Cycling Plus

Cycling Plus is the manual for the modern road cyclist. Whether you're cycling weekly, an occasional new rider or a Tour de France fan you’ll find everything you need. Each issue is packed with buying advice and tests of essential cycling gear - everything from bikes to bags! Cycling Plus is the place to find training advice, nutrition secrets and practical tips guaranteed to improve your bicycling. It's also full of inspirational rides, real-life cycling stories and entertaining riding-related features.

WELCOME…

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The Big Picture

RIDER OF THE YEAR’26 • IT’S TIME TO NOMINATE THE RIDERS WHO’VE PUT THEIR STAMP ON THE SPORT WE LOVE THIS YEAR

Bring on the tech false starts • Bike brands should always be taking risks when it comes to innovating, argues Warren Rossiter

Ursus Arya G 50 wheels • €2,500 Could these hoops with PBO spokes make road buzz a thing of the past?

PEDAL-O-METER • WHAT’S SPINNING ALONG AT SPEED AND WHAT’S CRASHING OUT THIS MONTH?

Wilier Rapida • £3,499 All of the Italian brand’s style and aero nuances, at a lower price

Let there be light • Tom Marvin heads to Taiwan to be illuminated regarding how Lezyne build their bike lights

A DIRECT REQUEST • How Colnago designed the TT2 time-trial bike to aid Tadej Pogačar’s bid for a fifth consecutive Tour de France title

Fizik Kyros helmet • £169.99 An adjustable internal shape, big vents and sleek looks combine on this promising-looking all-rounder

LOVE IS A WINDING ROAD • The launch of a new bike gives Jo Burt the perfect chance to introduce us to one of his favourite riding locations

REVIVE THE DREAM • After the post-Olympic highs of the 2010s, cycling on UK roads is now a nightmare again. It’s time to do something about it, says Warren Rossiter

AVOID HAZARDS • Be street smart by anticipating dangers on the road. You’ll also reduce the blood pressure of drivers who are ready to explode

RIDING IN THE WET • Becoming more adept when it rains adds safety and, ultimately, speed

UNCOMPROMISING PERFORMANCE • Northwave’s premium Extreme line proves there’s more to the brand than just excellent shoes

A peek into the pantry • Four sports nutrition experts reveal what should be in your cupboards

GET MORE FROM YOUR RIDING WITH MOUNTAIN BIKING UK

STRUCK WITH AWE • This loop around Scotland’s Loch Awe is one of Dave Barter’s favourites

Ridden & Rated • The UK’s best tests for over 30 years

Ribble Ultra-Road 105 Di2 Aero • £3,799 The British brand’s best endurance bike to date

DT Swiss ARC 1100 Dicut 55 • £2,499.98 Fast and polished-feeling wheels, but pricey

Specialized Crux 5 S-Level • £8,749 The perfect do-it-all drop-bar bike?

BUDGET ROAD HELMETS • We test five lids designed for safety and comfort at a competitive price

ABUS Macator

Lazer Tonic KinetiCore

Pinnacle Mips

Met Idolo

Giro Isode Mips II

Trek FX Sport SL 4 • £1,500 This black beauty is a graceful steed for around town and beyond

Training zone •  Expert advice on maximising your cycling performance

Boost your ride • Performance Q&A The big cycling questions answered by our team of expert coaches, nutritionists and riders

BIG IDEAS FOR CURIOUS MINDS WITH BBC SCIENCE FOCUS

Workshop wisdom • How to make your components last longer

Cycling Plus

BIKE OF THE YEAR • The best road, endurance and gravel bikes of 2026

Pogačar-proofing the...