The new Cycling Active is now on sale

The January 2016 issue of Cycling Active magazine is on sale now at WHSmith, major supermarkets and all good newsagents priced £4.75.

This is the fourth issue since we re-designed the mag, and we think it is getting better and better.

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Take a look at just some of the things in this month's issue…

Event Rides

Hell of Ashdown: are you after easy miles? This is not the one for you.

Cheshire Cat Richard Abraham heads out with Milk Race star Les West for this renowned early-season sportive recce

Road Tested

Grouptest: Sportive bikes from £2.5k Giant, Specialized, Wilier, BMC and Canyon go head-to-head

Grouptest: adventure road bikes Three go-anywhere options to keep you riding this winter

Grouptest: mini tools 10 mechanical solutions

Grouptest: winter tyres No-compromise tough rubber

Grouptest: rear lights Essential winter options

Grouptest: winter jackets Technical textiles tried and tested

Tech investigates Should you go tubeless?

Quick Fix: How to look after your front derailleur

Training + Fitness

Training + Fitness: Your January training plan

Virtual reality training Everything you need to know about training in the virtual world

Nutrition The true benefits of oily fish and the best fats

Product focus Isotonic energy gels explained and tested

Cycling Active magazine January 2016 issue on sale from December 12th at WHSmith, major supermarkets and all good newsagents priced £4.75.

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