The day the Tour de France came to Hampshire
As the 100th Tour de France gets underway, Andy Bissell looks back at the race’s 81st edition – which came to Hampshire
Tour of Flanders: tackling one of the world's toughest races
Andy Bissell tackles the brutal cobbled climbs of the Tour of Flanders as one of the world’s toughest bike races celebrates its centenary
Rise of the MAMIL
After the glow of the Olympics and Wiggo’s historic Tour de France triumph, the nation has been inspired to take to two wheels – with the middle-aged being the most enthusiastic. Here, Andy Bissell gives an insight into an obsession that can engulf men of a certain age
How Olympic legacy gave Calshot velodrome a huge boost
The heroics of Olympians Chris Hoy and Victoria Pendleton have given the Calshot velodrome a huge boost, the Daily Echo can reveal
The New Forest's big cycling challenge - climbing the 25% "Wall" at Blissford
A New Forest road with a soaring 25% gradient has become something of a cycling Mecca, reports Andy Bissell
Height of luxury: the new treehouses at Center Parcs
Andy Bissell ponders the secret of Center Parcs’ 25-year success in the UK during a visit to Longleat where new treehouses offer the height of luxury
Middle-aged men in Lycra: just why do they do it?
Britain has gone cycling-mad since the Olympics - and middle-aged men are leading the charge.
Walking on the Moon
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of Man’s first landing on the Moon, ANDY BISSELL looks back at that momentous day and assesses its historic significance.
STILL taking its toll
After 30 years and rasing £50m you might think the Itchen Bridge had been paid for and yould be right but its still taking its toll
