Felix Hewitt
Experienced Road Cyclist and Bikepacker
Felix’s latest articles:
Cycling Tire Pressure Explained: How to Find Your Sweet Spot
A practical, no-nonsense guide to dialing in cycling tire pressure for road, gravel, and tubeless setups — how rider weight, width, and surface determine your sweet spot.
Richard Carapaz Out of 2026 Giro d’Italia: EF Pulls Champion as Cyst Surgery Recovery Drags
EF Education-EasyPost confirms 2019 Giro winner Richard Carapaz won’t start the 2026 Giro d’Italia, joining Almeida and Landa on the GC withdrawals list and shifting the race firmly toward Vingegaard.
Egan Bernal Returns at the Tour of the Alps as Ineos Builds Toward the Tour de France
After a knee injury knocked Egan Bernal out for most of March and April, the Ineos Grenadiers leader is back at the Tour of the Alps and on track for the Tour de France.
Gravel Cycling for Beginners: A Complete Guide to Getting Started
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Paris-Roubaix 2026 Preview: Can Anyone Stop Van der Poel’s Four-Peat?
Sunday’s Paris-Roubaix promises to be one of the most compelling editions in the race’s 130-year …
FTP Testing for Cyclists: How to Find Your Training Zones
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Tour of Flanders 2026 Tech: Aero Socks, Custom Setups, and the Gear That Powered the Peloton
Easter Sunday’s Tour of Flanders was not just a showcase of racing brilliance — it …
2026 Colnago V4Rs: 20 Watts Faster and Built for Pogačar’s Monument Campaign
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Cannondale CAAD14 2026: The Aluminium Race Bike That Makes Carbon Look Overpriced
Cannondale has returned to its aluminium roots with the launch of the new CAAD14, and …
California’s New E-Bike Rules Are Here: What Every Rider Needs to Know in 2026
California has enacted sweeping new e-bike regulations for 2026, joining a growing wave of states …
How to Plan a Cycling Trip in Europe: Route Planning, Logistics, and Tips
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UCI Reforms Transform Women’s Cycling: Equal Points and More Prize Money in 2026
The UCI has approved a sweeping package of reforms for the 2026 Women’s WorldTour that …
The Road-Gravel Line Is Gone: How All-Road Bikes Took Over 2026
The line between road bikes and gravel bikes is disappearing — and 2026’s biggest launches …
Pogacar Finally Conquers Milan-San Remo Monument
What Happened Tadej Pogacar of UAE Team Emirates produced one of the most dramatic performances …
Cycling Insurance Explained: What You Need, What It Costs, and How It Works
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Zone 2 Training for Cyclists: The Complete Science-Backed Guide
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Gravel Race Preparation: A Complete Training & Strategy Guide
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Cambridge Proves Protected Bike Lanes Work: 250% More Cyclists in 20 Years
If you have ever wondered whether protected bike lanes actually work, Cambridge, Massachusetts just gave …
NYC Ends Criminal Penalties for Cyclists and E-Bike Riders in Major Policy Shift
New York City has officially ended criminal enforcement against cyclists and e-bike riders for minor …
Pogačar Makes History at Milan-San Remo 2026: Crashes, Recovers, Then Wins by 4cm in Electrifying Sprint
Tadej Pogačar’s victory at Milan-San Remo 2026 was always going to be one of the …
Volta a Catalunya 2026: Godon Leads as Cort Wins Stage 2, Evenepoel Lurks in Third
The 2026 Volta a Catalunya is underway, and after two stages of racing through the …
Bike Maintenance 101: The Complete Checklist for Every Cyclist
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How to Corner on a Bike: A Step-by-Step Guide to Smoother, Faster Turns
Cornering is one of the most exhilarating—and crucial—skills you’ll develop as a cyclist. Whether you’re …
Road Bike Disc Brakes: Should You Be Using Them?
Close-up of the rotor on a road bike with disc brakes.
Liége-Bastogne-Liége: Ultimate Guide to “La Doyenne”
Every April, top cyclists from all over the world line up in southern Belgium for …
What Is The Autobus – Or “Grupetto” – In Bike Racing?
On a multi-day, mountainous, and 200+ kilometer-per-day race such as Tour de France, riders push …
Cyclocross Vs Gravel Bike: What’s The Difference?
To the untrained eye, cyclocross and gravel bikes may appear almost identical. Furthermore, in recent …
Vintage Schwinn Bikes Guide: The Essential Guide
Schwinn bikes were an iconic household brand name of bicycle in the US for nearly …
32 Terrible Bike Puns To Grind Your Friends’ Gears
Let’s talk wheel for a minute. Sometimes, cyclists take it all too seriously and it …
Tour of Britain 2022: Ultimate Guide
Fresh off the back of the epic Women’s Tour of Britain that took place from …
Types Of Mountain Bikes Explained: Ultimate Guide
Prior to the 1970s, mountain bikes as a concept didn’t really exist at all. However, …
What Is The Lanterne Rouge in The Tour de France?
Imagine training your whole life to enter the Tour de France, then come race day, …
All Types Of Bike Brakes Explained
The four main bike brake types are: rim brakes (caliper, V-brake, cantilever) that pinch pads …
The 22 Best Bike Memes: Funny Cycling Memes That Every Rider Can Relate To
The best bike memes of 2026 cover the universal cycling truths: the “n+1” rule (the …
The 6 Best HIIT Cycling Workouts
The six best HIIT cycling workouts are: Tabata (8 × 20s/10s), 30/30s (8 × 30s …
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