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
A treadmill for your bike?! The strangest indoor training tech of all time
Who could forget Elite's €14,000 smart bike or LeMond's deafening trainer?
8 reasons why you should train indoors this winter
If you need convincing, here are some reasons to try indoor training
4 key things you need to know about this challenger brand’s bike computers
iGPSPORT’s new flagship GPS is packed full of qualities that rival established competitors
How to use indoor training to boost your FTP
How Rouvy's focused training plans can help you meet your riding goals
“Dual-sided power for less” – how Favero is making pro-level power data more accessible
The Italian brand’s power meters offer innovative, element-proof performance with reliability at their core
"We’re not designing a bike for the wind tunnel” – how Argon 18 made its fastest ever bike
Premium Canadian brand “couldn’t care less where it would rank in a wind tunnel test”, with new Nitrogen Pro aero platform instead promising real-world performance gains without sacrificing weight, fit and ride optimisation
7.1 w/kg and a 42.5km solo attack: the numbers behind the 2025 Tour de France
An insight into the key stats from the Grand Boucle’s 112th edition
470 watts and 46,485.2km: Geraint Thomas’ 18 years at the Tour de France in numbers
An insight into the Welshman’s stats as he makes his Tour swansong
7.38w/kg and €4 million: the numbers behind Jonas Vingegaard at the Tour de France
Here’s how the two-time winner could secure an elusive third yellow jersey in this year’s race
1,362 watts and 60 years: 6 surprising numbers behind Mathieu van der Poel’s Tour de France success
An insight into the Dutch phenomenon’s Tour de France
Forget heart rate: this breathing sensor is like having a £40,000 lab on your chest
Why Vingegaard’s new breathing sensor could be the biggest breakthrough in wearable performance tech since the heart rate monitor
From a cyclocross background to his Strava KOMs, 11 surprising things you need to know about Tadej Pogačar
Did you know the current world champion was once a national cyclocross champion?
Charlie Allenby | Why Tadej Pogačar's Paris-Roubaix debut changes everything
Win or not, Pog's first appearance at the Hell of the North is the storyline of the spring
I rode the Paris-Roubaix course and it was pure agony
The Paris-Roubaix Challenge pits amateurs against an abridged version of the iconic ‘Hell of the North’ race
We beat the pros on Europe's toughest climbs – here's how we did it
UK riders Illi Gardner and Ed Laverack have set records on some of Europe's toughest climbs. They share their tips for success
Why analysing your sweat could unlock your performance potential, but scientists say there's a catch
Could a sweat test be the key to achieving your cycling goals?
Energy gels and drinks are killing your teeth – here's what you can do to protect them
An expert's advice on how to minimise the damage sports drinks and energy gels do to your teeth
10 ways bike racing can keep you fit and fast as you age
How to maintain your competitive edge as you get older
Charlie Allenby | The Tour de France is coming to Britain, but the costs of hosting should be spent elsewhere
The costs to host the world’s biggest race running into the millions
Everything you need to know about the MyWhoosh indoor cycling app
We explain the app's training features, prize money and how it compares to Zwift
Weathering the storm: how professional cycling is grappling with the climate crisis
From heatwaves to torrential rain, the climate crisis has a direct impact on professional cycling – we consider what the future holds
Are gravel races under threat? How disputes between organisers and landowners could jeopardise a burgeoning scene
The King's Cup was the latest event to be cancelled because of disagreements over land use. Could this growing issue burst the gravel bubble?
Going the distance: inside the rise of mixed-terrain ultra-distance cycling events
We find out why this cycling sub-culture is exploding in popularity
How much does the Tour de France cost? The price behind hosting the world's biggest annual sporting event
Is cycling's most famous race worth the investment for the host villages, towns and cities?