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Aero gravel bikes seem to be the latest frontier in cycling’s fastest-growing bike category.

With brands increasingly developing bikes in wind tunnels, we’re now seeing some remarkably sophisticated (and occasionally radical) designs emerge. Streamlined frames, deep carbon wheels, and narrow integrated cockpits are all being used in an effort to bring road-bike spee...

Fake Shimano chains have flooded the market, and unless you regularly buy and inspect genuine Shimano chains, spotting a counterfeit can be surprisingly difficult.

That’s a serious problem because fake chains don’t just wear out faster, but they’re also weaker. This not only increases your drivetrain running costs but can also create a safety concern.

This...

We really enjoyed our time bike touring Zimbabwe, thanks largely to the warmth of the people and the country’s mix of iconic attractions such as Victoria Falls and Great Zimbabwe.

Years of political and monetary instability have seen Zimbabwe slip from the ranks of a major tourist destination. While it doesn’t have the white-sand beaches of Mozambique or the luxury ...

Thousands of metres above the hot and humid jungles of East Africa are the Rwenzori glaciers. It wasn’t until I picked up a magazine at an airport about a decade ago that I even knew Africa had glaciers, let alone equatorial ones, where snow and ice feel almost impossible.

While the glaciers are quite cool, I really made the trip to these mountains because they’re h...

It isn’t usually considered one of Africa’s top cycling destinations, but we absolutely loved our month of bike touring Mozambique!

Endless stretches of white-sand beach, fantastic food, and an infectious energy give Mozambique a character all of its own. Buildings are painted in bright colours, music seems to be everywhere, and there’s a warmth and...