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Cycle of life
We tour a bike repair workshop that is a cheery hub for cycling enthusiasts who aren’t afraid to get their hands a little dirty.
Spokes people
City bikes are enjoying an unprecedented boom. Meet the retailers keeping pace with the latest trends in a fast-moving market.
Europe
Why Sweden may see a return to conscription and Germany's first bicycle superhighway.
Inventory No. 74
Bikes built from typefaces, native vermouth and monthly socks: our latest edit of designers and makers sweating the details, from Portland workshops to Galician vineyards.
Cycle chain
Emilio Aldo Renesto is a steelwork specialist whose frames are one of the first links in northern Italy’s small yet sturdy bicycle industry.
Life cycle
A master bike-maker from the 1980s and his skateboarding apprentice are ensuring the renowned Zullo name lives on for cycling aficionados, passing down the craft of custom frame-building in northern Italy.
Giant leap
Since 1892, Dutch company Gazelle has been a cycling trendsetter. As the firm moves into e-bikes, Monocle explores its tried and tested methods and technical upgrades for the 21st century.
California on a roll
Specialized has set up a workshop in California to produce new urban commuter bike designs, addressing a notable gap in the US market for attractive, functional bicycles for city dwellers.
Crank it up
The commute may be routine but your bike doesn't have to be. As more people discover that a bicycle is indispensable for urban life, Monocle visits five brands that can liven up city cycling.
