Cycling's small business boom

The British frame-building resurgence is just the tip of the iceberg — beneath it there’s a cottage industry dedicated to producing intriguing artisan products, as CW finds out

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Day Glow Doris

“I live in Edinburgh, which is fairly dark and gloomy and I got fed up of looking like a builder when I cycled,” said Lorna McCulloch. And, no offence to builders intended, but she has a point; being clad head to toe in hi-vis cycling gear isn’t always the most stylish get-up.

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Richard Abraham is an award-winning writer, based in New Zealand. He has reported from major sporting events including the Tour de France and Olympic Games, and is also a part-time travel guide who has delivered luxury cycle tours and events across Europe. In 2019 he was awarded Writer of the Year at the PPA Awards.