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• Why Tire Clearance Is the Hot Topic in Bike Design

  In this conversation, David Arthur and Aidan Duff discuss the journey of Aidan's bike brand, FiftyOne, focusing on the launch and reception of the Sika bike. They explore the challenges of competing with larger brands, the importance of tire clearance, and the impact of UCI regulations on bike design. Aidan shares insights on marketing strategies for all-road bikes and the future of aero bikes, emphasizing the need for innovation and optimization in bike design. In this conversation, David Arthur and Aidan Duff delve into the latest technological trends in cycling, focusing on the impact of SRAM's UDH dropout system and the competitive landscape between major brands like SRAM, Shimano, and Campagnolo. They discuss the implications of these trends for consumers and the cycling industry, as well as personal insights into cycling preferences and experiences. The conversation wraps up with quickfire questions that reveal personal favorites and insights from Aidan's cycling journey.

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• Was UCI Gravel World Champs success or failure?

  I sat down with Ben Delaney and Matt Page to unpack everything that happened in the first ever UCI gravel world championships event. Was it success of failure at showcasing gravel and what lessons can be learnt for next year?

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• Keeping Steel Real with Temple Cycles

  The UK has a healthy number of small bicycle brands and one of the rising stars is Temple Cycles.    Founded by Matt Mears in 2014, this young company has an ambition to make cycling accessible and sustainable with stylish, simple and low maintenance bicycles.   On the launch of its brand new road bike we sat down for a conversation about the challenges of running a small company, a desire to make bicycles that last and a dream to get more people cycling. 

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• How Hard Is The Tour de France Really?

  Just how hard is the Tour de France really? There's only one way to really find out, speak to an ex-professional rider who finished a career best 4th place at the French stage race

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• Why is gravel so popular?

  Gravel racing has become hugely popular in the last few years and it all started in the US. To find out more about the US gravel scene, how it compares to the rest of the world and find out if the racing is getting too serious and whether the future is bright for the sport, I chatted with Ben Delaney, a Colorado-based cycling journalist with over 20 years experience and a regular at gravel events across the US

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