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A really interesting Lockdown Q&A with Lexi Brown who is based in the Netherlands working full time as the Senior Media Manger for adidas Europe and also supports The Cyclists Alliance  (more…)

With the cancellation of cycling events across the UK, competitive cyclists have a decision to make; to continue training and reap the rewards, or stop training all together due to lack of motivation. trainSharp’s Connor Murphy looks at detraining and how much fitness you will lose (more…)

In these uncertain times a large majority of us will be spending a considerable amount of time on our indoor trainers so here’s trainSharp’s Connor Murphy’s top 10 Indoor Training Tips (more…)

Over in Barton Under Needwood is a popular bikeshop, the Cycle Division, where Simon Harvey is the mechanic – the most experienced bike technician in the Midlands I’m told (more…)

New from Estrella Bikes is the Fangoso Pro, one for the off-road specialists (more…)

A long way from his native South Africa where he has been national champion four times and represented his country at two World Road Championships, Devin Shortt in 2020 is being looked after by the Cero Wheels/Cycle Division racing Team in the UK … (more…)

British UCI team, Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling, are heading to Saudi Arabia for an ASO organised five stage race there starting on February 4th (more…)

Alpcycles are helping cyclists achieve their dreams in 2020 with lots of events in the coming year including ‘Ride Across Portugal’ as well as custom bespoke holidays (more…)

Team JRC and Shutt Ridley Racing Team are merging for 2020 and we quiz James Roberts on the new team for next season (more…)

trainSharp are here to help you recover from training/racing with five essential elements to rest and recovery (more…)

Q&A with Conor Kissane from Ireland, second in the Irish Hill Champs, Conor who rode for Ireland in the Ras Mumhan, tells us about his Estrella bike, the advantages of having a coach and his 2019 hightlights … (more…)

A look at the essential service that the Brother UK sponsored Neutral Service cars provide in major road races in Britain (more…)

Imagine riding mountains where the pros train and race, fully supported and planned and then returning to base greeted by recovery shakes, massage sauna and spa and to top it off a hearty home cooked three course meal to get you ready for the next day. All this and much more at CHS! (more…)

A former World Champion and Silver medalist at the Rio Paralympic Games, Colin Lynch retired from racing in 2019 and is now Sales Director at Shutt Velo Rapide – we chat about his career on a bike and clothing then and now!  (more…)

A young lady winning races and looking like a proper star of the future is Izzy Sharp who is an Estrella Bikes ambassador (more…)

When it comes to rare bikes, the Scott Foil Ultimate Limited Edition disc brake carbon fibre 12 speed race weapon is very special indeed – 50 world wide and just four in the UK and three are at Cycle Division! (more…)

Vitus Pro Cycling p/b Brother UK ready for CiCLE Classic Challenge using the latest tubeless tyre technology (more…)

As more and more cyclists look to coaches for help in making them go faster, we look at the terms used in sports science thanks to trainSharp sports scientist Connor Murphy (more…)

Greg Parker, a local fast man down south, top coach and now a duathlete tells us about his season so far on his Estrella bikes (more…)

Almost 20 years ago, Prendas Ciclismo were sponsoring my website Echelon Velo – now two decades on, they are a key partner at VeloUK – we went to Poole to chat to boss Andy Storey (more…)

One of the country’s biggest online retailers which also has its own shop in Chorley, Merlin Cycles, tells us what their super 7 selling road bikes are … (more…)

After seeing the area around Calpe for myself and the spectacular scenery, it is no wonder Cycling Holiday Spain is very busy with those looking to ride their bike (more…)

VeloUK recently went to visit Estrella Bikes whose range of quality bikes continues to evolve and where Darren and Rob are busy working on their 2019 range of bikes for track, road and off road … (more…)

As we all head into the 2019 road cycling season, Alpcycles thought that over the coming weeks they would give you a taster of some of their favourite local loops that you can tackle on their Alpcycles June Weekend in the Alps with their team of guides supporting you on the road the whole way […]

British road race champion Connor Swift will have a custom painted disc bike as well as his rim brake bike for the 2019 road season (more…)

Question time with Max Williamson who is having his third season with Eiser Hirumet in the Basque Country and is helped along by the Dave Rayner Fund and trainSharp (more…)

British legend (Tour de France yellow jersey & so much more) Sean Yates is back in the saddle as Ribble Cycles SLe champion (more…)

