Article · 19 Mar 2022
Timmy Mallet – cycling the Ruta Via de la Plata
When a small window of opportunity opened up to go on a cycle trip, Timmy Mallett and his friend Gary decided to explore the mysterious Camino de Santiago in Spain.
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Article · 20 Nov 2021
Bikepacking New Zealand's Tour Aotearoa
Stephen Dunnett believes that an ‘impossible’ bikepacking trip of a lifetime may not be beyond the reach of the average fit and experienced cyclist. Here, drawing on his experience of completing the Tour Aotearoa in 2020, he suggests how you...
Article · 2 Oct 2021
Gravel biking the Heads of the Valleys route
Richard Barrett, author of Cycle Touring in Wales and Cycling Lon Las Cymru, describes a short break riding along the Heads of the Valleys cycle route, a hidden gem, two-thirds of...
Article · 24 Jul 2021
Grand Traverse of the Central Massif by mountain bike
The Grand Traverse of the Massif Central (the route from Avallon to Besse-en-Chandesse) provided Joost Ameye with 14 days of beautiful landscapes and exhilarating rides on a...
Article · 22 May 2021
5 reasons to choose a gravel bike
Suitable for cycling on both tarmac and muddy trails, gravel bikes are versatile and fantastic for off and on-road routes. Here are five reasons why Richard Barrett, a long-time road bike enthusiast, believes your next bike should be a gravel bike.
Article · 17 Apr 2021
Why Cicerone’s LEJOG cycling route is the 'optimal' choice
Twenty years after Cicerone's first guidebook for the classic challenge of riding Land’s End to John O’Groats (LEJOG), the third edition has just been launched, which author...
Article · 10 Jan 2021
Achieving a first cycling century: two perspectives
When a friend asked Cress Allwood to support him in achieving his goal of riding 200 miles from London to Paris, she was happy to help with the training. But with Roger's first...
Article · 26 Sept 2020
How to discover a new cycling route from home
Consisting of family-friendly cycle routes across the UK, the Sustrans National Cycle Network is the perfect source for exploring your local area by bike. As Paddy Dillon...
Article · 27 Apr 2020
Jon Sparks on the Correct Riding Position
Whether you’re on a brand new bike or you’ve dusted off an old one, a vital and yet frequently neglected issue is getting the riding position right. Jon Sparks, author of The...
Article · 18 Dec 2019
Cartoon of the Month: December
Cicerone's Clare Crooke, a talented designer and cartoonist, will be helping us celebrate our 50th anniversary by sharing some of her creations with us. Here is December's cartoon.
Article · 13 Nov 2019
Cartoon of the Month: November
Cicerone's Clare Crooke, a talented designer and cartoonist, will be helping us celebrate our 50th anniversary by sharing some of her creations with us. Here is November's cartoon.
Article · 16 Oct 2019
Cartoon of the Month: October
Cicerone's Clare Crooke, a talented designer and cartoonist, will be helping us celebrate our 50th anniversary by sharing some of her creations with us. Here is October's cartoon.
Article · 29 Sept 2019
Hiking the Seensteig in Germany’s beautiful Black Forest
Kat Morgenstern describes the Seensteig, hidden away in Germany’s beautiful Black Forest. The circular route is surprisingly diverse and interesting, taking in mountains,...
Article · 18 Sept 2019
Cycling in the Yorkshire Dales: The UCI World Championships arrive
Harry Dowdell reveals what we can expect from the Union Cycliste Internationale Road World Championships, which will take place in Yorkshire in September 2019, and offers his own...
Article · 11 Sept 2019
Cartoon of the Month: September
Cicerone's Clare Crooke, a talented designer and cartoonist, will be helping us celebrate our 50th anniversary by sharing some of her creations with us. Here is September's cartoon.
Article · 24 Aug 2019
A Spotlight on... Tough Girl Challenges
We get to know Sarah Williams from Tough Girl Challenges a little more. We find out why she likes Type 2 fun but not caving and discover a disgusting thing that all her funniest stories have in common...
Article · 7 Aug 2019
Cartoon of the Month: August
Cicerone's Clare Crooke, a talented designer and cartoonist, will be helping us celebrate our 50th anniversary by sharing some of her creations with us. Here is August's cartoon.
Article · 31 Jul 2019
Hidden Gem – Nidderdale, a Yorkshire Dale often overlooked
Nidderdale – not necessarily the first name you would think of when visiting the Yorkshire Dales, and yet it is no less worthy than its better-known neighbours of Wharfedale and...
Article · 10 Jul 2019
Cartoon of the Month: July
Cicerone's Clare Crooke, a talented designer and cartoonist, will be helping us celebrate our 50th anniversary by sharing some of her creations with us. Here is July's cartoon.
Article · 19 Jun 2019
Frame packs or panniers: what’s right for you?
Almost all cycle luggage manufacturers offer a range of frame packs alongside more traditional panniers. Richard Barrett explores the different choices and matches the optimal...