Rising tide

Cycling trips by women rose by 56% in the first national lockdown. Four riders share their experiences and tell how they’ve caught the bug

Starter for 10

Ten routes for the new rider, offering everything from easy kid-friendly riverside jaunts to tougher multi-day tours, and all avoiding busy roads

Komoot

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Fuel your riding: Weekend wonders

Enjoy these substantial, nutritious meals after a long and tiring ride

Norman’s wisdom

A breezy Norman has become obsessed with the wind

“My Ebike means Parkinson’s disease won’t stop me cycling”

Wesley Vernon, 64, thought his cycling days were over… until e-power came to the rescue

Bikepacking masterclass: Adventure essentials

Itching to try bikepacking but don’t know where to start? Here’s Gail Brown’s top advice to ensure you have a mighty trip