Latest articles by Simon Richardson
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Climb your way to more miles: CW5000 May challenges
Two more challenges to inspire your riding through May, both designed to push your riding a little further
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The only way is Essex: Everything you need to know about the new RideLondon route
Tens of thousands of riders will once again line-up in central London to head out on closed roads as RideLondon, the UK’s biggest sportive, returns on May 29 with an entirely new route
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The only way is Essex: Discovering the new RideLondon route
The UK’s biggest sportive, returns on May 29 with an entirely new route
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CW5000 sunset sunrise challenge photos
The CW5000 March challenge of getting a sunrise or sunset image got people riding out to some scenic spots with their camera phones
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Aero on the cheap: How to save watts for less
With wind tunnel access and £5,000 skinsuits an email away, Editor Simon Richardson instead went in pursuit of free speed on a budget
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Little sleep, pace partners and Haribo. How Ross Duncan rode 5,000 miles in one month
Ross Duncan set himself the challenge of riding 5,000 miles in January, eventually hitting the target with minutes to spare.
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A personal pilgrimage: Riding the route of the North Downs Way
Having discovered a few local trails and routes near to his home last summer, editor Simon Richardson went a step further and found himself following in some ancient footsteps on a historic story-telling route.
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CW5000 2021 Finishers club
Have you made the list yet? Find out who has completed the 2021 CW5000 challenge and when they did it.
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From big rides to short TTs - my 2021 riding
Editor Simon Richardson didn't hit 5,000 miles in 2021, but he did enjoy his year in the saddle
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Nopinz Pro-1 Speedsuit review
Avoid sticking safety pins in your aero kit with an integral pocket for your number. It's more aero too
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Online talent spotting - what it takes to get noticed on Zwift
The pathway to the top tier of cycling looks like a map of the London Underground. Starting at Club Network, the high-aspiring cyclist will be calling at the Development Centre, the Regional School of Racing, the National School of Racing, the Junior Academy, the Podium Programme and finally fame, glory and a summit finish victory in yellow on Mont Ventoux
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CW Awards: Last chance to nominate those who have helped and inspired in 2021
Nominations for our three reader-based categories will close this Friday. Nominate now and be part of our 2021 celebrations.
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How one CW5000 rider took on an even bigger ride challenge
Through July Corrine Black took on a big challenge. Ride 100 miles a day every day. Here's how she got on.
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Your CW5000 September challenges
Get out for a big week or riding and try a little exploration close to home
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Lazer Volante TT helmet
Billed as the fastest ever TT helmet on launch, the Lazer Volante has now been ridden to multiple Olympic gold medals
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Cycling Weekly club 10 hall of fame
Join us on Zwift each Wednesday evening for a ten mile time trial on one of five courses in the virtual world
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Ed Clancy's retirement signals end of an era for British team pursuiting
Seven world and three Olympic titles make Clancy the most decorated team pursuiter in history
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How high can you climb in a month? Your CW5000 July challenges
Another climbing challenge and a ride to the seaside. Two more challenges to motivate and help you toward the 5,000 mile target in 2021
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Editor's blog: Taking on 130 miles to honour the magazine's past
Setting CW5000 riders the task of riding 130 miles was an added incentive to ticking off a bucket list ride of mine this year
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Tim 'Bacon' Searle becomes latest rider to be first past the 5,000 miles barrier
The leader of Zwift's mileage leaderboard reached 5,000 miles on February 24
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Your CW5000 June challenges
Celebrating Cycling Weekly's 130 year anniversary with the biggest challenge of the year
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Come and ride our CW5000 monthly Zwift events
Join fellow CW5000 riders on the final Friday of each month for a ride around one of the Zwift worlds
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130 people who changed cycling and getting them all on the cover
There is one clear inspiration for this week’s special cover - The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album. We spoke to Sir Peter Blake, the artist who created the iconic album artwork.
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CW5000: CW staff progress - Michelle Arthurs-Brennan
