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

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

‘Aero? Give me some evidence’ • Simon von Bromley is fed up with brands making unsubstantiated claims about ‘wind-cheating’ kit

Aerobag wearable airbag • Approx £750 Cutting-edge safety tech that could be used in the WorldTour

Sturdy SC-R • £10,500 (complete bike) British brand’s first ‘off-the-peg’ road bike offers titanium bliss without the usual custom wait times

Trek Aeolus RSL AirLoom saddle • £329.99 3D-printed perch promising next-dimension comfort

CONQUER THOSE CLIMBS! • Looking to ascend like Vingegaard or Vollering? It’s all about perfect pacing, low-fibre fuelling, shifting from sitting to standing, and more…

AROUND THE CORNER • We look into our crystal ball to predict what the big tech stories of 2026 will be, both on and off the tarmac

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SPOT LIGHT ON SPOKES • the mainstream, but will they ever replace steel? Charlie Allenby investigates Carbon versions have quietly edged toward

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

HJC Ibex 3 helmet • £249.99 A lightweight aero lid that’s comfortably cooling

HARD-WORKING HYBRIDS • These three great-value options tick a lot of boxes for those who want to ride to work, and beyond

Need to know • Here’s what to look for when buying budget, urban-focused, hybrid-style bikes

Bike tech explained • Your quickfire guide to the jargon

Bikes on test • Three good-value urban steeds

Pinnacle Neon • £553.99 (with mudguards) High on value with a great spec and confident handling

Specialized Sirrus X 2.0 • £699 Rugged, affordable ride for the city streets and beyond

Cube Editor ONE FE • £999 Stylishly simple, yet fully equipped for urban riding

Specialized Sirrus X 2.0 • A bike that transforms the urban drudge into full-on fun

Elite Rivo smart trainer • £449.99 Wonderfully compact, but it falls short in several key areas

Wahoo Elemnt Roam 3 vs Garmin Edge 850 • Neither computer is flawless, but both deliver a premium head-unit experience

Lee Cougan Innova Super Gravel • $3,299 (frame kit only) Hugely capable on the trails, but it needs lighter wheels and taller gears

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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

Workshop wisdom • How to begin cycling with cleats and clipless pedals

Ask the experts • We answer your burning bike-related questions

Cycling Plus

Data capture? • You won’t trap dopers by using their power stats. The technology simply isn’t good enough, says Simon von Bromley