Reviews of bikes, accessories, books and cycling accommodation

Tracy Melass stayed at Saint Pierre CityBreak in Chartres when she cycled the Veloscenic to Mont St-Michel. Here's what she thought of the B&B. • Sep 16, 2015

Richard Peace road-tests the Hiplok V1.50 and the Hiplok DC wearable bike locks – with pleasing results. • Sep 16, 2015

Tracy Melass reviews Hotel de France, a bike-friendly hotel at the crossroads of the Veloscenic Paris to Mont St-Michel bike route and La Velo Francette in Domfront. • Sep 16, 2015

Tracy Melass road-tests the Best Western Hotel Le Moulin de Ducey, a bike-friendly hotel on the Veloscenic Paris to Mont St-Michel bike route. • Sep 16, 2015

We review the Park Tool PCS9 home maintenance bike stand and find it an excellent addition to any amateur bike mechanic's shed. • Sep 15, 2015

We stayed with Caroline and Andy at Les Dix Arches B&B in Bagnères-de-Bigorre during last year's Tour de France. Here's why we liked it. • Aug 25, 2015

I stayed at Hotel Le Charleston in Le Mans before riding the Le Mans 24-hour Cyclosportive. Here's what I thought of the hotel. • Aug 25, 2015

Tracy Melass stayed at Hôtel des Ducs in Alençon on her Veloscenic bike ride from Paris to Mont St-Michel. Here's what she thought of the hotel. • Aug 20, 2015

We review the Safering, Wheel Guard skewers and Lassolock anti-theft devices from French company IXOW. • Aug 20, 2015

Tracy Melass stayed at Hôtel Le Versailles at the start of her Paris to Mont St-Michel Veloscenic bike route. Here's what she thought of it. • Aug 20, 2015

Tracy Melass reviewed the Aux Charmes de Maintenon B&B for us as she cycled from Paris to Mont St-Michel on the Veloscenic bike route. • Aug 20, 2015

Good bike lights are vital for night cycling. We tested a rear light from See.Sense to see how it went on busy roads and in poorly-lit commons. • Jul 20, 2015

Freewheeling France's mini-cyclists road-tested a pair of multi-coloured Mini Hornit lights – with unsurprisingly loud results. • May 28, 2015

Richard Peace honks his way through road-testing the Hornit bike horn for us (someone's got to do it!) • May 28, 2015

Richard Peace has a first look at a new range of high-quality bikepacking gear from Wildcat. • May 28, 2015

Richard Peace road-tests two bike racks for folding bikes: the Tern Cargo Rack and the Dahon Traveller Rack. • May 20, 2015

Richard Peace road-tests a set of Tannus solid puncture-proof tyres to see if they are as good as their name suggests. • Mar 02, 2015

Richard Peace straps a set of Mudhugger mudguards on to his full suspension bike and heads out in search of mud. • Feb 17, 2015

Richard Peace has this wrap of what was hot at the 2015 London Bike Show. • Feb 16, 2015

Looking to use your smartphone as a GPS on your bike? Richard Peace tested a weather case and mount from BioLogic. • Feb 06, 2015

Need a lightweight touring trailer? Richard Peace took the Circe Atlas folding trailer out for a spin. • Feb 04, 2015

Does your folding bike sometimes need a little boost? Richard Peace tries the Nano electric kit out on his Brompton. • Dec 27, 2014

Looking for a fun stocking filler or birthday present for the cyclist in your life? We checked out a set of Cycling Stars trump cards. • Dec 07, 2014

Richard Peace heads out in the rain wearing Endura's Luminite II unisex jacket. Here's how he got on. • Dec 02, 2014

They are feared and reverred in equal measures – Lawrie Jones reviews Peter Cossins' homage to the one-day classics. • Dec 01, 2014

Greig Leich's Book de Tour is a detailed artist's impression of every stage of the 2014 Tour de France. Julia Stagg has this review. • Nov 21, 2014

With winter well and truly here, we road-test Damart's thermal baselayers for men and women. • Nov 19, 2014

We road-test the Proviz Nightrider High Visibility Rucksack with the rechargeable light pack add-on. • Nov 13, 2014

Julia Stagg says there are no shades of grey after reading Chris Froome's autobiography, The Climb. • Aug 21, 2014

He was The Cannibal. Lawrie Jones is blown away by Merckx 69, a photographic tribute to his best season. • Aug 20, 2014

Committed but poorly attired racing cyclist Lawrie Jones finds Get On Your Bike an engaging read for new and returning cyclists. • Jul 03, 2014

Julia Stagg writes fondly about the cycling murder mystery, Two Wheels by Greg Moody. • Jul 01, 2014

Richard Peace road-tests the Focus Thron Impulse, an electric mountain bike that does an incredible 100 miles on a single charge. • Jul 01, 2014

How would a £300 bike fare on the road in France? Richard Peace tests one of Giant's 2014 budget offerings. • May 08, 2014

Richard Peace puts Axiom's 40L Typhoon panniers to the test, and says Ortlieb's superiority at the top of the pannier picking order might be in danger. • Mar 24, 2014

The Foundling Boy by Michel Déon is a beautiful tale of a young boy's adventures in France, many of them by bike. • Feb 25, 2014

Ever felt the urge to attach a flask to your bike? Need a clip-on bag for your tools? Then check out these Monkii carrying attachments • Nov 26, 2013

Richard Peace takes to the road on the new 2014 Boardman Hybrid Comp Bike. Here's what he thought of the ride. • Nov 22, 2013

Looking for a trailer for your French cycling holiday? Richard Peace reviews the T2 Touring Trailer. • Oct 09, 2013

City Cycling refers to France as one of those countries that has been actively reviving the bicycling culture since the year 2000 • Aug 18, 2013

Two coffee table books have been released to celebrate the 100th edition of the Tour de France in 2013. We compare them • Jun 25, 2013

ITV cycling correspondent Ned Boulting is back with his second book, On the Road Bike, a search for the soul of British cycling • Jun 12, 2013

Steven Herrick's Baguettes and Bicycles proves that it is possible for a mere mortal to climb Tour de France mountains • May 16, 2013

Guest reviewer Julia Stagg joins Adam Ruck as he explores France on Two Wheels. • Apr 17, 2013

We review Susie Kelly as she cycles around France in the shadow of Marie Antoinette in her book, The Valley or Heaven and Hell. • Apr 13, 2013

Maribeth Clemente (and her boyfriend) cycle through France in A Tour of the Heart. • Apr 10, 2013

Julia Stagg joins Andrew Sykes as he rides his bike, Reggie, along EuroVelo 5. • Mar 15, 2013

A new guidebook to cycling routes in the north of France will make you want to go • Feb 23, 2013

Cycling Along Europe's Rivers is a good introductory bike guide for newer bicycle tourers • Jan 22, 2013

Julia Stagg has lots of good things to say about the new autobiography of 2012 Tour de France winner, Bradley Wiggins. • Nov 18, 2012