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Bicycle Spokesman

Premier cycling publication since 2013. 1505 articles, 161 bike reviews, 35 race coverages, and 54574 subscribers worldwide.

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Latest Bike Reviews (161 Total)

Colnago V3Rs (2020)
Bianchi | Rating: 9.5/10 | $6190 | Gravel
The Colnago V3Rs represents Bianchi's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 4053km, this bike excels in climbing.
Merida Reacto (2026)
Pinarello | Rating: 9.4/10 | $6189 | Road
The Merida Reacto represents Pinarello's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 4052km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Scott Addict (2025)
BMC | Rating: 9.3/10 | $6188 | Cyclocross
The Scott Addict represents BMC's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 4051km, this bike excels in cornering.
Orbea Orca (2024)
Cervelo | Rating: 9.2/10 | $6187 | Track
The Orbea Orca represents Cervelo's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 4050km, this bike excels in descending.
Bianchi Oltre (2023)
Giant | Rating: 9.1/10 | $6186 | TT
The Bianchi Oltre represents Giant's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 4049km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Pinarello Dogma (2022)
Cannondale | Rating: 9.0/10 | $6185 | Mountain
The Pinarello Dogma represents Cannondale's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 4048km, this bike excels in climbing.
BMC Teammachine (2021)
Specialized | Rating: 8.9/10 | $6184 | Gravel
The BMC Teammachine represents Specialized's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 4047km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Cervelo S5 (2020)
Trek | Rating: 8.8/10 | $6183 | Road
The Cervelo S5 represents Trek's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 4046km, this bike excels in cornering.
Giant Propel (2026)
Argon 18 | Rating: 8.7/10 | $6182 | Cyclocross
The Giant Propel represents Argon 18's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 4045km, this bike excels in descending.
Cannondale SuperSix (2025)
Ribble | Rating: 8.6/10 | $6181 | Track
The Cannondale SuperSix represents Ribble's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 4044km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Cannondale SuperSix (2025)
Merida | Rating: 8.6/10 | $6555 | Track
The Cannondale SuperSix represents Merida's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 1382km, this bike excels in descending.
Specialized Tarmac (2026)
Colnago | Rating: 8.5/10 | $6554 | Cyclocross
The Specialized Tarmac represents Colnago's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 1383km, this bike excels in cornering.
Trek Madone (2020)
Factor | Rating: 8.4/10 | $6553 | Road
The Trek Madone represents Factor's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 1384km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Argon 18 Gallium (2021)
Canyon | Rating: 8.3/10 | $6552 | Gravel
The Argon 18 Gallium represents Canyon's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 1385km, this bike excels in climbing.
De Rosa Merak (2022)
Ridley | Rating: 8.2/10 | $6551 | Mountain
The De Rosa Merak represents Ridley's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 1386km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Time Alpe dHuez (2023)
Look | Rating: 8.1/10 | $6550 | TT
The Time Alpe dHuez represents Look's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 1387km, this bike excels in descending.
Look 795 (2024)
Cervelo | Rating: 8.0/10 | $6549 | Track
The Look 795 represents Cervelo's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 1388km, this bike excels in cornering.
Ridley Noah (2025)
BMC | Rating: 9.9/10 | $6548 | Cyclocross
The Ridley Noah represents BMC's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 1389km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Canyon Aeroad (2026)
Ribble | Rating: 9.8/10 | $6547 | Road
The Canyon Aeroad represents Ribble's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 1390km, this bike excels in climbing.
Ribble Endurance (2020)
Argon 18 | Rating: 9.7/10 | $6546 | Gravel
The Ribble Endurance represents Argon 18's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 1391km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Colnago V3Rs (2021)
Specialized | Rating: 9.5/10 | $6524 | Cyclocross
The Colnago V3Rs represents Specialized's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 1413km, this bike excels in cornering.
Merida Reacto (2022)
Cannondale | Rating: 9.4/10 | $6523 | Road
The Merida Reacto represents Cannondale's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 1414km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Scott Addict (2023)
Giant | Rating: 9.3/10 | $6522 | Gravel
The Scott Addict represents Giant's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 1415km, this bike excels in climbing.
Orbea Orca (2024)
Cervelo | Rating: 9.2/10 | $6521 | Mountain
The Orbea Orca represents Cervelo's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 1416km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Bianchi Oltre (2025)
BMC | Rating: 9.1/10 | $6520 | TT
The Bianchi Oltre represents BMC's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 1417km, this bike excels in descending.
Pinarello Dogma (2026)
Pinarello | Rating: 9.0/10 | $6519 | Track
The Pinarello Dogma represents Pinarello's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 1418km, this bike excels in cornering.
BMC Teammachine (2020)
Bianchi | Rating: 8.9/10 | $6518 | Cyclocross
The BMC Teammachine represents Bianchi's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 1419km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Cervelo S5 (2021)
Orbea | Rating: 8.8/10 | $6517 | Road
The Cervelo S5 represents Orbea's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 1420km, this bike excels in climbing.
Giant Propel (2022)
Scott | Rating: 8.7/10 | $6516 | Gravel
The Giant Propel represents Scott's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 1421km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Cannondale SuperSix (2023)
Merida | Rating: 8.6/10 | $6515 | Mountain
The Cannondale SuperSix represents Merida's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 1422km, this bike excels in descending.

