The Cote d'Azur was looking more gris than bleu the morning Ride Velo turned up to interview Café du Cycliste boss Rémi Clermont. But the soggy weather didn't dampen our spirits when the elegant new café cum shop came into view in the old port of Nice. Rubbing shoulders with the super yachts moored outside, this slick cycle 'hub' reflects the hard work and vision of owners Rémi and business partner Andre Stewart, a Mecca for the aspirational cyclist in the South of France.
Read MoreRaising the Handlebars
Ted Baker’s Raising The Handlebars brand is a great range of menswear designed specifically for the urban cyclist. In their own words they fuse “dapper design details with innovative accents,” and, while I’m not quite sure what that means, I would say that they’re very nice clothes that look good, and work very well on a bike.
Read MoreAmazing Cycling Deals This Week!
Lots of retailers are slashing prices this week in the run-up to Black Friday. Here's our pick of the crop.
Read MoreStand Out from the Crowd
Now that the clocks have gone back and the hours of darkness outweigh the daylight, riders need to see and be seen. But that doesn't mean you need to get dressed up like a builder, donning the day-glo! Away with your nasty hi-vis yellow and, even more unforgivable, pink fluorescent overshoes! New technology thankfully means there are far more stylish ways to stand out in the dark - Ride Velo brings you the creme of the crop...
Read MoreFish Nets to Cycle Tights - Cycling Recycling
Cycling is supposed to be green - right? To be good for us and the environment. But how much attention do we pay to our cycling gear? Ever thought of recycled cycle clothing? Jerseys made from plastic bottles don't sound too comfortable but you'd be surprised!
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