Michelle Arthurs-Brennan
Michelle Arthurs-Brennan is a traditional journalist by trade, having begun her career working for a local newspaper, where highlights included interviewing a very irate Freddie Star (and an even more irate theatre owner), as well as 'the one about the stolen chickens'.
Previous to joining thebeplay手机客户端下载team, Michelle was Editor at Total Women's Cycling. She joinedCWas an 'SEO Analyst', but couldn't keep her nose out of journalism and in the spreadsheets, eventually taking on the role of Tech Editor before her latest appointment as Digital Editor.
Michelle is a road racer who also enjoys track riding and the occasional time trial, though dabbles in off-road riding too (either on a mountain bike, or a 'gravel bike'). She is passionate about supporting grassroots women's racing and founded the women's road race team 1904rt.
Michelle is on maternity leave from July 8 2022, until August 1 2023
Latest articles by Michelle Arthurs-Brennan
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Are airless bike tires the answer for reliable commuting?
With no risk of punctures to stop you, will airless bike tires make your cycling commute more dependable?
By Paul NormanPublished
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Should I be riding with pedals I can clip into? Here's our guide on how to cycle with 'clipless' pedals
Learning to cycle clipped in is a rite of passage for any cyclist, these tips will help make the transition from flat pedals to clipless as seamless as possible
By Michelle Arthurs-BrennanPublished
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After drop bars and skinny tyres but don't know where to start? We're here to help you buy your first road bike
With such a variety of bike out there, once you know what features you need, you'll almost certainly be able to find the perfect match!
By Michelle Arthurs-BrennanPublished
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'Will cycling change my body shape?' – you asked Google and we’ve got the answer
New to riding bikes and worried your new found pedal pushing habit will turn you into the incredible hulk? We've got the answers...
By Michelle Arthurs-BrennanPublished
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Yet to wrap your head around how bike gears work? Here's our simple explainer for both beginners and intermediates
If you don't have a clue how many gears your bike has - let alone how to use them - we've got you covered with this simple explainer. For more depth, just keep on reading!
By Michelle Arthurs-BrennanPublished
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Are you riding in the best position for you? Here's a how-to on DIY bike fitting for more comfortable cycling
Getting professionally fitted to your bike can be a costly business. Is it really worth it — or can you sort your own set-up quite adequately for free?
By Michelle Arthurs-BrennanLast updated
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Lake CX403 road shoes: long term review
Excellent race day shoes for optimum power transfer. Just don't wait for a bus in them.
By Michelle Arthurs-BrennanPublished
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Stages SB20 exercise bike: a bulletproof home trainer?
A robust indoor training bike with tons of adjustability and a very heavy flywheel
By Michelle Arthurs-BrennanLast updated
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'Shocked and saddened': Tour de France organiser sends condolences after Copenhagen shooting
Several people were killed in the Copenhagen mall shooting
By Michelle Arthurs-BrennanLast updated
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Best road bike handlebars 2023: how to choose them and best reviewed handlebars
最好的自行车车把是一个经常被忽视的upgrade - we explain why they're so important and outline what to look for when you 're shopping for a new pair
By Michelle Arthurs-BrennanLast updated
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Best women's e-bikes 2023
We take a look at the best women's e-bikes on the market to give you an extra oomph whatever the terrain
By Michelle Arthurs-BrennanLast updated
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Cannondale to finance travel for employees seeking abortion services, following US ruling
The bike brand says it will also cover 'bail expenses for any employees arrested while protesting peacefully'
By Michelle Arthurs-BrennanPublished
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Medicines and electronics seized following Bahrain Victorious raids, reports state
The team said in a statement, on Thursday, that 'no items were seized'
By Michelle Arthurs-BrennanLast updated
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Garmin Fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar smartwatch review
Garmin's new multisport watch promises longer battery life and improved GPS
By Michelle Arthurs-BrennanLast updated
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'Can you imagine winning a 35th Tour de France stage in the British champion's jersey?' asks Mark Cavendish, admitting Tour ride is 'unlikely'
The Manx Missile said 'I'm good enough to do the Tour'
By Michelle Arthurs-BrennanPublished
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Joe Biden's tumble perfectly illustrates why fitting entry-level bikes with pedal cages is a terrible idea
Toe cages serve two functions: dangling at the end of cranks in anticipation of toppling the unsuspecting rider, or dragging forlornly along the ground - argues Cycling Weekly's Digital Editor
By Michelle Arthurs-BrennanPublished
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UCI condemns RideLondon Classique women's race for showing 'an unacceptable lack of respect for the teams and riders'
Lack of TV coverage was in breach of UCI regulations for a WorldTour race
By Michelle Arthurs-BrennanPublished
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Wales' Stephen Williams 'over the moon' to take his first WorldTour victory at stage one of the Tour de Suisse
The 26-year-old from Aberystwyth took his first WorldTour win, and now leads the GC
By Michelle Arthurs-BrennanPublished
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Nine naked bike rides across London draw attention to drivers 'clogging up our streets'
The Great British weather performed for the campaigners
By Michelle Arthurs-BrennanPublished
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Chris Froome abandons the Critérium du Dauphiné with illness
Froome said he had been feeling unwell for two days
By Michelle Arthurs-BrennanPublished
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'The media have used a result blindly to fuel their agenda': Riders speak out after Emily Bridges wins gender-neutral category race
每日邮报,每日快报报道了result of the event, which was advertised in advance as being open to trans men and women, and had seven finishers
By Michelle Arthurs-BrennanLast updated
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Ultra-endurance racer Emily Chappell reveals bike theft in account of emotional rollercoaster victims will recognise
'After the initial tears, I went through a phase of calm reason', wrote Chappell, in a mourning process many riders will recognise
By Michelle Arthurs-BrennanPublished
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Waitrose 'confident' that its HGV driver used 'correct positioning' in controversial Jeremy Vine video
The video resulted in a petition to have Vine removed from the BBC
By Michelle Arthurs-BrennanPublished
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How to stay fit as you age: Cycling into your 40s, 50s and beyond
A decline in your performance ceiling is natural as you age, but it doesn't mean you have to slow down - here's how you can adapt your training and approach to keep on getting faster
By Michelle Arthurs-BrennanLast updated