Boardman Bikes have undertaken the most significant update to its award-winning SLR (super light road) range since the lightweight platform’s introduction into the Boardman range back in 2012 – all new Boardman 9 Series SLR road range launched (more…)

Two of the leading riders during the British Cyclo-Cross season were Ian Field (National Trophy CX winner) and Yorben Van Tichelt (who was 2nd) on their Forme Calver SLC bikes. (more…)

Jessica Finney who rides for the new Brother UK/Tifosi women’s team in 2019, takes the VeloUK end of season quiz (more…)

CHS are hosting a special training camp/holiday during August when stage 2 of the Vuelta kicks off in Benidorm and finishes in Calpe (more…)

Former British champion Dave Williams has swapped his aluminium winter bike for a Kuota K-Allroad carbon one in camo urban colours and disc brakes … we quiz him about it. (more…)

Another of VeloUK’s sponsors helping us serve the sport is Primal Europe who supply custom clothing to the Welsh Cycling and Rowe & King to name but two of their customers – we quiz James Smith about the clothing … (more…)

Who better to quiz on Cero wheels than former professional with An Post, Kieran Frend at Cycle Division’s shop in Barton under Needwood (more…)

We have so many Q & A’s and the latest to come in is from Noze at Cycling Holiday Spain who has had 20 plus training camps in 2018 in the sunny climate of Southern Spain and is a popular resort for Brits (more…)

The final round of the 2018/19 National Trophy CX Series is at the popular venue at Shrewsbury promoted by the Mid Shropshire Wheelers and we quizzed organiser Dave Mellor on this event and changes to the course (more…)

Last week on the final day of three trade days for dealers, VeloUK went along to DHW Agencies near Ormskirk to see what new products they have for 2019 and had a chat to former pro and boss, Dave Williams (more…)

These are no ordinary S-Works! Bill at Primera Sports has sent some pics of two of their latest custom builds – the Sagan Edition bike is bling of the highest order! (more…)

In our quest to talk to grassroots riders, we asked Jered Allcock of Shutt Ridley to answer a few questions – here’s that interview – a rather excellent series of answers I must say in one of my favourite ever Q & As! (more…)

Local bike shop in Carnforth (North West England), Vanilla Bikes, have sent VeloUK some gift ideas (in shop or online) for readers from keeping warm, aero and dry to a rugged cycle computer … (more…)

Brother UK reveal that Cherie Pridham’s professional cycling team will next year be called “Vitus Pro Cycling Team, Powered By Brother UK.” (more…)

In September, Shutt Velo Rapide’s Justin Belcher, a racer himself, organised a 2/3/4 road race in Oxfordshire – we quiz him about organsing that race … (more…)

2018 has been a great but crazy busy summer season for AlpCycles with trips running from May – October across France & Europe. (more…)

Former climber in the pro peloton Jamie Burrow helps Ribble Cycles design their range topping and very lightweight SL-R road bike (more…)

Road based electric bikes are one of the new big things in cycling and Ribble Cycles have their SLe bike, weighing just 10.8kg and ‘stealth’ looking (more…)

The cycling cap has been popular around the world, not just with cyclists, and has always be part of the fabric of the sport over the decades  – Prendas Ciclismo are counting down the top 10 sellers! (more…)

A lighter, stiffer and more aero Estrella Ligero on the way for 2019 – the cable-less look coming to Estrella bikes (more…)

trainSharp coached and Inspire Talent Programme rider, Tom Portsmouth took his 3rd win in Belgium recently and the coaches at trainSharp look at the numbers for the ride (more…)

Its that time of year again when Primera Sports take over the Bournemouth International Centre and put on the best free bike show of the year with top brands and bikes on display (more…)

One of the most experienced people in the cyclo-cross world is Peter Hargroves who is still helping youngsters be better ‘cross riders… (more…)

Bill Temple from Primera Sports has taken the bikes from Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas that are on display in his Bournemouth store and taken some great pictures! (more…)

Promo: trainSharp fitness assessments are an essential part of improving cycling performance, but why? (more…)

trainSharp look at the power files for James Shaw of Lotto Soudal from two different types of stages and compare them (more…)

As the road season ends, temperatures plummet, the weather gets changeable, and a holiday is needed, then Cycling Holiday Spain have just the place in Southern Spain where you can relax and ride the bike if you really must! (more…)

James Shaw who is coached by trainSharp, “If I am ever in a break with Tony Martin and Vasil Kiryienka again I am dropping straight back to the peloton” (more…)

Readers can save money on Ribble Cycles lightest carbon bike, their Hill Climbing weapon, the SL with Dura Ace which is now in the summer sale! (more…)

