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HR2VP: everything you need to know about the app that converts heart rate to virtual power

You don't need a smart trainer to use Zwift with HR2VP, as the app gives you a virtual power reading from your heart rate monitor. Find out how it could work for you...

Thu, Aug 06, 2020 10:00

11 tips for better cornering October 2018

11 tips for better cornering — get round bends faster

Here’s how to take corners quickly and in control

Thu, Jul 30, 2020 13:00

8 reasons to join a cycling club October 2018

8 reasons to join a cycling club + how to find the right one for you

Ride better and find new routes and cafes with your local club

Tue, Jul 28, 2020 13:00

How to pass horse riders safely on your bike Dec 2018

Look out for horses — here’s how to pass horse riders safely

Guidance from British Horse Society endorsed by British Cycling

Mon, Jul 27, 2020 13:00

Where can I find wide cycling shoes Dec 2018

Where can I find wide cycling shoes? The best shoes for wide feet

The best wide cycling shoes for riders who need some extra room

Sun, Jul 26, 2020 13:00

Bike maintenance video part 2: How to get rim brakes to perform to their best

If there's one thing that's more important than making your bike go it's making it stop

Fri, Jul 24, 2020 13:00

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10 top turbo training tips — get the most from your home trainer

Indoor training shouldn't be a chore

Wed, Jul 22, 2020 13:00

7 reasons to try Strava — boost your rides by bagging segments

Why the ride-recording and segment-racing app should be part of your riding

Tue, Jul 21, 2020 13:00

Why your next bike should be a mountain bike July 2018

8 reasons why your next bike should be a mountain bike

Broaden your cycling horizons by hitting the trails

Sat, Jul 18, 2020 13:00

6 things every new road cyclist needs Dec 2018

Get in gear – 6 essentials every new road cyclist needs in their starter kit

All the key essentials every new cyclist needs in their starter kit, from a bike to jerseys and padded shorts

Tue, Jul 14, 2020 13:00

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9 top survival tips for cycling in the rain — essential kit and equipment choices to conquer the wettest rides

Find out how to cope with riding in the wet, and even make it fun!

Sat, Jul 11, 2020 13:00

Video: Bike maintenance Pt 1 – How to get your bike properly clean & lubed

A clean bike is a happy bike

Fri, Jul 10, 2020 13:00

12 essential braking tips — get better control on hills & when stopping

How to stay in total control when you slow down

Tue, Jul 07, 2020 13:00

Bottom brackets – get the insider info on your bike’s beefiest bearing

From threaded to press-fit, everything you ever wanted to know about bottom brackets but were too afraid to ask

Sun, Jul 05, 2020 13:00

How to adjust an indexed rear derailleur 07

Get your gears shifting sweetly: How to tune a rear derailleur

Never miss a rear gear shift again

Fri, Jul 03, 2020 13:00

How to get in to e-racing — the lowdown on online bike races

The rise of eracing - why is it so popular, how big can it get and how do you get started?

Tue, Jun 30, 2020 13:00

Check out the 6 worst bike kit bio-hazards — and how to beat them

Helmet honk, cheesy shoes, the dangers that lurk in your shorts, glove sniffing and more

Sun, Jun 28, 2020 13:00

Why riders like you need to go aero Dec 2018

Why riders like you need to get more aero and wheel weight doesn’t matter

Wind tunnel evidence that it really is aerodynamics that makes the difference

Wed, Jun 24, 2020 13:00

Should cyclists use daytime running lights Sept 2018

Should cyclists use daytime running lights? Plus the best front and rear daytime cycling lights

51% of road.cc readers surveyed said yes to using daytime cycling lights - do you agree? We speak to See.Sense, Exposure and Specialized about daytime cycling lights

Tue, Jun 23, 2020 19:00

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The stuff they don’t tell you about sportives: find out about the hassles nobody mentions

Got a largely informal cycling event coming up? Find out about the niggles and annoyances that sportive event organisers don't mention

Mon, Jun 22, 2020 13:00

Video: How to choose the correct saddle for you and your riding

Our tips for finding the perfect perch

Fri, Jun 19, 2020 14:57

How to go bikepacking: A beginner’s guide to getting started

From planning a route to the gear you take, here's all the info you need

Wed, Jun 10, 2020 13:00

7 reasons why you should get electronic shifting

The advantages of ditching mechanical shifting and going electronic

Tue, Jun 09, 2020 13:00

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Warranty: sometimes things break – why you should check out your bike’s warranty, what’s covered, what’s not + tips for making a claim

Sometimes bikes break – that's why you really do need to read the warranty and know how they vary between brands

Sun, Jun 07, 2020 13:00

Video: How hard is it to build a carbon disc-brake road wheelset?

Oh, how I wish I’d never tried to find out.

Tue, Jun 02, 2020 16:15

Trend spotting Why you need to switch to wider tyres Sept 2018

Why you need to switch to wider tyres on your road bike

If you’re still running 23mm tyres on your road bike, it could be time you made the jump to 25s, 28s or even wider

Tue, Jun 02, 2020 13:00

What is FTP? 7 key facts to learn about functional threshold power, a major training metric

Find out how to measure your functional threshold power, why it matters and what to do with it once you know

Thu, May 28, 2020 13:00

Video: Should you buy a bike with 12-speed?

A look at the pros and cons with Campagnolo's Record 12-speed groupset

Wed, May 27, 2020 13:00

11 tools every home bike mechanic should own

The kids from off-road.cc share their toolbox essentials

Mon, May 25, 2020 19:00

Ceramic bearings the pros and cons Nov 2018

Should you buy ceramic bearings? Expert opinions polled

Ceramic bearings are said to offer reduced friction, lower weight and improved longevity. But are they worth the expense?

Sun, May 24, 2020 13:00