Interviews

Rising from the Dust – the Lachlan Morton interview

We catch up with Unbound Gravel winner Lachlan Morton to delve into his thoughts on the race, and the evolution of gravel racing and to find out what lies ahead for him.

Tue, Jul 09, 2024 11:00
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Tom Ritchey and the evolution of mountain bikes

We talk all things mountain biking with the godfather of off-road bicycle design.

Fri, Jul 05, 2024 12:31
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Who needs on-bike headphones when you’ve got… a gramophone horn? Behold this custom Airnimal Joey with a musical twist

Ian Ashmeade's impressive self-built addition to his bike brings music to the lanes of Cambridgeshire via a gramophone horn he bought for a tenner

Sun, May 05, 2024 20:44
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The world’s mightiest gravel tyre celebrates its 10th anniversary — learn all about the iconic Panaracer GravelKing range Sponsored

To mark a decade since its first appearance, find out everything you need to know about the Panaracer GravelKing tyres, and hear about the product’s unique history

Thu, May 02, 2024 15:25
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Retrospective: the evolution of Nino Schurter’s cross-country race bikes

We chat with Nino Schurter about his bikes, tech and his Olympic hopes.

Wed, Apr 24, 2024 14:00
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Sofiane Sehili – back to Bombtrack and back to business

The fast-and-far-riding French ultra-racing supremo, Sofiane Sehili, tells us about his return to Bombtrack bikes and getting back to racing.

Fri, Apr 19, 2024 16:00
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The Colnago C68 is every cyclist’s dream bike — find out how it’s made and what makes this Italian legend so special Sponsored

Why is the Colnago C68 at the top of so many ultimate dream bike wishlists? We go behind the scenes at the Colnago factory to find some 'Magia'

Fri, Apr 05, 2024 12:10
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“I feel like I’m wearing clothes made for a woman, and that changes everything” – introducing Jelenew, the haute-couture cycling brand empowering women Sponsored

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 Sponsored

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 Sponsored

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 Sponsored

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 Sponsored

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 Sponsored

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!* Sponsored

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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