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Remembering the Giant MCR, one of the first truly aero road bikes that ripped up the UCI rule book

Those spoilsports in Switzerland ensured Mike Burrows' 1997 creation still looks kind of futuristic even today

Sun, Sep 24, 2023 20:44
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road.cc is 15! Here are our top 15 articles of all time (plus plenty of honourable mentions)

To celebrate 15 years of road.cc, we've gone very deep into the archives and pulled out some of the most memorable moments in our short(ish) but colourful history

Thu, Sep 07, 2023 17:34
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Bike check: Kirkpatrick Macmillan’s rear-wheel driven wooden replica

This is not just any bike check, but that of the first-ever pedal bicycles made

Fri, Aug 11, 2023 14:16
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Highland Bling: Scotland’s classic cycling brands

As the cycling world gathers in Bonnie Scotland for the first ever multi-discipline UCI Cycling World Championships, we take a look at some of the nation’s greatest historic and modern cycling brands

Thu, Aug 03, 2023 13:46
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Pioneering Brits at the Tour de France — from Sutton to Simpson, riders who took on the Tour long before big British success

We've been spoilt for British glory at the Tour for France in the 21st century, but it wasn't always that way. Even so, plenty of Brits took on the Tour in the early to mid-20th century, with some bagging stage wins and impressive places on the GC

Sat, Jul 22, 2023 09:49
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Crazy cycling laws from around the world — no pedalling in swimming pools, no winking at women and more strange cycling customs

We scour the globe to discover some of the stranger laws governing what you can’t do when you’re on a bike

Thu, Jul 06, 2023 17:42
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South African MTB brands you should know

South Africa is fast becoming a global authority when it comes to mountain bike frames and components

Thu, Jun 29, 2023 09:22
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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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