Charlie Allenby
Charlie Allenby is a journalist with a passion for pedalling, and his first book, Bike London, the definitive guide to cycling in the UK's capital, is out now. He’s got a decade of experience in print and digital journalism and has worked as a writer and editor for many consumer and content marketing publications, including The Guardian, The Independent, BikeRadar and others.
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Van Rysel NCR Tiagra review: Premium performance on a budget
Decathlon redefines value with its carbon fibre road bike that delivers premium performance for less
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Pearson Forge review: fast and fun road bike with a perfect fit
The South London shop’s first stab at bike design isn’t cheap but is equal to big brands and more established rivals
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Form Smart Swim 2 Goggles review: the world’s best swimming wearable just got better
Form adds an optical heart rate monitor and open water sighting assistance to create the ultimate smart swimming goggle
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Fara F/All-road review: amazing aero road bike that can handle off-road exploring
Effortless speed and all-day comfort are the highlights of the small Norweigan brand’s premium all-road offering
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Four ways to fine-tune the fit of your bike, according to a cycling expert
Are you sitting comfortably? If not, it might be time to tweak your bike fit.
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Genesis Fugio 30 review: The ultimate off-road-leaning gravel bike
I've been riding the Genesis Fugio 30 for the last two years – here's my honest review
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I trained with one of the best professional cycling teams in the world - Here are five things I learned
From minor tweaks to reimagined training plans, keen cyclists such as myself can learn a lot from Ineos Grenadiers riders
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Pinnacle Arkose X Di2 2023 review: a gravel bike that punches above its weight
Electronic shifting, comfortable ride and mixed-terrain mastery are the highlights of Evans Cycles’ in-house all-road ride
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Best exercise machine to lose weight 2024 for faster and more sustainable fat loss results
Get in shape at home with the best exercise machines to lose weight
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Tacx Neo Smart Bike Plus review – Out of reach
The updated smart bike is an improvement on its predecessor, but at what cost?
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Tooo Cycling DVR80 review – Slimline rear light with integrated camera to rival Garmin's Varia
The rear light and safety camera combo keeps you visible while also recording what's happening behind you on the road
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8 best triathlon gear for racing – and 2 to avoid at all costs
The exact gear I used to tackle my first Olympic triathlon – and a couple I wasted my money on
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I used the Garmin Edge 1040 Solar GPS bike computer for two weeks – here is my verdict
Garmin's premium Edge 1040 Solar is head and shoulders above its competition – both in terms of size and price
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Garmin Varia RCT715 review – The cycling radar tail light adds a camera
Garmin Varia RCT715 increases the safety stakes, but does it work in the real world?
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