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UNBELIEVABLE: Lycra - The Untold Story

Support swells for Turkish governor sacked after going viral for ‘unacceptable’ cycling lycra

A Turkish governor who was sacked after he wore “unacceptable” Lycra tights whilst cycling has received a wave of support online.

The Independent UK · Jul 24

Q36.5 Adventure Cargo Bib Shorts Review: premium gravel shorts with a price to match

We loved the road-going version, so do the gravel-biased Q36.5 Adventure Cargo Bib Shorts perform just as well?

Cycling Weekly · Jun 3

Welsh denim brand Hiut just gave Rapha a durability upgrade cyclists will love and it comes with free repairs for life

Turns out, there is life beyond Lycra

T3 · Mar 31

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'London is a cycling Wild West': Lycra louts are flouting law in front of police, Lords told

Bikers on pavements in the capital have made them potentially as dangerous as the roads, says a former minister

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025

Couple Fortune Exposed: How Two Influencers Quietly Built a £300 M Empire While You Watched

While most of us scroll past influencer content without a second thought, some creators are quietly building empires behind the scenes. One such power couple, Tamara and Simon Hill-Norton, turned a personal frustration into a global brand worth £300 million. Their company, Sweaty Betty, began as a response to the…

Plunged in Debt · Nov 17, 2025

How I fell back in love with cycling by riding at 23km/h – not everyone needs to be on a training plan

It took falling out of love with cycling to rediscover why I liked it in the first place

Cycling Weekly · Nov 17, 2025

Well-off London cyclists face being clobbered by 'Mamil Tax' in Rachel Reeves Budget

The Chancellor appears to have in her sights on so-called ‘Mamils’ - middle-aged men in Lycra

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2025

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The Easylife XL heated airer could save you hundreds of pounds – but how quickly can it dry your clothes?

Perfect for big households, this laundry hero costs just 7p an hour to run

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025

Injinji Trail Midweight Crew socks review: five days of friction-free fun trekking in the Himalayas

These performance hiking socks keep your toes apart to reduce friction

Advnture · Sep 5, 2025

Saddle up for Wheel World, a leisurely, Lycra-less feelgood hit

When is a racing game not a racing game? When there’s more joy to be had in pootling around enjoying the view

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2025

Former C of E vicar found guilty of indecent assault against nine women

Jury continues to deliberate further charges against Chris Brain, who led Nine O’Clock Service movement in Sheffield between 1986 and 1995

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025

Buff CoolNet Crew Running Socks review: supportive socks with a nose-pleasing minty twist

A new player in the sock drawer, Buff have hit the ground running with the innovative CoolNet Crews

Advnture · Aug 2, 2025

Her clean materials: Meet the designer dressing celebs like Chappell Roan in biomaterials

From mycelium leather to corn-based elastane, there have been many biomaterial breakthroughs in recent years. When will they become mainstream?

Euronews · Jul 15, 2025

A designer dressed Chappell Roan with seaweed. But don't expect to find the approach in stores — yet

Fast fashion relies heavily on synthetic fibers that are made from oil and gas, fossil fuels that cause climate change

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025

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Cycling Weekly · Jul 2, 2025

Sportful SRK jersey review- Good performance at a reasonable price, but the cut won't suit everyone

The Sportful SRK Jersey undercuts a lot of rivals on price without skimping on performance or features, but it will only fit riders with a relatively short body

The Independent UK · May 15, 2025

From breakfast with a Eurovision winner to dancing to Bon Jovi: My wild weekend on a 1980s cruise

Ambassador is usually associated with an older clientele, but Marc Shoffman found plenty of youthful exuberance and a lot of Lycra on the cruise brand’s ‘Back to the 1980s’ sailing

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2025

Wake review – Irish dance takes a raucous, pole-dancing rollercoaster ride

Gleefully exploding traditional funeral rites, Thisispopbaby deploy styles from stepdance to pole dance to upend expectations of Irish culture

Advnture · Feb 27, 2025

The North Face Summit Breithorn Futurelight Boots review: lightweight and protective on rock, snow and ice

These technical but lightweight mountaineering boots thrive in a variety of conditions

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Cycling News · Feb 25, 2025

Endura FS260-Pro Thermo bib shorts review: A useful addition for shoulder season that won’t break the bank

A cosy stomach and a handy access zip round out a great spring/fall staple

Cycling Weekly · Feb 23, 2025

Madison DTE Men’s Isoler Thermal Long Sleeve Jacket review: best for early spring warmth

Mid-weight warmth and a reasonable price tag make the DTE Isoler Thermal Long Sleeve Jacket well worth a look for cool spring and autumn rides

Cycling Weekly · Nov 11, 2024

Castelli Tempesta Lite review: great performance but at a price

Gore-tex Active Technology gives the Castelli Tempesta Lite impressive breathability and weather protection but the price will deter all but the most committed wet-weather riders

Bike Perfect · Oct 3, 2024

Endura Women's SingleTrack Liner Short review – a great wardrobe essential

A very well designed and made MTB-specific liner, and at a decent price too

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2024

Duchess review – sneers and smiles in noughties throwback Brit-crime revenger

A heroine who looks good in Lycra and a love interest with no chemistry don’t leave you wanting more, despite Duchess’s sequel-friendly ending

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2024

From swimwear to toys: how to go plastic-free for a day at the beach

Lycra, neoprene, polystyrene and other potential pollutants have become near-ubiquitous but there are alternatives – if you know where to look

Cycling Weekly · Jun 26, 2024

I recently discovered that flares aren’t the best thing to cycle in - thankfully I had a scrunchie in my hair

Cycling Weekly columnist, Emmie Harrison-West, is determined to prove that Lycra does not make you a cyclist

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