Charlie Allenby is a journalist with a passion for pedalling, and his first book, Bike London, the definitive guide to cycling in the UK's capital, is out now. He’s got a decade of experience in print and digital journalism and has worked as a writer and editor for many consumer and content marketing publications, including The Guardian, The Independent, BikeRadar and others.
Latest articles by Charlie Allenby
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Form Smart Swim 2 Goggles review: the world’s best swimming wearable just got betterForm adds an optical heart rate monitor and open water sighting assistance to create the ultimate smart swimming goggle
By Charlie Allenby Published
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Tacx Neo Smart Bike Plus review – Out of reachThe updated smart bike is an improvement on its predecessor, but at what cost?
By Charlie Allenby Published
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Tooo Cycling DVR80 review – Slimline rear light with integrated camera to rival Garmin's VariaThe rear light and safety camera combo keeps you visible while also recording what's happening behind you on the road
By Charlie Allenby Published
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8 best triathlon gear for racing – and 2 to avoid at all costsThe exact gear I used to tackle my first Olympic triathlon – and a couple I wasted my money on
By Charlie Allenby Published
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I used the Garmin Edge 1040 Solar GPS bike computer for two weeks – here is my verdictGarmin's premium Edge 1040 Solar is head and shoulders above its competition – both in terms of size and price
By Charlie Allenby Last updated
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Garmin Varia RCT715 review – The cycling radar tail light adds a cameraGarmin Varia RCT715 increases the safety stakes, but does it work in the real world?
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