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Daniel Benson

Get ready to take a thrilling ride through the world of cycling with Daniel Benson, a seasoned journalist who has covered some of the biggest events in the sport, from the Tour de France to the Olympics.

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Ines Thoma

Ines Thoma is a top female enduro mountain biker and coach from Germany who started competing in 2012. She runs her own coaching business, works with the German national mountain bike team, and is also a proud parent, balancing her career and motherhood.

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Kimberly Hobson

Get to know Kim Hobson, a digital marketer and copywriter with a passion for the outdoors and all things on wheels.

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Liam Yates

Get to know Liam, the adventurous cyclist from the South of England who has a lifetime of experience riding everything from BMX to Road Racing and Fixed Gear crits, and now enjoys exploring new horizons with Bikepacking and Touring.

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Matt Wragg

Get to know Matt Wragg, the freelance photographer, writer, and self-proclaimed bicycle-breaker based in Nice, France. Despite unsuccessful attempts at XC, trials, 4X, and DH racing, Matt's passion for mountain biking never waned. After a stint in communications consulting, he decided to pursue his love for cycling and moved to New Zealand. Since then, he has traveled the world, chasing trails and building a successful career as a cycling photographer and writer. In 2021, he was diagnosed as autistic and has been coming to terms with it. His bike cellar is a true testament to his love for cycling, housing bikes that range from freeride to cargo.

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Robert Annis

Robert Annis is an award-winning outdoor-travel journalist. As an experienced writer and sport enthusiast he writes content that is inspiring with focus on road biking. You might have read Robert's articles in Bicycling, National Geographic, Outside, Travel + Leisure, Inside Hook, AARP, Midwest Living, Sierra, Hemispheres, Departures, Lonely Planet, Afar, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, RV Magazine, and Hidden Compass.

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Tess Agnew

Tess is a freelance copywriter, social media and communications pro based in Brighton with a passion for the outdoors and the mental health benefits it brings.

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Claudia Krug

Meet Claudia, our SEO copywriter who switched from horseback riding to the excitement of exploring the wilderness and mountains of Europe on her bike. The passionate bikepacker, history buff and craft beer enthusiast dreams of one day riding The Great Divide. Join Claudia on her after-work rides around Leipzig, Germany, as she continues to explore the world on two wheels.

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Grace Lambert-Smith

Meet Grace, our SEO Copywriter who calls the Peak District National Park home. An experienced long-distance road cyclist, she's now focused on mastering the art of gravel riding and mountain biking. With a passion for telling cycling stories through the written word, Grace is always ready to share her experiences with others.

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Padraig Croke

Padraig Croke is an Irish graphic designer, photographer, writer, and podcaster who is passionate about the outdoors and bushcraft. Based in Scandinavia, he hosts the Trial by Fire podcast, interviewing leading experts in outdoor pursuits.

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Vedangi Kulkarni

Discover the inspiring story of Vedangi Kulkarni, the youngest woman to cycle around the world solo and unsupported. This adventure-loving endurance athlete, public speaker, and writer is also a business owner and expedition manager. When she's not exploring the world, she's diving into philosophical and nature writing books or researching the Arctic.

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Ryan Petry

Meet Ryan Petry, the professional mountain biker and producer from Boulder, Colorado. With over a decade of experience racing at the highest level in one day endurance events, Ryan now balances his love for big adventures with educating and inspiring others in the cycling industry. Join him on his journey as he continues to dream big and unlock the power of the bicycle.

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2024-12-9

Lux Trail vs. Lux World Cup: How to choose?

We've updated our downcountry mountain bike and XC race bike, but how do they compare?

2024-12-9

Zwift explained: Your complete guide

Discover Zwift, the virtual cycling platform for immersive indoor workouts. Learn how to get started, what equipment you’ll need, and tips for group rides, races, and workouts.

2024-11-29

Grail or Grizl: Which gravel bike is best for you?

Having expanded our range of gravel bikes, we’ve sat down to look at the similarities between the Canyon Grail and Canyon Grizl so that you can get the right bike for you.

2024-11-27

Bike tyre pressure - the essentials

Achieving optimum air pressure in your tyres may be the single biggest improvement that you can make to your bike. But what psi should a bike tyre be?

2024-11-21

All-Road: Versatile Bikes for Adventurous Riders

Combining the speed of a thoroughbred road bike with tyres wide enough to fly over rough surfaces, all-road bikes are designed to go anywhere and to get there fast.

2024-11-19

How to set up suspension on your mountain bike: Essential guide

Setting up MTB suspension doesn’t have to be a dark art. In this guide, we explain the basics with video demos to show how to adjust yours for the optimum ride.

2024-11-14

Perfect road bike riding position – Optimize your cycling posture

New bike or coming back from an injury? Here’s how to make your ride faster and more comfortable.

2024-11-13

Enduro MTB racing explained: Detailed guide

Combine the technical skill of gravity racing, with the fitness and stamina of cross country mountain biking and you get enduro racing. Here’s everything you need to know about this lung-busting, adrenaline-packed race format that takes its inspiration from motorbike enduro.

2024-10-30

Gravel bikes and suspension: Do you really need it?

Gravel bikes with suspension are redefining what’s possible on mixed terrain. Explore the benefits–from enhanced comfort to superior control–and why this setup is becoming popular amongst adventurous riders.