Opinion

Where does Campagnolo go from here?

After Campagnolo announces major layoffs as losses mount, what’s next for this iconic Italian brand?
Fri, Nov 28, 2025 09:52
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Where does Campagnolo go from here?

After Campagnolo announces major layoffs as losses mount, what’s next for this iconic Italian brand?
Fri, Nov 28, 2025 09:52
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Mon, Nov 24, 2025 14:35
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You actually know you’re a ‘proper’ cyclist when…

Call yourself a cyclist? Forget shaving your legs or riding a century, as VecchioJo ponders a few rites of passage one must tick off to truly become A Cyclist
Fri, Nov 21, 2025 11:36
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You actually know you’re a ‘proper’ cyclist when…

Call yourself a cyclist? Forget shaving your legs or riding a century, as VecchioJo ponders a few rites of passage one must tick off to truly become A Cyclist
Fri, Nov 21, 2025 11:36
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The best thing I’ve done this winter is not riding my bike

After years of forcing myself out whatever the weather, I’ve hardly touched my bike in a month and it has been great
Wed, Nov 19, 2025 13:19
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The best thing I’ve done this winter is not riding my bike

After years of forcing myself out whatever the weather, I’ve hardly touched my bike in a month and it has been great
Wed, Nov 19, 2025 13:19
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Adolf Silva’s Rampage crash was one of the most horrifying things I’ve seen live. Red Bull needs to take more responsibility

Has the world’s wildest mountain biking event still got a place, or does it just need a few tweaks to stay relevant? Is it really worth riders potentially risking their lives for? Rebecca reflects one month on from the 2025 edition of the Red Bull Rampage
Fri, Nov 14, 2025 14:00
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Adolf Silva’s Rampage crash was one of the most horrifying things I’ve seen live. Red Bull needs to take more responsibility

Has the world’s wildest mountain biking event still got a place, or does it just need a few tweaks to stay relevant? Is it really worth riders potentially risking their lives for? Rebecca reflects one month on from the 2025 edition of the Red Bull Rampage
Fri, Nov 14, 2025 14:00
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Labour’s tone-deaf comments ahead of planned Cycle to Work cap changes demonstrate this government’s total blind ignorance on the benefits of e-bikes and active travel

For all Reform UK and the current iteration of the Conservative Party try their best to take the title of the least cycling-friendly major political force, the party in power has arguably shown itself to be even worse today
Thu, Nov 13, 2025 12:09
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Labour’s tone-deaf comments ahead of planned Cycle to Work cap changes demonstrate this government’s total blind ignorance on the benefits of e-bikes and active travel

For all Reform UK and the current iteration of the Conservative Party try their best to take the title of the least cycling-friendly major political force, the party in power has arguably shown itself to be even worse today
Thu, Nov 13, 2025 12:09
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Labour’s tone-deaf comments ahead of planned Cycle to Work cap changes demonstrate this government’s total blind ignorance on the benefits of e-bikes and active travel

For all Reform UK and the current iteration of the Conservative Party try their best to take the title of the least cycling-friendly major political force, the party in power has arguably shown itself to be even worse today
Thu, Nov 13, 2025 12:05
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Labour’s tone-deaf comments ahead of planned Cycle to Work cap changes demonstrate this government’s total blind ignorance on the benefits of e-bikes and active travel

For all Reform UK and the current iteration of the Conservative Party try their best to take the title of the least cycling-friendly major political force, the party in power has arguably shown itself to be even worse today
Thu, Nov 13, 2025 12:05
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The UCI needs to steer clear of ‘true’ gravel races

Almost a month on from the UCI Gravel World Championships, and with other races on the gravel circuit attracting serious names and fierce competition, Steve is left questioning if the ‘official’ way is the best way to go for the burgeoning discipline
Fri, Nov 07, 2025 14:00
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The UCI needs to steer clear of ‘true’ gravel races

Almost a month on from the UCI Gravel World Championships, and with other races on the gravel circuit attracting serious names and fierce competition, Steve is left questioning if the ‘official’ way is the best way to go for the burgeoning discipline
Fri, Nov 07, 2025 14:00
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What to expect for cycling if Reform UK get into power

If opinion polls are to be believed and stay this way until 2029, Nigel Farage’s latest political party will be forming the next UK Government. Here’s a fully costed breakdown of how that will turn out for cyclists, according to George Hill
Sat, Nov 01, 2025 08:00
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What to expect for cycling if Reform UK get into power

If opinion polls are to be believed and stay this way until 2029, Nigel Farage’s latest political party will be forming the next UK Government. Here’s a fully costed breakdown of how that will turn out for cyclists, according to George Hill
Sat, Nov 01, 2025 08:00
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Do mountain bikes really need flip chips?

