Charles Graham-Dixon

Cycling essentials buying guide: Gear, apparel and bike maintenance

Discover the must-have cycling gear, apparel and bike maintenance essentials for every rider. Learn what to buy, how to choose, and how to stay safe and comfortable on every ride.

Indoor cycling setup and training: Canyon athletes' guide

We speak to Canyon pro athletes Freddy Ovett and Klara Sofie Skovgaard Hansen to discover their top tips for indoor riding. From dialing in your smart trainer to staying cool and consistent, this blog has everything you need for indoor cycling all year long.

Best bikes for road and off-road riding | Master all terrains

Are you on the hunt for the best bike for both road and off-road riding? Whether you ride on smooth tarmac, dusty gravel, forest paths, or a combination of all three- choosing the right bike lets you master every surface without having to change your ride.

E-bike vs. regular bike: Which one is right for you?

Deciding whether to buy a "regular" bike or an e-bike? Both are great, offering specific advantages and disadvantages. This guide breaks down the differences between the two bike types, helping you pick the perfect ride for your cycling goals, the routes you want to explore, and your budget.

Bike gear ratios decoded: How to find your perfect setup

Learn how bike gear ratios work and discover the ideal setup for your riding style. From climbing hills to cruising flats - choose gears that match your goals.

Gravel bike setup: Gearing, tyres, wheel size & more

Want to get your gravel bike setup totally dialed in? From tyres and gearing to bar position and bag mounts, this guide gives you everything you need to set up your gravel bike for any terrain.

New Canyon Ultimate CF SLX

New Canyon Grail Gravel Bike

SRAM Red AXS Groupset Launch

Canyon Adventure Collection

Best winter cycling clothing: A guide on what to wear in winter

What is the best clothing for winter cycling? Check out our detailed winter cycling clothing guide to know how to dress best for cold temperatures!

Canyon Winter Collection

Canyon CP0030 Cockpit

Where to begin with Bernard Rose

Movies inspire a lot of passion, but the back catalogue of film history can be daunting. For every fan who's obsessed with an actor, director or sub-genre, there's another struggling to know where to start. Sometimes all it takes is the right recommendation to set you on your path from newbie to know-it-all...

Alien at 40: in space no one can hear your plea for workers' rights

How Ridley Scott's classic sci-fi grounds its outer-space terror in a credible vision of blue-collar working life that still feels authentic four decades later.

5 films to see when you're done watching Groundhog Day over and over again

As Groundhog Day turns 25, relive these five similar films about time loops, divine intervention and changing your own destiny.

Steve Buscemi: 10 essential films

Following Steve Buscemi's 60th birthday, we celebrate the great American character actor behind some of cinema's most loveable losers.

Where to begin with Terrence Malick

A beginner's path through the ecstatic, visionary films of Terrence Malick.

5 films to watch if you love No Country for Old Men

One of the best films of 2007, the Coen brothers' border-country thriller No Country for Old Men turns 10 today. Mix and match any of these five classics for the perfect anniversary double bill.

Is domestic racing in the UK in freefall?

Cancelled races, folded teams, bankrupt organisers, Britain's domestic road racing scene appears to be in tatters. But is the outlook really as dire as it seems? Charlie Graham-Dixon investigates

I'm about to turn 40 - how can I keep riding fast?

Approaching a landmark birthday, Charlie Graham-Dixon explores how ageing affects cycling performance and what can be done to stay ahead of the curve

Why you need to stop worrying about your weight

Having learnt the hard way about bodyweight obsession, Charlie Graham-Dixon goes in search of a healthier perspective

Taking the plunge: How to nail your first race

Taking the plunge into racing is a landmark moment in the life of any competitive-minded rider. Rookie racer Charlie Graham-Dixon finds out what it takes to make the leap of faith pay off

The toughest climb in London: How to climb Swain’s Lane

Chasing El Pistolero

A 5 page article for Cyclist magazine where I travelled to Spain to ride Alberto Contador's Gran Fondo

Rapha Pro Team Training Jacket review

What happened to Q, who sang 'Goodbye Horses'?