Eddie Dunbar was second on the final stage of the Tour de L’Avenir and his coach, trainSharp have looked at his numbers for the ride (more…)

Estrella Riders: Greg Parker, who races time trials and duathlon, has two Estrella Bikes, the Fugaz V2 & the Estrella Fangoso gravel bike for fun riding. Greg says its the best looking bike out there! Greg set a 48:42 min PB on the Fugaz for a 25 mile TT at 54 years old! (more…)

Over a decade after Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas was part of GB’s Academy under the guiding hand of Rod Ellingworth, this season, the Wales Academy for riders 18-20 with former pro Rob Partridge in charge, is helping Welsh talent on the road. (more…)

As the season end approaches, thoughts turn to holidays and training camps and one that gets rave reviews is Cycling Holiday Spain – we look at it through the power of images (more…)

Question and Answer with Estrella ambassador Penny Harris on her bike she uses for triathlon, sportives and exploring the south west Pembrokeshire countryside (more…)

Chat with Estrella Ambassador Richard Wyeth about his Fugaz V2 time trial bike which has seen him setting personal best after personal best (more…)

Ridden by some of the fastest time trialists in the world such as Marcin Bialoblocki and Sarah Storey, Revolver Wheels is a brand that has been growing steadily in the UK since 2014 – we look at Revolver Wheels (more…)

Ambassador’s for Estrella Bikes are not just in the UK but in Europe as well and over in Ireland, there is Shannon Kelly, who is an Irish triathlete currently on the Irish development squad for triathlon. – We chat to her about Estrella bikes …  (more…)

Former world tour professional Dan Fleeman is still very much in the sport coaching many a star rider through his coaching business but recently, he also joined up with Cycle Division to help cyclists of all abilities to make sure they get a bike that fits. (more…)

Ribble Cycles has launched the bike that knows no boundaries, the CGR Ti – a stunning Titanium bike that will take you anywhere with timeless performance and style (more…)

If you have ever wondered about giving  Cycling Holiday Spain  a try when looking for a training camp, read the latest testimonial from Lindsay who seems mightily impressed  (more…)

On a visit to the now fully open Boardman Performance Centre, not only does it have state of the art performance experts and facilities but also the latest range of Boardman Bikes (more…)

2018 is turning out to be a great year for trainSharp coached, Eddie Dunbar where he finished 4th in the general classification for the Baloise Belgium Tour  (more…)

Ribble Cycles has launched their new range-topping Ultra TT and Tri models; the fastest ever bikes the brand have developed to date. (more…)

Former Team Wiggins rider Dan Patten, based in Belgium, is racing for Merlin Cycles in 2018 … we chat (more…)

AlpCycles.com invites riders to their ‘patch’ in the Alps on roads that the Criterium du Dauphine Libere will be racing on the same week – discount too for VeloUK readers …  (more…)

TLI Cycling’s Geoff Readman tells us how they assist organisers to put on races for a growing membership (more…)

Primera Sports started out some 25 years ago as an Italian Road Bike Store in Bournemouth and they love their Italian Marques – here’s a customer’s build, a Wilier Cento 10 Air (more…)

Here’s a day-by-day look at Paceline RT’s trip to the Cycling Holiday Spain’s resort where they get to climb plenty of mountains and are looked after like pros (more…)

The stablemate to the Kuota Khan ridden by Cofidis, the K-Uno is not just a great looking machine but also lightweight, comfortable and perfect for endurance racing and sportives (more…)

A new supporter on the website – The Happy Cog – build wheels by hand. Read more … (more…)

With the snow falling outside on the Wirral, thoughts go to warm weather training pro style at Cycling Holiday Spain – we chat to Noze at CHS (more…)

Founder of Twenty3c in Stony Stratford and supporter of the Onform Womens Racing Team, Ceri Dipple, writes on how you can help the local bike shop (more…)

The story behind an ambitious new team race team called Crimson Performance Race Team with kit by Bioracer sponsored by Brother UK  (more…)

Former Team Wiggins rider Dan Patten will ride for Team Merlin for the 2018 season in Europe and the UK (more…)

It will be a busy 2018 for AlpsCycles in the Alps providing plenty of opportunities for you to escape into the mountains and some major events or just chilling just the way you want to (more…)

The global brand, ‘Brother’ is a regular sight in today’s domestic races from grass roots events to major UCI internationals and that’s primarily down to one person, Phil Jones MBE, managing director of Brother UK. (more…)