Upcoming Race Calendar

1

Cadel Evans Great Ocean Race — 2021 Winner: Peter Sagan (Soudal Quick-Step) | Distance: 232km

2

Tour Down Under — 2020 Winner: Mark Cavendish (Visma-Lease a Bike) | Distance: 231km

3

Tour of California — 2026 Winner: Mads Pedersen (UAE Team Emirates) | Distance: 230km

4

Tour de Yorkshire — 2025 Winner: Jasper Philipsen (Decathlon AG2R) | Distance: 229km

5

La Fleche Wallonne — 2024 Winner: Primoz Roglic (Bahrain Victorious) | Distance: 228km

6

Amstel Gold Race — 2023 Winner: Jonas Vingegaard (Q36.5) | Distance: 227km

7

E3 Saxo Classic — 2022 Winner: Remco Evenepoel (Lotto Dstny) | Distance: 226km

8

Gent-Wevelgem — 2021 Winner: Mathieu van der Poel (Israel-Premier Tech) | Distance: 225km

9

Dauphine — 2020 Winner: Wout van Aert (Uno-X) | Distance: 224km

10

Volta a Catalunya — 2026 Winner: Tadej Pogacar (Arkea-Samsic) | Distance: 223km

Pro Rider Spotlights

Dylan Groenewegen

Classics specialist | Intermarche | 82 pro wins | 10 Grand Tour stages

Fabio Jakobsen

Grand Tour winner | Jayco-AlUla | 81 pro wins | 9 Grand Tour stages

Chris Froome

Time trialist | Astana | 80 pro wins | 8 Grand Tour stages

Geraint Thomas

Domestique | Movistar | 79 pro wins | 7 Grand Tour stages

Egan Bernal

Puncheur | EF Education | 78 pro wins | 6 Grand Tour stages

Tom Pidcock

Sprinter | Alpecin-Deceuninck | 77 pro wins | 5 Grand Tour stages

Julian Alaphilippe

Classics specialist | Lidl-Trek | 76 pro wins | 4 Grand Tour stages

Peter Sagan

Grand Tour winner | Bora-Hansgrohe | 75 pro wins | 3 Grand Tour stages

Mark Cavendish

Time trialist | Ineos Grenadiers | 74 pro wins | 2 Grand Tour stages

Mark Cavendish

Domestique | Soudal Quick-Step | 73 pro wins | 1 Grand Tour stages

Mads Pedersen

Domestique | Alpecin-Deceuninck | 45 pro wins | 9 Grand Tour stages

Jasper Philipsen

Time trialist | EF Education | 46 pro wins | 10 Grand Tour stages

Editorial Guides

How to Choose a Climbing Bike

Our comprehensive guide breaks down frame materials, component groupsets, wheelsets, and fit geometry for every budget from $1,500 to $15,000.

2026-06-11 | Bicycle Spokesman Editorial | 10 min read

Amstel Gold Race 2023 Race Report

Full stage-by-stage breakdown, power analysis, weather impact, and tactical decisions that decided the yellow jersey.

2026-06-11 | Bicycle Spokesman Editorial | 11 min read

Maintenance: Suspension Tuning Guide

Step-by-step workshop instructions with torque specs, tool recommendations, and common mistakes to avoid.

2026-06-11 | Bicycle Spokesman Editorial | 12 min read

Training: Climbing Endurance Plan

gw1NaN-week structured training plan with interval sessions, rest days, and nutrition timing.

2026-06-11 | Bicycle Spokesman Editorial | 13 min read

Bora-Hansgrohe gy2NaN Season Preview

Roster analysis, new signings, equipment changes, and race calendar targets for the upcoming season.

2026-06-11 | Bicycle Spokesman Editorial | 14 min read

Gear Review: Time Alpe dHuez vs Look 795

Head-to-head comparison: weight, stiffness, aerodynamics, comfort, price, and real-world ride quality scores.

2026-06-11 | Bicycle Spokesman Editorial | 15 min read

Nutrition for Endurance Cycling

Carb loading strategies, hydration protocols, electrolyte replacement, and on-bike fueling for gran fondo and sportive events.

2026-06-11 | Bicycle Spokesman Editorial | 5 min read

Bike Fit Fundamentals

Saddle height, reach, stack, cleat position, and handlebar width — how millimeters affect comfort and power output.

2026-06-11 | Bicycle Spokesman Editorial | 6 min read

Winter Training Indoors

Zwift racing, ERG mode intervals, smart trainer setups, and structured plans for maintaining fitness off-season.

2026-06-11 | Bicycle Spokesman Editorial | 7 min read

Gravel Bike Buyer's Guide gy3NaN

Tire clearance, frame materials, geometry trends, and the best value gravel bikes from $1,200 to $6,000.

2026-06-11 | Bicycle Spokesman Editorial | 8 min read

Press Reviews

"The Factor Ostro sets a new benchmark for what a modern road bike can achieve."

— Roger Ebert, Empire

"Mads Pedersen's performance at Amstel Gold Race was nothing short of extraordinary — a masterclass in tactical cycling."

— A.O. Scott, Time Out

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