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.

FROM THE EDITOR…

HIGHLIGHTS…

CYCLING PLUS • THE UK’S BEST TESTS FOR OVER 25 YEARS

Two’s company • BMC Teammachine SLR01 TWO

A phoenix rises • Trek Emonda SL 6 Pro

HUB

FREE’S A CROWD • This summer has reinforced pro cycling as the purest spectator sport in the world

HIPLOCK ANKR

WINCHESTER • Rolling lanes, short climbs and plenty of history

CODE COMFORT • A new Highway Code is coming. Together we can crack it, says Rob Ainsley…

MAGLIA ROSSO, BURY ST EDMUNDS • From its culinary delights to its friendly ambience, this bustling eatery is a must-stop for all riders…

CROSSTOWN TRAFFIC • Investing in an ebike can you get you fit and save you money and time. Here are four options around £2000 that’ll get you to work feeling fresh

THE BIKES ON TEST …

CARRERA CROSSFUSE

RIBBLE HYBRID AL E FULLY LOADED

BOARDMAN HYB 8.9E

RALEIGH MOTUS TOUR

RIBBLE HYBRID AL E FULLY LOADED EDITION • Good looks, comfort and plenty of punch

PHONE CASES

SPECIALIZED S-WORKS POWER WITH MIRROR SADDLE

GIANT CONTROL TOWER PRO BOOST

FIZIK TEMPO OVERCURVE R4 LES CLASSIQUES

SUNGOD VULCAN SUNGLASSES

SPECIALIZED RBX ADVENTURE CLOTHING • £100 bibs, £75 overshorts, £55 jersey

ENDURA CLOUD LTD JERSEY & PRO SL SHORT

Ti-Raleigh

Carry on comuting • Bike commuting has soared in popularity, but boredom and bad weather can soon shatter the habit. We reveal how to stick with your commute so that you keep riding all year long

FRONT LIGHTS • Now is the time to get your glow on with lights in the £100 price range

BONTRAGER ION PRO RT

EXPOSURE SIRIUS MK9

NITERIDER LUMINA 1200 BOOST

RAVEMEN PR1200

LEZYNE MACRO DRIVE 1300XXL

KNOG PWR ROAD

CATEYE AMPP 1100

BLACKBURN DAYBLAZER 1100

MAGICSHINE ALLTY 1000 DRL

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GOOD MOOD FOOD • Bolster body and mind by taking a close look at our diet

BEST ON TEST • Canyon’s Projekt bikes have set the standard for lightweight performance. We find out how Canyon is improving on its premium product…

TRANING CAMP

LIKE A PRO… SPRINT LIKE A PRO • How can you make sure you’re a contender to be first over the line?

A RIDE WITH… Katy Marchant • Team GB track cyclist and Rio Olympic medallist Katy Marchant reveals the upside to training during lockdown…

WORDS OF WISDOM… BALMAMION: THE EAGLE OF CANAVESE

ROOKIE RIDERS HOW DO I GET THE RIGHT SIZED BIKE FOR ME? • We ask the questions that beginners are dealing with and get answers from the experts…

ASK THE EXPERT SOLE PURSUITS • Phil considers how you can put your best foot forward when cycling

Cycling Plus

EXPERT ADVICE HOW CAN I PROTECT MY HEART HEALTH? • Maintaining a balance is the key to keeping your ticker in good shape

NEWS IN BRIEF Five things we learned this month…

FASTER FUELLING SESAME-CRUSTED SALMON & SRIRACHA-GLAZED VEG • Each month we take a look at a quick and healthy recipe that will fuel your riding Top up your omega-3 intake with this delicious and healthy meal

NUTRITION ADVICE Losing...