Matt Baird
Editor of Cycling Plus magazine
Matt is a regular contributor to 220 Triathlon, having joined the magazine in 2008. He’s raced everything from super-sprint to Ironman, duathlons and off-road triathlons, and can regularly be seen on the roads and trails around Bristol. Matt is the author of Triathlon! from Aurum Press and is now the editor of Cycling Plus magazine.
Recent articles by Matt Baird
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Cycling brands to exhibit at the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show
Cycling Plus Rider of the Year: The winners!
Vote for your Cycling Plus Rider of the Year!
Which of our shortlisted contenders would you like to see win the debut Cycling Plus Rider of the Year award?
Vote for your Cycling Plus Newcomer of the Year!
Which of our shortlisted contenders would you like to see win the inaugural Cycling Plus Newcomer of the Year trophy?
Chris Boardman to speak at Blue Earth Summit
Chair of Sport England to join David Olusoga OBE, Feargal Sharkey and more as a headline speaker at Bristol event, which runs from 11-13 October
A Tour de Masham: North Yorkshire cycling at its finest
Fancy experiencing one of the best road routes in North Yorks? Here’s Pete Hammond’s 60km love letter to Masham
Cycling Plus Rider of the Year: How to vote
The search is on to find the cyclists who have contributed the most to the sport in 2023. Here's everything you need to know…
Cycling Plus August 2023 edition out now. Subscribe today and get a Lezyne bike computer worth £135!
Issue 408 comes complete with race-ready road bikes on test, the world's best end-to-end cycling journeys, 2023's best budget kit and a major UCI World Championships guide
Cycling Plus' summer 2023 edition out now complete with two Tour de France guides
Issue 407 is out now, boasting not one but two pull-out guides to the Tour de France men's and Femmes races, plus fast gravel bikes and summer kit on test
Cycling Plus' Bike of the Year 2023 edition out now
The world's biggest bike test has arrived. But which of the 25 bikes on test will take the honours in our six categories? Buy the new Cycling Plus to find out. Plus, save 50% if you subscribe today!
Buy now! Tour De France 2023 Race Guide | Buy now! Tour De France 2023 Race Guide
The official 204-page guide packed with team profiles, exclusive interviews and more. Buy the digital edition now!
Cycling Plus June 2023 out now with the best commuter bikes, gravel wheels & riding advice
Issue 406 of Cycling Plus has reviews of the latest commuter bikes, gravel wheels and upgrades. Plus we ride the new Rebellion Way, celebrate the Giro d'Italia and look at just what is happening to your body during a big ride
May 2023 Cycling Plus is out now, complete with bargain aero kit, wind tunnel tech & go-faster riding tips
The Speed Edition is out now, with wind-tunnel proven ways to ride faster and save money, the next gen of GB riding talent, £1.8k do-it-all bikes on test and much more. Subscribe today and save 30%!
Cycling on the Isle of Wight
All you need to know about cycling in the Isle of Wight, including the best routes, where to stay and how to get there
Gallery: Horwich Cycling Club through history
New digitised pics showcase club racing from the 1940s onwards
The April 2023 Cycling Plus is out now with a 52-page guide to the 2023 pro season
The April 2023 Cycling Plus is out now with gravel and commuter bikes on test, the best lightweight jackets, and how to fix saddle pain. Plus, there's a 52-page guide to the 2023 pro season. Subscribe today and get a Lezyne Pocket Drive Pump and save 31%!
How can we get more kids riding to school?
Cycling Plus columnist Laura Laker discusses what we can do to reduce school-run traffic
Chris Boardman on retaining his love of cycling
The former racing cyclist and co-founder of Boardman Bikes talks about finding new ways to enjoy life on two wheels
Cycling in Ukraine
Iurii Makalis, a sports photographer and cyclist from Odesa, opens up about riding in Ukraine
Cycling Plus' March edition is out now. Subscribe today and get a Castelli Squadra jacket worth £70!
The March 2023 edition of Cycling Plus is out now, complete with four £500 bikes on test and a 28-page guide to maximising your cycling in 2023. Subscribe today and receive a Castelli Squadra bike jacket worth £70!
Cycling Plus' February 2023 edition is out now! Subscribe and get 3 issues for £5!
The February 2023 edition of Cycling Plus is out now, complete with a look at 2023's hottest new bikes. Subscribe today and get your first three issues for £5.
Brand Insight: Altura
With its 25th birthday celebrations ticked off, Altura is a brand that’s refusing to stand still.
We experience its local County Durham trails to test its new gravel-clothing range
Sportive Breaks offering Tour of Britain experiences
The cycling travel brand are offering fans the chance to watch or ride the Tour of Britain 2022
