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What is the spirit of gravel biking?

Everything you need to know about the unwritten code that governs cycling’s fast-growing discipline

Fri, Jun 09, 2023 16:00
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Five classic Italian cycling brands of the 70s and 80s

Italian bikes and components were the things or dreams and teenage lust for cyclists of the 70s and 80s. Here are five of the most desirable that are gone but not forgotten

Mon, May 29, 2023 10:57
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Mountain bike slang – a beginner’s guide to speaking proper MTB

Confused by all the mountain bike terminology? We break down all the terms you need to know

Wed, May 17, 2023 17:00
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‘The War on the Motorist’ Part 2 — Encouraging people to drive less and consider alternative transport

In this deconstruction of what has been coined as a 'war' on the motorist (there isn't one), we look at efforts to reduce car use and some of the reactions to them

Sun, May 14, 2023 11:00
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The story of Brooks England, the resurgent British bike saddle specialists

Brooks leather saddles look great on pretty much any bike. Find out why they're still so popular and delve into the history of this classic brand

Thu, May 04, 2023 13:17
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The renaissance of Reynolds steel — the British framemaking specialists creating a new generation of classic bike afficionados

British bike frame manufacturers Reynolds are enjoying something of a niche resurgence, and their famous butted tubing is once again highly sought-after by steel bike fans around the world

Thu, Apr 20, 2023 10:46
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‘The War on the Motorist’ deconstructed — looking at the truth behind the myths

The first instalment of a two-part feature that examines some of the assumptions made about motoring in the UK

Fri, Feb 17, 2023 11:15
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Cycling celebrities — famous folk who love to ride their bikes

Even when you've got all the money and fame in the world you can still enjoy riding a bike...

Mon, Dec 26, 2022 12:00
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Reminisce about the iconic Raleigh Chopper, the ultimate Christmas gift of the 1970s

And let’s be honest, who wouldn’t have wanted one under the tree this morning! It’s Christmas, we’ve all had a few, so let’s finish the day right by going back to simpler times…

Sun, Dec 25, 2022 22:08
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The evolution of the great British bike shop: how one LBS with a proud history is moving with the times

From oily old emporiums to pristine studios, bike shops and cycling in general have changed a lot over the years. Here’s the story of one old school bike shop that has adapted to changing times

Fri, Nov 18, 2022 17:00
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The world’s toughest cyclo-cross race is back: inside the legendary Three Peaks

This weekend sees the staging of one of the world’s great bike races, and it’s not in Australia...

Fri, Sep 23, 2022 10:00
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UCI MTB World Championships 2022: Behind the scenes with Team GBR’s mechanics

A unique perspective looking at a day in the life of a World Championship bike mechanic

Wed, Aug 31, 2022 17:14
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Love the Giro d’Italia? Celebrate the history of the Maglia Rosa with these great Giro-related films

With the Giro coming to an end for the 105th time, we're taking a step back from the race to binge-watch these classic pre-Lycra era films from yesteryear, plus some more modern suggestions for afters

Sat, May 28, 2022 11:00
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Velo Saddles: The story of Stella Yu

The name of Velo Saddles may not jump out at you, but the chances are that you're riding a saddle made by this Taiwanese master seat maker

Wed, May 25, 2022 13:49
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Here’s why you should visit this week’s Cycle Show

Stars of all cycling disciplines descend on London for a three day festival of the sport starting on Friday. Don't miss it...

Wed, Apr 20, 2022 08:53
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Monumental tipples: the best beer and wine pairings to watch cycling’s greatest one-day races

As Milan–San Remo comes around, we take a look at the most appropriate tipples to accompany your viewing of cycling's five prestigious Monuments

Sat, Mar 19, 2022 11:00
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Made in Taiwan – outsourcing and supply chains

Steve Thomas takes us inside the secretive Far Eastern world of outsourcing, where most of our bikes and parts originate

Wed, Mar 16, 2022 09:30
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2021 in review – the year’s biggest cycling stories including Highway Code clashes, Allez Opi-Omi, Mr Loophole, really brazen bike thieves + more

From brazen bike thieves to the Allez Opi-Omi woman who created chaos at the Tour de France, here’ s what hit the headlines

Wed, Dec 29, 2021 10:32
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Bike at Bedtime: check out World Bicycle Relief’s Buffalo Bicycle

It's not lightweight or aero but the rugged Buffalo Bike does help with education, health care and commerce in many developing countries

Tue, Dec 07, 2021 21:45
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Bike at bedtime: Festka Scalatore Mummy on show in NYC

The Prague-based bike brand breaks into the US market with the help of cycling pop ups

Sun, Apr 18, 2021 20:30
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Cycling survival: What to do when you get dropped — and how to avoid it

Ride vanishing up the road? Don't panic

Fri, Mar 12, 2021 14:00
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Working with the menstrual cycle: Female optimised training coming soon to road.cc

Bleeding once a month doesn’t have to be a negative; here’s how I’m going to learn to use it to my advantage

Mon, Mar 08, 2021 12:00
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How green are your bike tyres? What the big brands are doing, and what YOU can do to help

Here's what can you can do to minimise the environmental impact when buying your tyres, and what the biggest brands in the bike industry are doing about it

Wed, Feb 24, 2021 14:00
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How to get started in cycling, with tips from road.cc readers

A beginner's guide for getting to grips with cycling quickly while having fun; road.cc readers share what they wished they'd known when they started out

Thu, Dec 10, 2020 16:30
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Five things that weren’t cool – until gravel happened

Transforming mountain bike lead into gravel gold

Wed, Apr 22, 2020 13:00
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road.cc Quiz Corner – Can you name the countries that have had at least one Tour de France stage winner?

Test your cycling knowledge is today's quiz

Fri, Apr 17, 2020 14:32
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14 online courses for cyclists: learn new skills during lockdown

Bored kicking about home most of the day? Why not stir your brain into action by taking an online course?

Thu, Apr 09, 2020 12:04
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Cycling shorts are the hottest trend of the summer – here’s our cheeky guide on how to wear them for …maximum stylistic effect

Cycling shorts are back in fashion big time (again) …Great news for those of us who have always known how damn cool they are for years...

Mon, May 27, 2019 10:00
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Best cycling films — the best bike themed movies on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and DVD

From docs to dramas to adventure epics, here's a selection of bike-related films that are well worth a watch...

Sat, May 25, 2019 20:24
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14 of the best cycling TED Talks

We've rounded up our favourite bike-related TED talks from around the interweb. Soak up some of the witty two-wheeled wisdom

Mon, Nov 26, 2018 09:31
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