Rob Spedding
Contributor
Rob Spedding is the former content director of BikeRadar, Cycling Plus and Mountain Biking UK. Rob's first proper road bikes were a Raleigh Sprint in the early 1980s and then a Trek 1000 in 1999. Rob – who spent 12 years as editor of our very own Cycling Plus magazine – is a proud MAMIL who commutes by bike and rides sportives slowly. He's completed a number of big rides including the 2018 Etape du Tour, dropped out of quite a few more and refuses to shave his legs unless for money.
Recent articles by Rob Spedding
Cycle route around Bristol – full circuit of the 101-mile Avon Valley Cycleway
Simon Greenacre discovers the mixed delights of the Avon Valley Cycleway – rural beauty mixed with industry
Road Cycling Route in the Scottish Borders – taking on the beautiful 55-mile Megget and Talla Route
Andy McCandlish enjoys the Megget and Talla Route in the Scottish Borders – a history-filled day out with fantastic scenery and quiet roads
Why every cyclist should own a touring bike
If you want adventure and versatility then look no further than a touring bike. Here are five reasons to add one to your collection.
28 years of the best advice from the pages of Cycling Plus
We’ve been offering you the best road possible cycling advice since 1992, and a look back through the Cycling Plus magazine archives reveals the top tips that have stood the test of time
How cyclists can eat and drink sensibly this Christmas
Top cycling dietician Nigel Mitchell - head of nutrition for EF Education First Pro Cycling – offers a few tips on keeping on top of your festive food and alcohol intake
Road Cycling Route in the Ayrshire Alps, Scotland – A testing 80-mile ride through Britain's first cycling park
Trevor Ward goes for a spin in the hilly region of southwest Scotland dubbed the ‘Ayrshire Alps’ to discover whether it’s worthy of such a famous name.
Cannondale want you to have Rigoberto Uran's Tour de France 2020 bike!
How you can win the EF Education First Pro Cycling star's SystemSix in a Cannondale competition
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Cycling route in the Elan Valley, Rhayader, Wales – 64 undulating miles in a beautiful part of Wales
We discover the surprising beauty and spectacular cycling of the so-called Welsh Lake District. Welcome to the Elan Valley…
Cycling Route in the Surrey Hills – 45 miles on some of the UK's most popular riding roads with author Simon Warren
David Motton takes to the roads made famous by the London Olympics – including Box Hill –with climbing-obsessed writer Simon Warren.
What do I need to start commuting by bike?
We think that riding to work is the best way to commute. And if you're still heading to a workplace, now is the perfect time to begin. Follow these expert tips to get you started
Where Am I? Finding yourself – and having fun – with what3words
Rob Ainsley looks at location systems – hopefully not needed in emergencies – and enjoys the word combinations thrown up by what3words
Very Important Bike – Look 795 Blade RS
Look claims that the gorgeous 795 Blade RS is its fastest, most versatile bike ever.
Subscriber Club: Win a pack of Torq Explore flapjacks & storage canister
20 packs of delicious Torq Fitness flapjacks up for grabs to subscribers!
Take part in The Cycle Show survey for a chance to win £250 in John Lewis vouchers
Tell The Cycle Show how lockdown has affected your cycling for the chance to win!
Our friends on Bikeradar have made some brilliant videos. You should watch them now!
If you don't already subscribe to Bikeradar's excellent YouTube then why not? It's one of the best places to go for moving images of cycling goodness!
The 2019 Etape du Tour is already sold out but you can still ride it with Alpecin and Cycling Plus!
Register your interest for Team Alpecin and you'll be in with a chance of enjoying an incredible pro experience at the sold out Etape du Tour in 2019. Find out how the class of 2018 got on below…
Join Team Alpecin and Cycling Plus for the 2019 Etape du Tour!
We're teaming up with Alpecin again to give more lucky readers the chance to get the pro treatment as they train for the 2019 L'Etape du Tour!
Take part in the 2018 Cycling Plus Reader Survey and win a Bontrager Garmin Edge 1030!
Take part in our 2018 Reader Survey! Tell us what you think for a chance to win a Bontrager Garmin Edge 1030 worth £499.99!
It's UK Chocolate Week and the great news is that it's good for cyclists!
You can perform better and recover quicker while satisfying your sweet tooth with dark chocolate, explains nutritionist Will Girling
Road cycling route in the Yorkshire Dales – 43 testing miles around Wensleydale and Wharfedale
The Yorkshire Dales, setting for James Herriot’s books and TV series about vets, will greet next year’s Tour de France. We take an early look, dodging suicidal sheep on a short but tough ride
Would you like see some cycling pain faces? If you answered yes watch Bikeradar's Hill Climb Diaries!
Hill climbing is a very British cycle racing tradition and Bikeradar's Jack, Joe and Reuben are diving right in for a brilliant video series!
25 of Britain's Best Rides – just for subscribers!
We've gathered together 25 of the best rides to appear in Cycling Plus to say thank your for making us your magazine of choice
Here's what you need to tell friends and family who don't want to ride a bike!
Our survey of refuseniks and reluctant riders reveals how busy roads, low confidence and rude road users are among the key reasons why your friends and family won’t be joining you for a ride anytime soon. But there is hope!
