Cycling in Summer Archives

Opinion: Holiday Cycling Photos That Should Be Illegal

September 11, 2025 at 2:07 pm3 min reading

Why can’t cyclists do tourism like normal people? We must bring our bikes into it. Every single landmark, beach, vineyard, and airport lounge becomes a backdrop for what can only be described as a crime against tourism. I mean, if you didn’t lug your carbon…

“I’m Tapering”: August’s Best Excuses for Not Riding

August 13, 2025 at 12:43 pm3 min reading

Socialising and Culture

It begins with a text in the group chat. “Heading out at 7am tomorrow. Long one, steady pace, maybe a coffee stop.” You read it while horizontal, half-submerged in a puddle of your own August-induced lethargy, and instinctively type the sacred two-word spell.

Opinion: Why Summer Is My Winter

September 22, 2023 at 2:54 pm5 min reading

Socialising and Culture

Most cyclists can’t wait for summer to arrive. It’s the season to forget about riding in cold weather and enjoy balmy temperatures wearing a simple short-sleeved jersey and shorts. More daylight hours and a holiday break from work mean you’ve got more time to ride,…