Latest articles by Anna Marie Abram
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Cycling UK gives you the chance to loan an e-bike for a month for free
If you live in Manchester, Sheffield, Leicester or Luton & Dunstable, now’s your chance to test the waters of going electric
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Adidas Velosamba cycling shoes review
The Velosambas ace the look, but are just too stiff for full urban use
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It’s ‘Cycle Commuting’ week on Cycling Weekly - here's how to get ready for Bike to Work Week
From 11-16th April here at Cycling Weekly we’ll be doing our bit to provide you with the tips and advice that make commuting to work by bike a breeze!
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Cycling's best free and paid apps: There's a lot more than just Strava
We round up the most useful free and paid mobile apps for cyclists to assist with route planning, tracking your fitness, sharing your rides and much more
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Smartphone vs bike computer: which is best for adventure riding?
I left my cycling computer at home and rode 360km through Morocco’s High Atlas mountains to find out…
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Cycling combats ageing in middle aged men but you have to do a lot of it, study finds
It’s not just cardio benefits. Muscle mass and composition has been shown to be better than in untrained middle aged men, too
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Restrap Race Top Tube Bag review - plenty of storage space without getting in the way of your knees
The rigid construction of this bag helps it keep its streamlined shape
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Ortlieb’s bikepacking bag system: what I used for cycling through the High Atlas mountains
Here’s a run down on the bags and kit I used on a 360km gravel loop through Morocco’s High Atlas mountains
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Scott Foil RC Ultimate review - the Foil’s paradox is finally answered
An excellent ride - but a truly exceptional price tag
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Strava data shows women restricted by daylight hours for exercise - but female Gen Z Brits prove more active than men
Global data reveals women 8% less likely to exercise outside post-sunset
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It's 'Women's Week' on Cycling Weekly: your guide to the training, tech and inspirational tales of (and by!) cycling's key women
We've got detailed articles on training with the menstrual cycle, a look back at the woman who entered the 1924 edition of the Giro d'Italia, and a dive into 'women-specific geometery' and its relevancy today - plus much, much more!
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Follow our road racers' cycling training plan to sharpen your racing edge
Here's how to get ready for a season of road racing - we've partnered up with Alzheimer's Research UK to bring you in-depth training plans for your cycling goals
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It's 'Get Ready for Racing Week' on Cycling Weekly: your guide to the prep you can do to achieve your racing goals
With the racing season right around the corner (or already just begun for some), our week-long special runs you through how to get your legs and gear ready for race day
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Tifosi Rail Clarion Fototec sunglasses review - a (more) affordable rimless option which rivals premium brands
With a large wraparound lens, Tifosi’s Rail sunglasses provide excellent protection from debris - as well as an up-to-date look
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Struggling on steep hills? New study finds dietary nitrate - as found in beetroots - helps to improve muscle torque
Already widely held as a ‘superfood’, could this be yet another string to the beetroot’s bow?
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Fizik Vento Ferox Carbon review - super robust gravel bike shoes with good breathability
Velcro retention won’t suit all - especially at this price point - but the Vento Ferox Carbon are super stiff, lightweight and employ a very impressively wear-resistant upper
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Garmin software update looks set to unlock new health tracking tools for its smartwatches
Mid-session workout intensity adjustment might be coming at last - along with ECG recording and SpO2 alerts
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Kickstart your riding with our cycling training plan for beginners
Ready to get fit and healthy through cycling? Then this is the plan for you! In partnership with Alzheimer's Research UK
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Building towards a big ride? Use our endurance cycling training plan to boost your long-distance potential
Here's how to boost your endurance engine - we've partnered up with Alzheimer's Research UK to bring you in-depth training plans for your cycling goals
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Crankbrothers Stamp 3 Small flat pedal review - elegant, effective and a mid-tier price
Whether gravel riding or urban cycling, these are a stylish, robust and serviceable set of hard-wearing flat pedals
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Everything gravel - racing and riding: Anna Marie Abram's Gear of the Year 2022
From the start line to bikepacking epics, these are my top kit picks for 2022
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It's 'Upgrade Your Ride Week' on Cycling Weekly: your guide to the best kit and component choices for riding and racing
Our week-long specials celebrate the best value upgrades for helping hit your goals
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Chrome Industries Dima 3.0 Slip Ons flat cycling shoes review – great shoes for those with high-volume feet
A high quality and robust built, these slip-on cycling shoes are great – so long as your feet are the right shape for them
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Our gear picks for two weeks bikepacking around Central Europe: how to cater for wild camping to city wandering
From camping gear to clothing suitable for seven hours straight riding and blending into the crowds of Budapest - plus everything for carrying it all on a bike!
