Michelle Arthurs-Brennan
Michelle Arthurs-Brennan is a traditional journalist by trade, having begun her career working for a local newspaper, where highlights included interviewing a very irate Freddie Star (and an even more irate theatre owner), as well as 'the one about the stolen chickens'.
Previous to joining the Cycling Weekly team, Michelle was Editor at Total Women's Cycling. She joined CW as an 'SEO Analyst', but couldn't keep her nose out of journalism and in the spreadsheets, eventually taking on the role of Tech Editor before her latest appointment as Digital Editor.
Michelle is a road racer who also enjoys track riding and the occasional time trial, though dabbles in off-road riding too (either on a mountain bike, or a 'gravel bike'). She is passionate about supporting grassroots women's racing and founded the women's road race team 1904rt.
Michelle is on maternity leave from July 8 2022, until April 2023.
Latest articles by Michelle Arthurs-Brennan
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Are airless bike tires the answer for reliable commuting?
With no risk of punctures to stop you, will airless bike tires make your cycling commute more dependable?
By Paul Norman • Published
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Should I be riding with pedals I can clip into? Here's our guide on how to cycle with 'clipless' pedals
Learning to cycle clipped in is a rite of passage for any cyclist, these tips will help make the transition from flat pedals to clipless as seamless as possible
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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After drop bars and skinny tyres but don't know where to start? We're here to help you buy your first road bike
With such a variety of bike out there, once you know what features you need, you'll almost certainly be able to find the perfect match!
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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'Will cycling change my body shape?' – you asked Google and we’ve got the answer
New to riding bikes and worried your new found pedal pushing habit will turn you into the incredible hulk? We've got the answers...
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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Yet to wrap your head around how bike gears work? Here's our simple explainer for both beginners and intermediates
If you don't have a clue how many gears your bike has - let alone how to use them - we've got you covered with this simple explainer. For more depth, just keep on reading!
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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Are you riding in the best position for you? Here's a how-to on DIY bike fitting for more comfortable cycling
Getting professionally fitted to your bike can be a costly business. Is it really worth it — or can you sort your own set-up quite adequately for free?
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Last updated
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Lake CX403 road shoes: long term review
Excellent race day shoes for optimum power transfer. Just don't wait for a bus in them.
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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Stages SB20 exercise bike: a bulletproof home trainer?
A robust indoor training bike with tons of adjustability and a very heavy flywheel
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Last updated
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'Shocked and saddened': Tour de France organiser sends condolences after Copenhagen shooting
Several people were killed in the Copenhagen mall shooting
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Last updated