Paul Robson
Editor, Cycling Plus
Paul is editor of Cycling Plus, Britain's best selling road cycling magazine. A lifelong advocate of the never sacrifice style for speed credo, he has never come close to winning anything but did at least achieve one long-held cycling ambition in 2015 when he became an ancien of the 1200km Paris-Brest-Paris randonneé.
Recent articles by Paul Robson
Here's why Cycling Plus has teamed up with Argos and Challenge bikes
Catalogue retailer Argos, with help from Cycling Plus and BikeRadar, is offering three great value entry-level bikes
How to confidently ride in traffic
As the roads get busier again, Cyclists’ charity Cycling UK has plenty of good advice on tackling our busy streets
Cycling Plus Summer on sale now!
Giant's TCR goes under the CP microscope, is it the most influential road bike ever? Plus, everything a new rider needs to know to get the most out of cycling!
Will Britain ever be cycle-friendly?
As traffic levels continue to build, have we already missed the opportunity to transform Britain? And how much of a part does the media's love-to-hate relationship with cyclists play in holding us back? John Whitney reflected on the national sport of cyclist-bashing in our June issue
Finding hope through cycling
Haben Gebrehiwet's journey to London was long and dangerous, but leaving Eritrea was his only option, and cycling his great love. Now at home in the UK, the sport has given his new life drive and purpose
Join Cycling Plus' Power of 8 campaign this week in support of mental health charity CALM
Just £8 funds one potentially life-saving call to CALM's helpline
How can I ride to work and still be presentable?
In every issue of Cycling Plus we ask the questions that beginners are dealing with and get answers from the experts... and if you're cycling back to work today this one is for you!
Cycling Plus July is out now!
We rate the best bikes for £1000 or less as we search for our Budget Bike of the Year!
Do I need an indoor smart bike?
Back in 2019 CP's John Whitney wondered whether the purchase of a smart bike could ever be justified… but in 2020, is lockdown training the perfect excuse?
Top 5 cycling books for lockdown
We recently discussed our all-time favorite cycling books in the magazine, so for those of you looking for some lockdown reading inspiration, here are the top 5 we came up with…
Cycling Plus June is out now!
Looking for a lockdown pick-me-up? The June issue of Cycling Plus brings you the best bikes, latest gear, professional training advice, great features and inspiring rides, plus volume 2 of Britain By Bike, our guide to 63 great routes you need to try once restrictions are lifted.
COVID-19 & Cycling Plus
There will be some changes for Cycling Plus in the weeks and potentially months ahead, but one thing that won't change is that we will continue to work hard to bring you the best cycling magazine we can!
Get Cycling Plus delivered to your door
We'll keep working to bring you the best cycling magazine we can throughout the Coronavirus crisis. If you want to guarantee getting your issue, check out our risk-free offer: the next three issues delivered to your door with no delivery charge
We will ride again…
In the June issue of Cycling Plus our regular columnist Ned Boulting reflects on the situation in which the world currently finds itself. He does so so beautifully, that we thought we would share his thoughts here, way ahead of publication, to help anyone in need of inspiration during these troubled times. Thanks Ned.
Cycling Plus May is out now!
In the latest issue of Cycling Plus we reveal the results of thousands of miles of testing to see what will win the coveted Bike of the Year award…
Cycling Plus April is out now!
In the latest issue of Cycling Plus we prove steel bikes have a future, find you the perfect saddle, and ask whether cycling really deserves its green reputation…
Step back in time: Bike of the Year 2018
As our 2020 Bike of the Year test enters its final phase, we're looking back at the bikes that have taken the coveted crown in the past. In 2018, Giant's competitively priced TCR Advanced 2 took the prize… here's what we had to say back then…
Love Cycling
This Valentines Day, look for a fellow cyclist – they make better partners, believes Rob Ainsley
A Ride With… Graeme Obree
The legendary world champ and hour record man, who has overcome his own demons with the help of his love for the bike, takes us on an excursion into mindful cycling...
Step back in time: Bike of the Year 2015
As our 2020 Bike of the Year test enters its final phase, we'll look back over the coming weeks to the bikes that have taken the coveted crown in the past. In 2015 the domination of disc brakes began with a win for BMC's Granfondo GF01 Disc… here's what we had to say back then…
A Ride With… Sean Kelly
A couple of winters ago, the legendary Irish hardman gives us his tips on tackle bad weather… or escaping it altogether! Looking out of the window, now seems like a good time to revisit his words of wisdom.
Riding high
The weather may not be up to much this winter, but our regular columnist Rob Ainsley shares some research that suggests any kind of bike ride will do if you need a hit of happiness…
Step Back In Time: Bike of the Year 2017
As our 2020 Bike of the Year test enters its final phase, we'll look back over the coming weeks to the bikes that have taken the coveted crown in the past. First up, Specialized's then revolutionary comfort machine, the 2017 Roubaix Comp… here's what we had to say back then…
Cycling Plus March is out now!
In our latest issue we took a look at five of the Uk's most popular bikes, and put them through our rigorous testing regime to work out which ones really are worth lusting after…