The woman who performed the cult hit has completely disappeared - those connected to her and a Q Lazzarus bandmate try to shed some light

Stephen King films: the triumphs and the tragedies

In the lead up to IT, we trace some key moments in the adapted cinema oeuvre of one of the greatest living authors

How to know if you're stuck in a Michael Haneke film

You like suddenly like dogging and urinating simultaneously, your jealousy is going through the roof and birds keep being killed

Why Barry Lyndon is Stanley Kubrick's secret masterpiece

Misunderstood and underappreciated, the 1975 film has emerged as one of the icon's most seminal creations

Your ultimate guide to the Coen Brothers

With Hail, Caesar! about to hit theatres, we give you a comprehensive guide to one of the most creative teams in cinema

Trash city: Why Madrid needs to take a stand against plastic

British journalist Charles Graham-Dixon looks at the ingrained use of this so-called 'wonder' material in the Spanish capital, from the supermarket to the local 'frutería'

The cycling paradise I found in Madrid

Since moving to Spain, British journalist Charles Graham-Dixon has been pleasantly surprised by the region's routes, which are frequented by amateurs and professionals alike

Why I'm glad I left London for Madrid

British journalist Charles Graham-Dixon says the sense of community, vibrant cafe culture and feeling of safety are what make the Spanish capital so special

I worship Team Sky. But I feel like I've been taken for a ride | Charles Graham-Dixon

I really want to believe in the integrity of the British team. Yet each new doping allegation is making it harder, writes Charles Graham-Dixon

The idea of group therapy for anxiety made me worry more, until I went along | Charles Graham-Dixon

My anxiety and OCD haunted me until I shared my stories with a group of strangers, says freelance journalist Charles Graham-Dixon

Why cyclists should keep their cool in the face of dangerous driving

Anger is often the first response to a near miss on the road but there are better ways to hold drivers to account

When I was anxious and depressed, cycling put me on the road to happiness | Charles Graham-Dixon

When I discovered cycling it revealed a mental strength I didn't know I possessed, says freelance journalist Charles Graham-Dixon

Victoria and the Fragility of the Expat Dream

Somesuch Stories publishes essays and short stories offering original insight into contemporary experiences of culture, nature, sex and society.

Disowned Films: Michael Mann and The Keep

Somesuch Stories publishes essays and short stories offering original insight into contemporary experiences of culture, nature, sex and society.

Subtle Cinema and the Dardennes Brothers

Somesuch Stories publishes essays and short stories offering original insight into contemporary experiences of culture, nature, sex and society.

The Tribe and Outsider Cinema

Somesuch Stories publishes essays and short stories offering original insight into contemporary experiences of culture, nature, sex and society.

'Blue Is the Warmest Color' Is the Film That Showed Me What I Fear

It wasn't the graphic sex scenes that made me uncomfortable, but how it forced me to confront my fear of heartbreak.

How 'Torture Porn' Captured the Violent Atmosphere of a Post-9/11 World

Films like 'Saw' and 'Hostel' may have felt like gratuitous gore, but they also reflected an era in which death and torture was entering everyday life.

Victor Salva Loves Terrorizing Semi-Naked Youths

Whether it be with murderous clowns or his own penis.

Smoking Weed Can Be a Lot of Fun, but Let's Not Pretend It Doesn't Fuck You Up

Some stoners need to admit that a dime bag a day might not be that great for their brains.

You Wish These Films Existed, but They Don't

Investigating the low-budget "ghost movies" of the 70s and 80s.

Why We're All a Bit Nostalgic for the Days Before CGI

The practical special effects used in 70s and 80s horror films may have been clunky, but they were sure to give you nightmares.

Why Graffiti Has Returned to London

After law enforcement announced it would go easier on low-level criminals, the city's graffiti artists are making a comeback.

Cyclists Vs Anti-Cyclists: The War of the Roads Is Back On

A fixed gear-related death in east London has stoked old disagreements.

'Happy End' Follows a Calais Family Who Don't Care About the Migrant Crisis

Michael Haneke's new film looks at apathy and detachment through the eyes of a family that's falling apart.