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…

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The Big Picture

‘Has CUES missed the mark?’ • It was meant to simplify Shimano’s budget groupset range, but Warren Rossiter isn’t sure it’s succeeded

Trek CheckOUT SL7 • £6,500 Radical full-suspension gravel bike

Gobik Superarmour thermal jacket • €395 Outerwear rated to -8ºC for riders who say no to the smart trainer

‘Here’s how Campag can stay current’ • The brand need to get their new mid-range groupsets right, says Jack Luke, to gain new customers and keep old-school fans happy

Ratio Technology Mech rear derailleur • £345 Rebuildable, UDH-ready and compatible with a range of groupsets

Features • A deeper dive into the two-wheeled world in all its glory

DATE A CYCLIST • With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, we take a tongue-in-cheek look at why people who ride bikes make great partners, from a better sex life to silky smooth legs

BRAVE NEW WORLDS • WHERE WILL INDOOR CYCLING GO NEXT? FROM AUGMENTED REALITY TO ROCKER PLATES, THE RACE FOR HEIGHTENED EXPERIENCES IS ON…

Simply the best? • Is Tadej Pogačar a surefire bet to become one of cycling’s all-time greats? It’s not a shoo-in, says one of his old sports directors…

BE SEEN, BE SAFE • The jury’s out on whether hi-vis clothing, lights and reflectors are a silver bullet for cycling safety – but it’s how you use them that counts, according to the latest research

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

Zwift Ride vs Elite Square • Which indoor training frame is the smartest?

Marin Lombard E1 • £3,399 An e-bike to liven up your commutes and extend your gravel rides

Oakley Meta Vanguard AI glasses • £499 Riding eyewear offering audio cues and an integrated camera

CONTENDERS READY? • Two rather different takes on race-ready bikes hint at what’s to come in 2026

Wilier Filante SLR ID2 Dura-Ace Di2 • £9,500 A great all-rounder race bike that looks ready for the catwalk

Factor Monza SRAM Force Power Meter • £6,999 Speed and fun needn’t come at the cost of practicality

Zipp 303 SW wheelset • £1,399 A truly excellent do-it-all set of hoops

Training zone • Expert advice on maximising your cycling performance

Boost your ride • Performance Q&A The big cycling questions answered by our team of expert coaches, nutritionists and riders

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ROUVY WHERE INDOOR RIDING FEELS REAL • Immersive routes, race-ready workouts and performance benefits explain why the pros use ROUVY. If it’s good enough for them…

Ask the experts • We answer your burning bike-related questions

Cycling Plus

Next issue SHOOT UP THE CLIMBS • Techniques, training sessions and kit tips to help you ascend like a champion

Reaching for the stars • Oscar Onley has secured his dream move, but toppling Pogačar is a tall...