Charlie Allenby
Charlie is a freelance writer and editor who got into BMX as a teenager before getting his first 'proper' bike (a 1992 Cannondale R400) aged 17. Since then, he's moved onto bigger and better things (well, something that's not as old as him) but always has his eye an bike n+1. A gravel/adventure rig is currently the apple of his eye. When not battling with inner-city riding in London, he enjoys escaping to the lanes of Hertfordshire and has dreams of doing a big bikepacking trip around the islands of the Inner Hebrides.
Recent articles by Charlie Allenby
In the hottest summer on record, a skin check-up was my wake-up call about sun risks on the bike. Here's what cyclists should look out for
Charlie Allenby's visit to The Mole Clinic reveals more than he bargained for
Torturous cycling lab tests come at a physical and financial cost, but how useful is the data?
Our writer is put through a battery of tests at the SIGR Human Performance Lab and, armed with a mass of data, wonders what he can do with it all
"Tradition is changing and moving forward" – why Vielo believes 1x groupsets are the future of all drop-bar bikes
Vielo's co-founder explains why the brand's bikes are proudly 1x only
How Redshift Sports redesigned the humble saddle bag to make it more rider-friendly than ever
The innovative Quickdraw Saddle Bag is functional, fun and easy to use
Heart rate holds vital clues about your health and lifespan – here's what you need to listen out for
Longevity, underlying disease and fatigue can all be assessed by listening to your heart
“We're trying to make wheels for the people. Not everyone can afford a £3,500 wheelset” – how Particle created the 835g RCX27 Hyperlight wheelset
Founder Patrick Clark explains how Particle aims to build the lightest wheels possible without sacrificing durability
1903 to 2026: how Tour de France bikes have evolved since the race began
From frames to wheels, tyres and finishing kit, here's how the Tour de France bike has evolved since the inaugural edition
Five things you need to know about the new POC Amidal road and gravel helmet
The Amidal is built for everything from urban commutes to off-road adventures
"If someone dies because of conditions, then things will change" – Professional cycling has a climate problem and Tour de France wildfires prove it's getting worse
From heatwaves to torrential rain, the climate crisis has a direct impact on professional cycling
How the new Argon 18 Anti Matter was inspired by road bike innovation
The new Anti Matter shares key characteristics with the brand's Nitrogen Pro road race bike
This home lactate device fine-tunes your endurance with lab-grade data – but with one significant caveat
Charlie Allenby experiments with an at-home lactate-measuring device to see how it compares with more expensive lab tests
A rider persuaded his company to let him make the crank of his dreams – this stunning product is the result
When mountain biker Lee Blakley saw a gap in the market, he pitched the idea to his employer. From there, Arkoza was born
Look, SPD or SPD-SL? Favero’s power meter pedals do it all with one spindle
How the Favero Assioma PRO has taken power meter pedal design to another level
Handcrafted in France, a huge range of sizes and super-versatile – how Hutchinson developed “the world’s fastest” gravel tyre range
Hutchinson's gravel tyres offer "unmatched versatility" and meet the needs of 90% of racing conditions
Four gravel-taming features of this Italian brand’s innovative new saddle that will make your backside happy
Selle San Marco's new Shortfit Allroad saddle range is designed for gravel and made in Italy
Inner tubes with Bluetooth?! How these new tubes can keep you safe on your next ride
Tubolito's new SYNCD range brings connectivity to your tyres
The Bikonic Gas Stand is designed to lift heavy bikes without the cost of an electric stand
The Gas Stand enables you to work on the heaviest bikes with minimal fuss
MAHLE’s new M40 motor system is here and has a suite of new features that amplify every ride
The MAHLE M40 is the German manufacturer’s first foray into the full-power mid-motor eMTB market and its intelligent assistance technologies make it a strong contender
The cycling holiday extra you won’t regret having
How cycling insurance could save your next trip from disaster
Cyclists who use energy gels risk severe tooth decay – here's what a dental professor says you should do
An expert's advice on how to minimise the damage sports drinks and energy gels do to your teeth
‘One day it’s Porsche suspension, the next a WorldTour hub’ – meet the wheel brand prioritising reliability over weight
Nearly 60 years of industrial know-how underpins Ursus’ quiet rise in the WorldTour
This emerging brand’s new GPS bike computer is making waves – and it’s already being used in the WorldTour
Why Magene's new C606 Pro GPS could see it take on leading brands
"Everyone goes there": how a UK wind tunnel became a world leader for cycling innovation
Charlie Allenby investigates how the Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub has become the sport’s gold standard
How to keep improving your FTP all winter with consistent indoor training
Give your functional threshold power a boost with Rouvy