Interviews

“I feel like I’m wearing clothes made for a woman, and that changes everything” – introducing Jelenew, the haute-couture cycling brand empowering women

Jelenew aims to create cycling apparel that not only looks striking, but caters specifically to the needs of female cyclists. We speak to its co-founder to find out what makes Jelenew stand out from the crowd

Tue, Apr 02, 2024 14:11
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On and off the record with Nino Schurter

The news that Nino Schurter, the undisputed GOAT of cross-country mountain biking, will race in 2025 was like music to many an ear. We caught up with him to find out what was behind his decision to continue.

Tue, Mar 12, 2024 12:39
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“I like the action and riding fast”: Jonas Deichmann, marathon man, on his latest endurance epic

Fresh from his out-and-back trek across the width of the United States, the ‘German Forrest Gump’ chats to road.cc about the joys of bikepacking, his best days on a bike, and why the Midwest can be a real slog

Sat, Dec 09, 2023 10:45
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Britain’s toughest hill climbs, according to a former National Hill Climb Championship-winning cyclist

Ahead of the 2023 National Hill Climb Championship this weekend, 2021 winner Tom Bell lists his favourite and most feared hill climb courses across the land, and tells us how to conquer them

Fri, Oct 27, 2023 14:45
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Expert’s choice: The magnificent 7 upgrades to boost performance, comfort and bling up your bike

Top bike product designer Piet Van der Velde of Ere Research chooses his top seven things to give your bike a boost

Thu, Sep 21, 2023 16:00
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Mountain Bike Icons – Faranak Partoazar

Multiple Iranian ladies XCO MTB Champion Faranak Partoazar has defied high cultural odds

Fri, Jun 30, 2023 12:23
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Academic behind ‘cyclists seen as less human’ study: “If you have a safe and normal cycling culture, how could you see people as anything but human?”

Dr Mark Limb chats to the road.cc Podcast about helmets, hi-vis, infrastructure, and the need for more research on why cyclists can be dehumanised by motorists

Thu, Jun 22, 2023 20:44
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From the daily grind of City finance to full-time pro gravel cyclist — Maddy Nutt’s story

We caught up with the Ribble Collective rider in Finland during the inaugural FNLD GRVL race

Thu, Jun 22, 2023 15:18
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Drum & Bass On The Bike is coming to London again this weekend — and its creator is still trying to make sense of it all

It turns out organising these huge ride ‘n’ raves is far from lucrative; but DJ Dom Whiting sees no option but to press on with the relentless juggernaut that his brainchild has become

Fri, Jun 02, 2023 10:18
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How Cerchio Ghisallo make classic wooden bike wheels in the heart of Lombardy

You won't find these wheels at the Giro d'Italia... but the famous Cerchio Ghisallo rims are made with fine Italian craftsmanship right next to the equally famous Passo del Ghisallo climb

Wed, May 24, 2023 16:05
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How to save a bike race: Rás Tailteann organiser on keeping Ireland’s biggest race alive, ‘difficult second album syndrome’, and why some races just mean more

One of Ireland’s most iconic sporting events, the Rás has endured a turbulent few years of cancellations, financial worries, and unlikely comebacks. We speak to organiser Ger Campbell about his efforts to ensure the race’s survival

Fri, Apr 21, 2023 19:12
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King of the hill: Dissecting the barmy British hill climb season with a reigning national champion

We’re now in the thick of the annual short yet dramatic annual hill climb season in the UK. We caught up with the 2021 men's national title winner Tom Bell to find out what the discipline means to him

Mon, Oct 17, 2022 16:33
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Why Silca is at the cutting edge of cycle tech

We speak to Josh Poertner, owner of legendary brand Silca, about how the company is leading the way on some mind-blowing technology

Thu, Sep 15, 2022 09:44
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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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The birth of a new brand: UDOG shoes

What does it take to start a new cycling brand from scratch?

Tue, Jul 26, 2022 12:10
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Exclusive interview: Lizzie Deignan on the Tour de France Femmes, returning to the top after childbirth, her memorable wins, and much more

Race that starts in Paris a week tomorrow is “a massive opportunity and platform” for women’s cycling, says Trek-Segafredo rider who is expecting her second child

Sat, Jul 16, 2022 14:37
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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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The angry backlash against NFTs in cycling, and how Bike Club NFT is trying to turn the tide

When news of a virtual cycling club selling NFTs via cryptocurrency surfaced, some of the reaction was vicious. We spoke to founders of Bike Club NFT to get some answers about non-fungible tokens, and why it says it is doing things differently

Thu, Feb 24, 2022 17:20
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Rapha and British Cycling partner to create City Academies to “increase participation in under-represented groups”

The British Cycling scheme is supported by Rapha and aim to make a "tangible impact on the sport’s future"

Thu, Oct 21, 2021 13:58
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Baggies, gravel and laissez-faire route planning: my unconventional morning with David Millar in Girona

Why baggies, where his brand CHPT3 is heading and more

Sat, Oct 02, 2021 11:00
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Built in Britain: Behind the scenes at Pacenti Cycle Design

Thanks to Muc-Off, we've put together a series of vids to celebrate the custom bike that our lucky raffle winner will be presented with. Our second stop is Pacenti Cycle Design

Tue, Jul 20, 2021 15:23
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Grounded in innovation: A Q+A with Muc-Off for our Built in Britain project in aid of CALM *RAFFLE NOW CLOSED!*

As donations keep rolling in for our exciting Built In Britain raffle, Muc-Off’s Steve Fearn tells us more about the company and its connection to the other great British bike brands involved in the project

Sat, May 22, 2021 09:30
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How a prosthetics doctor who lost his arm after being hit by a lorry driver got back on the bike

Jim Ashworth-Beaumont helped countless amputees through his work, and then became one himself after a horrific incident last year. Here's the story of his remarkable recovery so far...

Sun, Mar 14, 2021 12:01
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Hope and Glory: the story of Hope Technology, a British manufacturing success story

From disc brakes to track bikes, the story of Hope Technology is one fuelled by passion. Here's how it became one of the most innovative brands in cycling

Sun, Dec 27, 2020 13:21
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Health Q&A: Cycling and eye health – today, tomorrow and the future

Optometrist and orthoptist, Simon Frackiewicz explains why cyclists need to look after their eyes to prevent both short and long-term eye problems.

Wed, Oct 14, 2020 08:59
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Health Q&A: Varicose veins – why cyclists get them, and what you should do about them

Varicose vein expert Professor Mark Whiteley explains what cyclists need to know

Thu, Aug 06, 2020 17:00
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Doing road safety differently – ending ‘us v them’ with better road design

New theories that are changing occupational health and safety might help to improve road safety, too

Tue, Aug 04, 2020 13:00
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Cycling and mental health: How to get help & 15 signs someone needs help

Find out from Movember ambassador Nick Frendo how to get help if you're struggling and how to tell if a friend needs help

Sat, Apr 04, 2020 17:39
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Video: How hard is it to design a bicycle? Fairlight designer Dom Thomas spills the beans

What's involved in designing a bicycle? David Arthur finds out

Wed, Aug 29, 2018 12:19
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Interview: Dame Sarah Storey on juggling motherhood with hugely successful cycling career

14-time Paralympic champion reflects on missing this year's Para-cycling Track Worlds, and looks ahead to Tokyo 2020

Sat, Jun 02, 2018 13:05
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