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By Steve Ball. The Tuscany Trail (according to their webpage) is a no-race bikepacking event for gravel and mountain bikes. Think of a sportive, but with no bib numbers, no timing chips, no results and no medal. It’s all about the adventure, the camaraderie and the opportunity to spend time in the Tuscany area ……

By Rob Clegg. I’ve just finished a book all about the riders who finish last in the Tour de France. Their stories of perseverance feel surprisingly apt for this year’s challenge — but more on that later. New Year’s Day feels like only yesterday, yet for 36 riders it marked the starting klaxon for an…

By Ian Ryder. Lest this needs any explanation, cranks are the arms that your pedals are fastened to and which spin round as you pedal your bike. They come in various lengths, and in most cases you will already be using cranks between 170mm and 175mm. You might never have thought about how long your…

By Steve Ball. Many of you will have heard of the iconic Mallorca 312. For those that haven’t, the Mallorca 312 is one of Europe’s most famous cycling events, held annually in late April, starting and finishing at Playa de Muro. It is a closed road sportive/race which covers 312 kilometers through the stunning landscapes…