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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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