Mike Blewitt

BEST RIDES: Vaud Alps, Switzerland

BEST RIDES: Vaud Alps, Switzerland

Move over France and Italy because Switzerland is becoming the must-visit country for Alpine riding 3 Feb 2019
Should I get a flat bar or drop bar bike?

Should I get a flat bar or drop bar bike?

Getting into cycling? Here's how to decide on a drop bar or flat bar bike. 9 May 2018
TESTED: DT Swiss PR 1400 OXIC wheels

TESTED: DT Swiss PR 1400 OXIC wheels

Comfort and durability allied to superb braking performance. 16 Mar 2018
TESTED: BMC Roadmachine 01

TESTED: BMC Roadmachine 01

A real Swiss maestro at home in the Alps. 4 Jan 2018
First Look: Dt Swiss PR 1400 DICUT OXIC 21

First Look: Dt Swiss PR 1400 DICUT OXIC 21

Do performance road wheels need to be carbon fibre? The DT Swiss PR 1400 DICUT OXIC suggest that no - they don't have to be. 14 Nov 2017
Tested: Scicon AeroComfort Road 3.0 TSA Bike Travel Bag

Tested: Scicon AeroComfort Road 3.0 TSA Bike Travel Bag

A little love for the one you most love.... even if in secret 7 Nov 2017
REVIEW: Pedalit bike care range

REVIEW: Pedalit bike care range

Australian brand offer wide variety of products designed to keep you and your cherished machine in perfect condition. 1 Oct 2017
The all-new Norco Search XR

The all-new Norco Search XR

Norco have released the new Search XR for 2018. It's carbon, long, stable, and has clearance for 45mm tyres. 28 Sep 2017
TESTED: Reid Vantage Endurance 3.0

TESTED: Reid Vantage Endurance 3.0

Reid have made a quick transition from humble beginnings, to having a range of road, mountain, cyclocross, commuting and leisure bikes. Now they are available via Reid’s own stores, and of course online. 15 Sep 2017
Sneak peek: Best Rides Vaud Alps

Sneak peek: Best Rides Vaud Alps

In Issue #20 of Bike we ventured to Vaud to ride through the classic alpine passes of the Swiss canton with Alain Rumpf. 4 Sep 2017
How to pack your bike in a Scicon AeroComfort bag

How to pack your bike in a Scicon AeroComfort bag

Want to travel with your bike without fuss? Then take a look at the Scicon AeroComfort 3.0 TSA bike bag. 26 Jul 2017
A special Scott Addict for Simon Yates

A special Scott Addict for Simon Yates

After last year’s success of Adam Yates at le Grand Boucle, it is his twin brother, Simon who rode into Paris in the jersey of the best young rider. Scott made him a special bike. 24 Jul 2017
The Stoemper boutique build by Wheelhaus

The Stoemper boutique build by Wheelhaus

Take a look at the bespoke build of the Stoemper Taylor that Wheelhaus have built us for review. 19 Jul 2017
Mega-Test: Bike lights

Mega-Test: Bike lights

Everything you need to know about the best and brightest bike lights on the market 3 Jul 2017
New Merida Reacto set to fly!

New Merida Reacto set to fly!

Merida have revealed their latest incarnation of the Reacto. Lighter, more aero, and ready to help you smash your cycling goals. And also ready for Bahrain Merida at the Tour! 28 Jun 2017
Open the road with Specialized's new Diverge

Open the road with Specialized's new Diverge

Specialized's new Diverge isn't a road bike capable of fat tyres, nor is it an adventure bike that can spin up easily on the road. 15 Jun 2017
Shimano reveal R8000 - the new Ultegra group set

Shimano reveal R8000 - the new Ultegra group set

Shimano pull out all the stops and push top-tier road tech into the latest incarnation of the ever-popular Ultegra group set. This is the new R8000. 8 Jun 2017
BMC's new Teammachine SLR01 Disc

BMC's new Teammachine SLR01 Disc

Climbing is an art form. And BMC have designed their latest Teammachine SLR01 as the ultimate tool for the climbing artist. 2 Jun 2017
The Rapha Passport ride comes to Queensland

The Rapha Passport ride comes to Queensland

Rapha's Mobile Clubhouse brings all that is good about a bike friendly cafe on the road - without losing the high-quality brew. Their first Passport Ride sees the clubhouse track north to Palmwoods - will you come along for the ride? 8 May 2017
Bike Check: Greg van Avermaet's Paris-Roubaix BMC

Bike Check: Greg van Avermaet's Paris-Roubaix BMC

Paris Roubaix is the Queen of the Classics, and dishes out punishment to riders and their bikes like almost no other event. Here's a look at the BMC Granfondo used by race winner Greg van Avermaet. 13 Apr 2017