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.

WELCOME…

The Big Picture

‘You can’t have too much data’ • Warren Rossiter explains why analysing his rides satisfies something within him

Samassi 3D-printed bike components • A composite saddle for £77 and a titanium computer mount for £69 from the Asian brand

PEDAL-O-METER • WHAT’S SPINNING ALONG AT SPEED AND WHAT’S CRASHING OUT THIS MONTH?

Brompton Electric T Line • From £5,799 The brand’s lightest e-bike yet

‘It’s time we stopped using rim brakes’ • Warren Rossiter argues the tech has had its day, after sorting through his overstocked garage

Castelli Do.Di.Ci jacket • £250 The Italian brand skip waterproofing to produce their most breathable winter jacket yet

SUBSCRIBE & SAVE • Britain’s best-selling cycling magazine will come through your letterbox as if by magic every month if you become a subscriber. And it’s much cheaper than buying it in the shops. It’s a win-win!

RIDER OF THE YEAR ’25 • WE WERE PACKED TO THE RAFTERS FOR OUR THIRD ANNUAL AWARDS

RIDER OF THE YEAR • After a breakdown in 2021, she turned to cycling to help her recovery. This year, the 29-year-old from Derby rode the men’s Tour de France route and raised a huge sum of money for a mental-health charity

NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR • The young Paralympian has been busy – we talk to him about his successes to date, what makes him tick and what his aspirations are for the future

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD • We’ve picked out eight of the 39-year-old Welshman’s most striking achievements from his illustrious two-wheeled career to prove just how deserving he is of this accolade

GEAR OF THE YEAR 2025 • Our staff and contributors single out the cycling products that have most impressed them

SUCH GREAT HEIGHTS • This year’s National Hill Climb Championship set a new standard for domestic racing, says Jack Luke

Rapid rubber • We step inside Specialized’s S-Works Tyre Factory to see how it keeps making pro riders faster

Ridden & Rated • The UK’s best tests for over 30 years

Schwalbe G-One RS Pro gravel tyre • £74.99 This speedy off-road rubber impresses in almost all scenarios

AFFORDABLE GRAVEL BIKES • We test a trio of models built for off-road excursions, which will also cope well with the commute to work

Need to know • Find out what you should expect in machines of this price built for weekend adventures and the daily commute alike

Bike tech explained • Your quickfire guide to the jargon

Bikes on test • Our versatile trio at a glance

Diamant 140 • £1,700 A gravel bike with 650b wheels and a suspension fork that can also handle commuting duties

Trek Checkpoint ALR 5 Gen 3 • £1,700 The ALR 5 proves that a great gravel bike needn’t cost the earth

Whyte Verro • £1,799 Rugged-terrain ready, but practical too

Trek Checkpoint ALR 5 Gen 3 • One of the most up-to-date, tech-ready gravel bikes for under £2,000

WATERPROOF JACKETS • We test a wide selection to see which one best protects us from the elements

Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 • £3,099 This new model goes further, but it’s heavier

Training zone • Expert advice on maximising your cycling...