A brand of wheel that has constantly got good reviews in the printed and online press is the Cero range from the Cycle Division -we take a look at all six in the range (more…)

Article from Jody Warrington at Transition Cycle Coaching on the importance of a clear head to ‘enjoy’ for that training session (more…)

VeloUK’s visits VanillaBikes in Carnforth in Lancashire to see some high performance cycling kit in the flesh (more…)

Another of the very special bikes at the National Trophy is Beth Crumpton’s yellow Boardman Elite CXR that matches her leader’s jersey – yellow! We talk to Beth about the bike … (more…)

Bike shop owner, former GB manager, organiser and still racing – few have the passion for cycling that Dave Mellor has! We chatted to him recently … (more…)

Not only do they have training camps, CHS (Cycling Holiday Spain) also hire bikes and will pick you up from the Alicante airport — warm weather training news (more…)

Vanilla Bikes who have a online shop as well as one in Carnforth in the North West (just off the M6) have given us some gift ideas for Christmas (more…)

‘The Bike Shop’ in Harrow (West London) has plenty of gift ideas from their selection of items for the racing cyclist (more…)

A brand that has help VeloUK serve the sport for many years now is Shutt Velo Rapide and we chat to David O’Connor, new Head of Custom Kit and Operations (more…)

A preview of the 2018 bike in the colours of a long established French pro team who will be racing them in 2018. (more…)

Selling off the shelf and custom clothing, Primal Europe who supplied Team Raleigh GAC with their clothing this year have some Xmas Gift ideas for you (more…)

From Gifts under a pound to a cheeky one in four figures, the ideas from Merlin Cycles are many and varied! Check them out ;-) (more…)

With Xmas round the corner, we asked the Cycle Division for some Christmas gift ideas and these are some of their choices …  (more…)

Taking to Twenty3c bike shop owner Ceri Dipple about her support of a new team in 2017, Team OnForm and their Bianchi worldtour quality bikes (more…)

Primera Sports have been building custom road bikes for 25 years and this is a Tom Boonen Special Edition Specialized S-Works Roubaix (more…)

VeloUK pays a visit to the local bike shop in Harrow (West London) to chat about the shop, bikes and whats popular with consumers (more…)

Special offer for the Santini Lava Winter Bib Tights from Prendas Ciclismo (more…)

A look at TLI Cycling who provide age related racing that doesn’t break the bank and with an emphasis on events being safe (more…)

Featured advertorial: Why the Bicycle Doctor is one of the best bike shops in Manchester (more…)

A look at Welsh company Cambrian Tyres who have helped revolutionise what tyres are fitted to racing bikes in Britain (more…)

From a pro rider who knows what it means to stay dry on the bike comes SPATZ ‘Pro’ Overshoes that are unique and never seen before (more…)

Primal Europe is pleased to launch the new Autumn Winter Range for 2017 (more…)

A key partner in the The Zwift Academy 2017 is trainSharp – we asked them about this great competition for men and women (more…)

How to claim for an injury caused by hitting a pothole? (more…)

Chatting to a young rider who has been racing the British scene for a few years now, Elliott Porter. In 2017, he was 13th in the Irish RAS and 10th in the Tour of Reservoir. (more…)

A look at the way Farsports make their wheels stronger using spoke holes moulded and not drilled… (more…)

Cycling Holiday Spain based in the South Eastern Coast of Spain have released their 2017/18 Training Camp Dates (more…)

Noze from Cycling Holiday Spain reviews the Ventoux Series C3 wheels from Farsports (more…)

Power meters don’t have to cost the earth – there’s the PowerPod for a lot less than its rivals which makes it an ideal starter package (more…)

Pacing skills essential for optimising performance over the longer distance events and a power meter is ideal for these sessions (more…)

Liverpool bike shop Picton Cycles introductory offer of 10% off all their Etxeondo clothing (more…)

As we head into busy race season, the desire to compete and train can often mean that recovery takes a back seat.  (more…)

After the success of the Boardman clothing in 2016, Boardman have taken this to the next level with a complete redesign of all jerseys, jackets and shorts. (more…)

Former professional and a World Cup winner, Russell Hampton tests the Bioracer Aero Virtual Wind Tunnel (more…)

A key bike for anyone is a versatile disc based one like the Estrella Camino Liso Disc (more…)

Madison Genesis racing the new Shimano Dura Ace Di2 9150 groupset on the Genesis Zero frameset (more…)