal. A considerate, fast rider, Alley Cat race pioneer, one-time Bicycle Ambassador for Transportation Alternatives and of course, long-term Bern helmet advocate to ...

On Friday 14th June, riders taking part in the 2013 US Tour Divide will nervously assemble for the Grand Depart of what Outside Magazine dubbed in 2007 'the world's toughest bike race'. After a few anxious moments snapping last minute photos, ...

At 10.00am on 25th May, riders taking part in the inaugural Highland Trail Race rolled off the start in Tyndrum, Scotland, ready to tackle 430 miles of West Highland Way; a route that would see them passing through a shopping list of Scottish ...

The fishing & harbour town of Whitstable, Kent is a perfect place to enjoy a great portion of fish & chips whilst sea gazing with your most-loved bike. Serving up world famous oysters since Roman times, this celebrated fishing port is also home ...

Ride conditions are frequently changeable, and unless you are lucky enough to live in a warm, predictable climate, there's always that moment pre-road ride where peering out of the window is the only way to decide if you should go with a gilet, ...

Ride over, bike cleaned, now where is that cup of tea? We know the feeling, but if you've been riding with a CamelBak, you'll need to hold off on the post-ride beverage for a moment & give your hydration bladder a rinse and/or clean (contents ...

Back in 2011, intrepid adventurer & friend of Always Riding, Kevin 'Blackhound' Cunniffe successfully completed the legendary Tour Divide, and here, this true Giant of the Road recounts his trip for our readership. Race day arrived - June 10th, ...

Becoming the first Irish rider to win Liège-Bastogne-Liège since the legendary Sean Kelly last won this Belgian 'Monument' in 1989 is no small feat, but that's exactly what 26 year old Garmin-Sharp rider Dan Martin achieved last Sunday in ...

Following the Prologue we excitedly made the 2-hour drive north to Citrusdal, buoyed not only by the prospect of getting stuck into the first proper stage of racing, but also by the news that our efforts on the 23km time trial had been good ...

Come August, when the rest of the cycling world is basking in the after-glow of another classic Tour de France, participating riders in the inaugural Quick Energy Transcontinental Cycle Race will roll off the starting blocks on an adventure ...

Launching almost 3 years to the month since London opened the curtain on its now highly popular 'Boris Bike Scheme' (so called after Mayor of London Boris Johnson who drove the scheme forward), New York is waiting with bated breath to see how ...

No road cyclist wants to think about life without a seat-pad, or 'chamois' as they are more often called in cycling circles. A steadfast road ally, they protect your most sensitive area, reduce road vibration, and provide all-day ride comfort. ...

One of the great things about Bern Helmets is that they are season adaptable. Buy one for winter sports, and with a quick switch of the inner liner, you can prep it for summer cycling - dual use-tastic. Whether you have a Zipmold or EPS / ThinShell ...

With a longing that can only come from the anticipation of seeing a selection of the UK's best handmade bikes up close, last weekend I went to visit the Bespoked Bristol Cycle show. Unlike most other cycle shows which are dominated by the big ...

Part 1 of Cape Epic rider Ross Lovell's (twitter @rosslovell) 2013 race report & experiences. In this first installment, setting the scene and riding the prologue.. Some time ago, when I was living in Sydney, my friend Chris asked if I fancied ...