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By Bromptom Guides· Sep 23, 2026
Folded dimensions, carrying weight and gear count each tell a different story. Here is how to connect the figures with your storage space and usual ride.
Sep 22, 2026
Outdoor retail specialist, Backcountry buys Velofix to expand bike program
Paris may be famous for fashion, romance, and the occasional existential café debate, but in the last decade it has become a world-class cycling city perfect for two-wheeled tourism. Yes, Paris—home…
Further to yesterday’s post about atonement, it included the following AI-generated image: People find AI frightening and dystopian, but I think it would be a lot less intimidating if we simply…
And so ends another week of racing down Route 305 in Battle Mountain, the fastest road in the world for human powered vehicles. It was a year with relatively few entries, and a mix of experienced and…
Sep 20, 2026
till the next ride, bee safe.....
Last week I happily took quite a few photos on the nocturnal London to Brighton ride. This is something I obviously do all the time. It was only when I was on my way back from the ride that disaster…
Sep 16, 2026
…and the reasons to stay there
Sep 1, 2026
August 2026 A tame month of eating, with mostly local foodie adventures. Memorable eats for this month included: Fine Chinese dining at Jing Cheng Restaurant, Oversea Restaurant (Jalan Imbi), M…
Apr 6, 2026
Stage 3 took us through meadows, corn fields and vineyards – in a torrential downpour! Would we even make it to Liechtenstein?
Oct 13, 2024
After over ten years happily touring on Brompton folding bike, in 2024 I have completed a four months, 5500 kilometres tour on a regular touring bike. Leaving London I traveled across France,…
Specialized’s $20,000 S-Works Custom TT Extensions bring the same rider-specific fit and aero development used for Remco Evenepoel.
Sep 21, 2026
Regular cycling may help older adults live longer and avoid long-term care, according to a 10-year study from the University of Tsukuba in Japan. Researchers found that older adults who cycled were…
Today is Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, so consider this a non-post in observation of and deference to this holy occasion. [The Shofar can be slippery, so consider giving it the Rivendell…
The week of racing ends with the awards banquet. Here are all the racers that earned new hats this week. Three 50 mph, and two 55 mph. A bad selfie with all of the volunteers. We really ran the event…
By Bromptom Guides· Sep 20, 2026
A ride out and a train home: one of the pleasures of a folding bike. Here are the size limits, bus quirks and little details that make the transfer easier.
Sep 13, 2026
Friday night was to be the penultimate night ride of the official 2026 season, with Brighton as the classic destination. Having used my Orange Titanium quite a bit over the last few weeks, I decided…
Sep 9, 2026
Plus: Is this the end of consultation culture?
Aug 16, 2026
Central Asia 2026 Day 16: 30th May (Saturday) Medium-size Group (Non-cycling) Tour of Central Asia (Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan & Kazakhstan): Day 16 - Around Almaty: Uyut Hotel>Abai Square>walk>Republic…
Mar 21, 2026
On our “rest day” in Chur, we hiked the local mountain – Brambrüesch!
Dec 9, 2023
I am excited to announce the publication of Unfolding Further, my second bike travel book, detailing the latest ten journeys on a Brompton folding bike. Amidst the challenges posed by the recent…
Specialized’s S-Works Tarmac SL9 Remco LTD pairs a gold Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe paint scheme with just 100 bikes created.
The short version: no legal winds, and nobody bettered their speeds for the week. Results – Saturday PM (PM) – 2026-09-19 Heat 1 · 5 Race · 17:20 Rider Bike Category Launch 200m (s) Speed mph Speed…
Use Singapore’s forecasts, rain radar and a simple three-option plan to decide when to ride, shorten the outing or stay indoors.
Sep 18, 2026
As a former semi-professional bike blogger and current gentleman wordsmith, I understand that people turn to this particular bullshit depository for a host of reasons, and very near the bottom of…
For cyclists, nutrition can get complicated quickly. There are gels for the ride, electrolytes for hot days, recovery drinks for after the ride, protein powders for building and repairing muscle, and…
Sep 15, 2026
Sep 6, 2026
took place on Saturday and… well, you will have to read the rest to find out.I set off bright and early and cycled all the way to the start at the Olympic Park in East London. Wearing my MCC tie,…
Sep 2, 2026
It’s where things are happening, but what happens everywhere else?
Aug 12, 2026
Central Asia 2026 Day 15: 29th May (Friday) Medium-size Group (Non-cycling) Tour of Central Asia (Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan & Kazakhstan): Day 15 - Saty to Almaty: Saty (Marlen Guesthouse)>Black…
Mar 7, 2026
Stage 2 would take us through the Swiss Grand Canyon – as long as the only road through the gorge wasn’t closed!
Dec 1, 2023
This bike packing tour started in the main city of the island Sapporo, to then follow a route cutting across Hokkaido through Obihiro, Akan Mashu and Shiretoko National Parks. Watch the movie
Continental adds a new 32mm Grand Prix road tire, bringing more volume, comfort, and all-weather durability to its endurance-focused lineup.
Sep 19, 2026
Six heats from the 8 km and one 4 km run this morning. Winds were forecast to decrease slowly as we approached noon, In the first heat, Alexis went 52.49 mph, earning a 50 mph hat. There were some…
Sep 17, 2026
A new digital film series is looking at cycling as more than a way to get from one place to another, exploring its connections to public health, urban design, tourism, local economies and climate…
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