Opinion

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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Israel-Premier Tech are finding out that sportswashing goes both ways

George questions whether the current situation that Israel-Premier Tech and the whole pro peloton find themselves in could have a lasting impact on how cycling teams are created, and who their sponsors are
Thu, Sep 11, 2025 13:21
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Israel-Premier Tech are finding out that sportswashing goes both ways

George questions whether the current situation that Israel-Premier Tech and the whole pro peloton find themselves in could have a lasting impact on how cycling teams are created, and who their sponsors are
Thu, Sep 11, 2025 13:21
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If you can commute by bike, savour it

While George Hill appreciates the beautiful country lanes around his new local area, the option to commute by bike safely is something he finds himself longing for whenever life takes him back to the Big Smoke
Tue, Sep 09, 2025 13:27
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If you can commute by bike, savour it

While George Hill appreciates the beautiful country lanes around his new local area, the option to commute by bike safely is something he finds himself longing for whenever life takes him back to the Big Smoke
Tue, Sep 09, 2025 13:27
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Can I ride a 200km Audax 12 months in a row? Ride #7

The “seeing how the pros do it” edition
Mon, Sep 08, 2025 13:53
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Can I ride a 200km Audax 12 months in a row? Ride #7

The “seeing how the pros do it” edition
Mon, Sep 08, 2025 13:53
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Are we slaved to marketing?

The latest & greatest, the fastest & the brassiest bling – we all need it to be real cyclists, and to be just like those shiny happy, perfect people in the ads – right?
Mon, Sep 08, 2025 08:51
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Are we slaved to marketing?

The latest & greatest, the fastest & the brassiest bling – we all need it to be real cyclists, and to be just like those shiny happy, perfect people in the ads – right?
Mon, Sep 08, 2025 08:51
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An ode to internal cable routing…

Our Liam loves internal cable routing so much, he’s written a little love letter
Fri, Sep 05, 2025 13:00
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An ode to internal cable routing…

Our Liam loves internal cable routing so much, he’s written a little love letter
Fri, Sep 05, 2025 13:00
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Can I ride a 200km 12 months in a row? #6: The Brompton one. And then the other one.

Biting off more than I can chew, followed by biting off absolutely the minimum possible
Mon, Sep 01, 2025 17:04
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Can I ride a 200km 12 months in a row? #6: The Brompton one. And then the other one.

Biting off more than I can chew, followed by biting off absolutely the minimum possible
Mon, Sep 01, 2025 17:04
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After 20+ years of riding, I just did my first mountain bike coaching session. Here’s what I learned about riding (and myself)

Fed up of not being able to find the flow, Rebecca gets a masterclass in the fundamentals of riding a mountain bike
Fri, Aug 29, 2025 13:00
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After 20+ years of riding, I just did my first mountain bike coaching session. Here’s what I learned about riding (and myself)

Fed up of not being able to find the flow, Rebecca gets a masterclass in the fundamentals of riding a mountain bike
Fri, Aug 29, 2025 13:00
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Regardless of your skill, I reckon everyone should have a go at racing, here’s why

Racing is a lot more than medals and pushing yourself, they’re also a great time out on the bike and they’re an experience everyone should get a taste of
Fri, Aug 22, 2025 13:00
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Regardless of your skill, I reckon everyone should have a go at racing, here’s why

Racing is a lot more than medals and pushing yourself, they’re also a great time out on the bike and they’re an experience everyone should get a taste of
Fri, Aug 22, 2025 13:00
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Why I’m organising my first hill climb (and why I think grassroots racing needs more of us doing the same)

What were you doing at 21? Elliott Colyer tells us why he’s spent his summer completing risk assessments, traffic counts and a mountain of logistical admin to get a mega new cycling event off the ground
Fri, Aug 22, 2025 09:08
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Why I’m organising my first hill climb (and why I think grassroots racing needs more of us doing the same)

What were you doing at 21? Elliott Colyer tells us why he’s spent his summer completing risk assessments, traffic counts and a mountain of logistical admin to get a mega new cycling event off the ground
Fri, Aug 22, 2025 09:08
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Mountain biking may still seem very divided — but there are signs the sport’s identity crisis is easing

Why does it often seem that there are such great identity divisions between the various genres within cycling? How did it happen, and does the most recent case study from Leadville suggest the situation is improving? Steve Thomas cuts through the aggro
Fri, Aug 15, 2025 13:21
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Mountain biking may still seem very divided — but there are signs the sport’s identity crisis is easing

Why does it often seem that there are such great identity divisions between the various genres within cycling? How did it happen, and does the most recent case study from Leadville suggest the situation is improving? Steve Thomas cuts through the aggro
Fri, Aug 15, 2025 13:21
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Stop focusing on gnar… just enjoy riding your damn bike

When the simple pleasure of riding a bike is what started most of our journeys into off-road cycling, why do we feel pressured to continuously progress and ride difficult features? Rebecca recommends taking a chill pill
Fri, Aug 08, 2025 15:00
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Stop focusing on gnar… just enjoy riding your damn bike

When the simple pleasure of riding a bike is what started most of our journeys into off-road cycling, why do we feel pressured to continuously progress and ride difficult features? Rebecca recommends taking a chill pill
Fri, Aug 08, 2025 15:00
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Forget gravel bikes, cross-country mountain bikes are better, and nearly as fast

Gravel is experiencing a bit of a genre crisis and the current crop of XC bikes certainly isn’t helping
Fri, Aug 01, 2025 13:00
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Forget gravel bikes, cross-country mountain bikes are better, and nearly as fast

Gravel is experiencing a bit of a genre crisis and the current crop of XC bikes certainly isn’t helping
Fri, Aug 01, 2025 13:00
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Riding ahead* of the pros: a long weekend completing two stages of the Tour de France Femmes route

*As in 24 hours ahead, not actually beating them, but I can dream… here’s what happened when I went out to Brittany to ride the first two stages of the Tour de France Femmes before the pros took to the course
Mon, Jul 28, 2025 11:58
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Riding ahead* of the pros: a long weekend completing two stages of the Tour de France Femmes route

*As in 24 hours ahead, not actually beating them, but I can dream… here’s what happened when I went out to Brittany to ride the first two stages of the Tour de France Femmes before the pros took to the course
Mon, Jul 28, 2025 11:58
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road.cc is introducing a dynamic paywall: here’s what that means for you, why we’re doing it, and how it’s going to work

Spoiler: this article will not concern the vast majority of you who are reading it! If you’d still like to know about a small change we’re making to fund our operations, read on for a detailed explanation
Tue, Jul 22, 2025 14:26
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road.cc is introducing a dynamic paywall: here’s what that means for you, why we’re doing it, and how it’s going to work

Spoiler: this article will not concern the vast majority of you who are reading it! If you’d still like to know about a small change we’re making to fund our operations, read on for a detailed explanation
Tue, Jul 22, 2025 14:26
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