Stefan Abram
After winning the 2019 National Single-Speed Cross-Country Mountain Biking Championships and claiming the plushie unicorn (true story), Stefan swapped the flat-bars for drop-bars and has never looked back.
Since then, he’s earnt his 2ⁿᵈ cat racing licence in his first season racing as a third, completed the South Downs Double in under 20 hours and Everested in under 12.
But his favourite rides are multiday bikepacking trips, with all the huge amount of cycling tech and long days spent exploring new roads and trails - as well as histories and cultures. Most recently, he’s spent two weeks riding from Budapest into the mountains of Slovakia.
Height: 177cm
Weight: 67–69kg
Latest articles by Stefan Abram
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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!
By Stefan Abram Last updated
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Adidas' cycling hijab is the best thing I've come across while looking for Cyber Monday bargains - it's not on a deal, it's just good
Adidas takes a step for cycling diversity that I've not seen any other bike brands take. It's time the industry caught up
By Stefan Abram Published
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The 50% discount on Tacx Neo 2 Smart Trainer is now over, so here's the next best deal
We've searched all over the web and found an offer that still saves you a lot of money.
By Stefan Abram Last updated
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Best cyclocross bikes 2024: a buyer's guide
Want the best cyclocross bike that's ready to race and can handle anything the course throws at it? Here's our pick of cyclocross bikes we've tested
By Stefan Abram Last updated
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Check out Victoria Pendleton's snakeskin and tattoo inspired Le Col kit collection
Bold yet reserved – this is one of the most balanced collaborations we've seen
By Stefan Abram Last updated
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Pirelli Cinturato Velo TLR review
Highly puncture resistance but still reasonably fast rolling, could these be the perfect training tyre?
By Stefan Abram Last updated
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From Budapest to the mountains of Slovakia: our urban and gravel bikepacking adventure
The mountains, rivers, forests – both the gravel and tarmacked roads – it was all as stunning as it was unforgiving
By Stefan Abram Last updated
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Best bib shorts, jerseys and cycling kit deals Amazon Prime Day 2022
Grab some amazing bargains on Gore Wear kit: we've picked out the best Amazon Prime Day cycling deals
By Stefan Abram Last updated
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Battle of the clinchers: Continental GP5000 vs Pirelli P Zero – Amazon Prime Day road tyre deals
Which is the best buy: a long established stalwart or an undercutting upstart?
By Stefan Abram Last updated
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Is Fizik's Tempo R5 Powerstrap the best Amazon Prime Day cycling shoe deal? Now from $74.95 / £66.00
Huge savings are there to be grabbed: up to 38% in the US and up to 51% in the UK
By Stefan Abram Last updated
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What can bikes do for boats? SRAM, Ineos and Emirates set to clash on the high seas
First held in 1851, the America’s Cup is the world’s oldest trophy in international sport – and the teams are turning to cycling tech to gain a competitive edge
By Stefan Abram Published
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Sportful Bodyfit Pro Jacket review
Versatile jacket for cool conditions and easy layering
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Assos Equipe RS Rain Jacket Targa review - robust and packable, a winning combination
The Assos Equipe RS is a lightweight, packable and highly breathable waterproof jacket that has stood the test of time
By Stefan Abram Last updated
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Why pay for Zwift when you can ride on MyWhoosh for free?
With group rides, races, multiple worlds, training plans and workouts, this ad-supported start-up has most bases covered
By Stefan Abram Published
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Smart bike or top-end turbo: what’s the ultimate setup for training and racing on Zwift?
If money were no object, what would be the ideal arrangement for maximum performance?
By Stefan Abram Published
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Triban 120 Gravel Bike review - value? It's a whole bike for less than a Garmin Edge 1040 Solar headunit
Well executed for the price point. But if you can afford to spend a couple of hundred more – then do
By Stefan Abram Published
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Factor Ostro Gravel first ride review from the King’s Cup Gravel weekend
We put it through its paces on the hard pack shalky doubletrack, sandy sectors and wooded trail in King’s Forest
By Stefan Abram Last updated
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Five beautiful custom builds of the British Gravel Champs – from Cannondale to Reilly
We take a closer look at some of the most eye-catching builds raced and ridden at the King’s Cup Gravel
By Stefan Abram Published
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Race-winning bikes of the British Gravel Championships from Specialized and Bianchi
Diverging approaches from the men's and women's champions saw the former prioritise comfort and the latter opt for agility
By Stefan Abram Last updated
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Barely ridden bikes and gravel debuts: macro efforts replace marginal gains at the British Gravel Champs
Danni Shrosbree and Jacob Vaughan crowned British Gravel Champions - we caught up with the victors of the King’s Cup Gravel
By Anna Marie Hughes Last updated
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Seven things to look for in a bike for commuting
A few choice components can really make the difference when cycling to work—we rounded up a few of the most useful features to look for in a bike for commuting
By Stefan Abram Published
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Campagnolo Ekar 1x13 groupset review
A deep dive into the “world’s lightest” gravel groupset
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Tech of the Month September: Dan Bigham's Hour Record kit, new Giant Propel and Zipp 858 NSW wheels and remembering Mike Burrows
We discuss where Dan Bigham found his gains and where bike design might be going - as well as remembering where it's come from, with the huge influences of the legendary Mike Burrows
By Stefan Abram Published
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Check out Tom Pidcock’s Olympic blacked-out BMC Fourstroke mountain bike
It’s not often we cover a flat-bar bike at CW, but for Tom Pidcock and his curly bar’d palmaris we’ll make an exception
By Stefan Abram Last updated