Almost every MTB has one, but is the flip chip really a good thing, or a sign of lazy design?
Wed, Oct 29, 2025 12:54
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Do mountain bikes really need flip chips?

Almost every MTB has one, but is the flip chip really a good thing, or a sign of lazy design?
Wed, Oct 29, 2025 12:54
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When cycling safety tech collides with the law: Look’s new luminous pedals highlight that the Highway Code is still in dire need of an overhaul

Look’s illuminated Keo Vision pedals promise nighttime visibility, but UK law still insists on amber reflectors that most clipless systems don’t provide. When it comes to riding at night, staying safe and following the letter of the law don’t always align
Tue, Oct 28, 2025 13:00
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When cycling safety tech collides with the law: Look’s new luminous pedals highlight that the Highway Code is still in dire need of an overhaul

Look’s illuminated Keo Vision pedals promise nighttime visibility, but UK law still insists on amber reflectors that most clipless systems don’t provide. When it comes to riding at night, staying safe and following the letter of the law don’t always align
Tue, Oct 28, 2025 13:00
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e-Bike motors have become more important than the bikes they’re bolted to and that’s not a good thing

Motor choice is a big decision to make when buying a new bike, but I reckon that motors have become a bigger draw than the bikes themselves, and that’s not good
Fri, Oct 24, 2025 13:00
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e-Bike motors have become more important than the bikes they’re bolted to and that’s not a good thing

Motor choice is a big decision to make when buying a new bike, but I reckon that motors have become a bigger draw than the bikes themselves, and that’s not good
Fri, Oct 24, 2025 13:00
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Finding out the hard way that all the expensive upgrades in the world won’t stop you getting dropped

Will riding a very fancy bike in the Lanzarote sun convince Dan to sell a kidney for Di2 and the latest carbon frame?
Wed, Oct 22, 2025 17:07
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Finding out the hard way that all the expensive upgrades in the world won’t stop you getting dropped

Will riding a very fancy bike in the Lanzarote sun convince Dan to sell a kidney for Di2 and the latest carbon frame?
Wed, Oct 22, 2025 17:07
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If I could get rid of one type of e-bike it would be the electric hardtail

They’re heavy, cumbersome and don’t offer the same amount of fun as a full-suspension e-bike. So why are e-hardtails even a thing?
Wed, Oct 22, 2025 13:00
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If I could get rid of one type of e-bike it would be the electric hardtail

They’re heavy, cumbersome and don’t offer the same amount of fun as a full-suspension e-bike. So why are e-hardtails even a thing?
Wed, Oct 22, 2025 13:00
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The bike industry is shooting itself in the foot with ever-changing standards and incompatible niche products

The cycling industry is dragging us willingly into a never ending downwards financial spiral through its obsession with new and incompatible niche products, says Steve Thomas
Fri, Oct 17, 2025 13:00
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The bike industry is shooting itself in the foot with ever-changing standards and incompatible niche products

The cycling industry is dragging us willingly into a never ending downwards financial spiral through its obsession with new and incompatible niche products, says Steve Thomas
Fri, Oct 17, 2025 13:00
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Can I ride a 200km Audax 12 months in a row? Ride #8

Two-thirds distance and the sun’s still out
Tue, Oct 14, 2025 10:12
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Can I ride a 200km Audax 12 months in a row? Ride #8

Two-thirds distance and the sun’s still out
Tue, Oct 14, 2025 10:12
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A mountain biker’s ode to the North Yorkshire Moors

Rebecca’s been falling back in love with her local, and thinks we should all appreciate the changing landscape of where we ride
Fri, Oct 10, 2025 13:00
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A mountain biker’s ode to the North Yorkshire Moors

Rebecca’s been falling back in love with her local, and thinks we should all appreciate the changing landscape of where we ride
Fri, Oct 10, 2025 13:00
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Do you have a bit of road you just hate? An attempt to explain this unusual phenomenon

