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Simon Smythe

@simonsmythe

Balding time triallist with a beard, tech writer for Rouleur, father of two, dog person

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Insights from @xavierdisley

It’s fair to say that this helmet looks awful, but does it work? @simonsmythe chats to those in the know about the potential aero gains 👇



The fastest bike I’ve ridden all year (sorry Mercian)

Reap Vekta review: Uncompromisingly fast, British-made superbike Read more: rouleur.cc/blogs/desire-j…

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#KidicalMass is coming to #Redhill & #Earlswood in #Surrey on Monday 8th May If you live nearby and like the idea of a fun, family-friendly bike ride for all ages, please come along. More details below. #cycling #ActiveTravel #familyfun

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Here is my Dry January confessional.

What a month off booze taught me about my cycling... and myself trib.al/GGhOqqO



Epic story of the 1986 speed record – just writing it was terrifying enough…

Lost British speed record bike reappears for sale in Berlin - and a crowdfunding campaign aims to reunite it with owner Dave Le Grys trib.al/LYVZyTv



Best cycling things of 2022 by the last person in the world who’s not into gravel.

Data-loving roadie selection: Simon Smythe's Gear of the Year 2022 trib.al/2JJ8hWQ



Will @LondonMarathon explain this please?

You won’t even consider allowing an able bodied Elite Wheelchair racer to compete in your marathon.



I can’t wait for this!

The Heroic Route - the final ride to be announced for Eroica 2022 The 100-mile route takes in the best of West Sussex and the magnificent scenery of the South Downs, featuring experience stops at Petworth, @AshlingPark and Stansted House #eroicabritannia #eroica #sussex

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Amazing to have a flat white made for me by @chrishoy at the @EroicaBritannia preview ride yesterday. I am looking forward to finding out what catering duties will be assigned to Giuseppe Saronni and Mandy Jones in August.

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This is my favourite Black Friday story so far – includes some even darker humour.

Guy Pearson gets on his penny-farthing to promote world's oldest bike shop's Black Friday deals trib.al/U3uMikq



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There were lots of great bikes at our taster event in September. @simonsmythe from @cyclingweekly has picked out his favourites. Which was yours? youtube.com/watch?v=79s_5H…


Good innings. Here’s the worm going in on October 19 2019 near Trawsfynydd.

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After 3 1/2 years and at least 12k miles on the front wheel, time to retire this @schwalbe G-One Speed. As usual when removing a tubeless tyre, several thorns found on the inside. The tyre also has a couple of tyre worms, one inserted when the tyre was taking @simonsmythe on tour

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How much fun can you have on a vintage bike? Loads, as @simonsmythe from @cyclingweekly found out at our ride-out last month! Riding a vintage steel road bike at Eroica Britannia | How much fun can ... youtu.be/9XS3GBCpxO4 via @YouTube


Go on, apply! We are not in Croydon any more!

Work at Cycling Weekly: could you be our next news editor or video manager? trib.al/9e1Xkts



If it was print the headline obviously would have been ‘Boxing Clever’

New Orbea Orca Aero is 'the most specific aero road bike yet' trib.al/f1Bn9D9



Le Patronising.

Means the world to be riding in Mallorca with @JanUllrich5 and getting my ass kicked on the bike by him. Who says great rivals can’t be friends?! 📷: @LizKreutz

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