Maybe it’s a patch of ungodly-sized potholes like in the image above, or perhaps something a lot more innocuous that irritates you specifically, for no major reason. Our tech editor shares the bits of road he least looks forward to
Thu, Oct 09, 2025 12:21
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Do you have a bit of road you just hate? An attempt to explain this unusual phenomenon

Maybe it’s a patch of ungodly-sized potholes like in the image above, or perhaps something a lot more innocuous that irritates you specifically, for no major reason. Our tech editor shares the bits of road he least looks forward to
Thu, Oct 09, 2025 12:21
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Electronic shifting is great… until it isn’t

Most of you who have used it will probably agree that electronic shifting is incredible stuff… but our Michael has also experienced his fair share of battery-powered horror stories
Fri, Oct 03, 2025 13:00
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Electronic shifting is great… until it isn’t

Most of you who have used it will probably agree that electronic shifting is incredible stuff… but our Michael has also experienced his fair share of battery-powered horror stories
Fri, Oct 03, 2025 13:00
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As I search for a brand new bike, here are the features and standards I’ll be looking for

Are you considering a new bike, or swapping your existing components onto a new frameset? What’s important to you? Here’s a personal take on what I’m looking out for in my new steed
Tue, Sep 30, 2025 14:14
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As I search for a brand new bike, here are the features and standards I’ll be looking for

Are you considering a new bike, or swapping your existing components onto a new frameset? What’s important to you? Here’s a personal take on what I’m looking out for in my new steed
Tue, Sep 30, 2025 14:14
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A belated tribute to the iconic Zefal HPX: a bike pump that actually worked, gone but not forgotten

VecchioJo mourns the passing of his constant ride companion and saviour. Zefallan hero, if you will
Sat, Sep 27, 2025 08:00
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A belated tribute to the iconic Zefal HPX: a bike pump that actually worked, gone but not forgotten

VecchioJo mourns the passing of his constant ride companion and saviour. Zefallan hero, if you will
Sat, Sep 27, 2025 08:00
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Why does the cycling media rely on clickbait?

We often hear of gripes about the cycling media, and sometimes the term ‘clickbait’ is mentioned with this. Some of it fair, some a tad naive, and yet ultimately, what you’re served is in your hands. Literally
Fri, Sep 26, 2025 14:18
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Why does the cycling media rely on clickbait?

We often hear of gripes about the cycling media, and sometimes the term ‘clickbait’ is mentioned with this. Some of it fair, some a tad naive, and yet ultimately, what you’re served is in your hands. Literally
Fri, Sep 26, 2025 14:18
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Why does the cycling media rely on clickbait?

The term ‘clickbait’ is bandied about often when it comes to cycling media – some of it fair, some a tad naive… and yet ultimately, what you’re served is in your hands. Literally
Fri, Sep 26, 2025 11:00
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Why does the cycling media rely on clickbait?

The term ‘clickbait’ is bandied about often when it comes to cycling media – some of it fair, some a tad naive… and yet ultimately, what you’re served is in your hands. Literally
Fri, Sep 26, 2025 11:00
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The REAL ultimate commuting checklist for cyclists

The standard issue road.cc ultimate commuting checklist didn’t impress our blogger-in-chief George Hill very much… so here’s an alternative selection for you all to disagree with
Thu, Sep 18, 2025 15:53
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The REAL ultimate commuting checklist for cyclists

The standard issue road.cc ultimate commuting checklist didn’t impress our blogger-in-chief George Hill very much… so here’s an alternative selection for you all to disagree with
Thu, Sep 18, 2025 15:53
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Dwindling competitor numbers, huge gulfs in ability, and scant media coverage: is it time that elite XC electric mountain bike racing was axed?

After watching the recent XC e-MTB World Championship races, I can’t help but wonder if it’s really worthy of official title status. Is it time to pull the plug?
Fri, Sep 12, 2025 13:00
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Dwindling competitor numbers, huge gulfs in ability, and scant media coverage: is it time that elite XC electric mountain bike racing was axed?

After watching the recent XC e-MTB World Championship races, I can’t help but wonder if it’s really worthy of official title status. Is it time to pull the plug?
Fri, Sep 12, 2025 13:00
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