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How to ride massive climbs: Take your cycling up a level with these top tips for tackling mountains and huge hills

Riding the biggest climbs can be made a little easier if you follow this handy advice...

Tue, Sep 22, 2026 16:00

Cycle to work mythbusting: from worrying about the weather to safety and security, here’s how road.cc readers conquer the commute

We asked road.cc readers for their best tips to overcome these barriers to cycling to work, and their advice might just get you swapping the bus for a bike

Thu, Sep 17, 2026 14:28

Rights of way for off-road cycling explained: Know where you can and cannot ride with this easy guide

Riding off-road can take riders over a range of trails and tracks, many of which aren't actually legal to ride on. Let's dispel some myths and explain the ins and outs of right of way in England and Wales

Wed, Sep 16, 2026 13:37

Voi refuses to take bikes out of Ealing, Forest losing patience with Sadiq Khan, Also’s highly anticipated TM-B e-bike faces more delays, Merseyrail e-bike ban protest + more

All the news from the world of e-bikes, including Orbea's frame issues, Also's TM-B delays, ongoing London e-bike turf wars and more

Fri, Sep 11, 2026 16:05

Over a decade since it revolutionised indoor training, has Zwift stood the test of time?

It's still by far the biggest indoor training platform, but is Zwift still the best of the lot?

Sun, Sep 06, 2026 09:00

Velo De Ville has raised the game for urban e-bikers to celebrate 60 years of cycling innovation: Meet the all new HUB-e Sponsored

Velo De Ville’s breakthrough HUB-e – the brand’s first personalised e-bike to use Bosch’s new HUB-Drive motor – is now open for registrations of interest. Here's everything you need to know...

Fri, Aug 14, 2026 15:03

Beyond the bubble: Finding stillness (and sweaty climbs) over the hills of Girona

Tue, Aug 11, 2026 15:40

The no-fuss commuter: Testing automatic gears on the steep hills of Bath Sponsored

Mon, Aug 10, 2026 13:47

“We let you down”: Beleaguered e-bike conversion kit company Swytch issues fresh update, NYC micromobility in the spotlight, New Jersey’s draconian e-bike laws begin + more

A round-up of e-bike news, including Swytch's efforts to get things right, recommendations for NYC's mayor and some new hire bikes in Ealing and Stowmarket

Fri, Aug 07, 2026 13:04

Flandrien Challenge – Muur van Geraardsbergen (Image Credit – Jo Burt)

Flanders? Completed it mate. 59 brutal bergs later, here’s how I conquered the Flandrien Challenge

Je ne regrette Flandrien: VecchioJo rides all of the cobbles and bergs

Thu, Aug 06, 2026 17:17

The madness of L’Alpe d’Huez during the Tour de France made for the best cycling adventure I’ve ever been on Sponsored

Liam goes on an epic adventure to one of the most legendary locations to ride a bike, with the trusty Cadence app leading the way

Tue, Aug 04, 2026 09:46

I’ve raced downhill, enduro, four-cross and BMX… but gravel is a whole different beast Sponsored

Mick's tried his hand at nearly all kinds of MTB racing, but the fearsome Gralloch in Scotland was his first ever gravel race. Here's how he got on, and how Yoeleo's tough, fast and lightweight C45 NxT gravel wheels could help you conquer a gravel epic

Mon, Aug 03, 2026 11:02

After a big blunder in Birmingham, the Met gets London e-bike speed tests right – plus councils tap micromobility millions, Scott unveils fresh urban e-bike + more

The latest from the world of e-bikes, including the Met's testing setup, London's latest e-bike controversy, Scott's new models + more

Fri, Jul 31, 2026 11:58

Why Alpe d Huez is the Tour de France’s most iconic climb July 2026

Why Alpe d’Huez is the Tour de France’s most iconic climb – maybe – even if it isn’t the best

Stages of the 2026 Tour de France finish on Alpe d’Huez twice in two days, underlining the mountain's important place in cycling folklore, but what makes this famous climb so special when there are bigger, tougher and more beautiful roads in the Alps?

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 09:00

One of the first bikes to do it all: A deep dive into this lovingly restored Bates B.A.R. from 1948

"The Best All Rounder that breaks all records" according to the Bates catalogue of the time!

Sun, Jul 19, 2026 21:45

Merseyrail to ban all non-folding e-bikes citing safety risks — plus NJ e-bike licensing continues to confound, Lime gets dumped down under + more

This week: rail operator bans non-folding e-bikes, Lime contract ended in Melbourne, a knock-on effect of NJ bike licensing, plus Segway update unlocks auto shifting

Fri, Jul 17, 2026 11:32

Deer Hunter on the turbo, chewing ice in a heatwave and new understandings of migration: How a Lewisham cyclist broke an ultra cycling record and learnt to see the world differently

Mark Kowalski made a deal with his fiancée that he would not take part in the legendary Transcontinental ultra-cycling race this year. So, he decided to ride 2,800km in a week instead

Mon, Jul 13, 2026 17:53

Remembering Lance Armstrong’s Trek 5500 from 1999, the first fully carbon fibre bike to win* the Tour de France

* 'Win' comes with a hard asterisk now of course... but we can still look back fondly at the rapidly evolving road bike technology of the time

Sun, Jul 12, 2026 21:45

Amazon makes a million e-bike deliveries in Belgium (despite company’s carbon emissions rising by 16%), Portland’s world record ambitions, another e-bike brand goes pop + more

This week: e-commerce giant makes 1 millionth cargo bike delivery in Belgium, Engwe's new e-SUV does it all, Portland aims for world record, plus Scottish e-bike schemes expand

Fri, Jul 10, 2026 11:18

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12 cycling trends NOT to copy from the Tour de France pros — do we really need slammed stems, ceramic bearings and integrated everything?

Some things are best left to the professionals... there are plenty of things pro cyclists do that are worth taking inspiration from, but in this article we're focusing on what NOT to copy off the pros

Sat, Jul 04, 2026 11:12

Wimbledon parking chaos, Ant McPartlin’s Lime bike rage, free Santander Sunday rides + more

This week we're covering parking panic at Wimbledon, the return of TFL's free Cycle Sundays, and an unusually sensible e-biking decision on the other side of the Atlantic

Fri, Jul 03, 2026 12:01

Goodyear’s newest high-performance bike tyres

Faster, lighter and stronger: Everything you need to know about Goodyear’s latest ultra high-performance road and gravel tyres Sponsored

Thu, Jul 02, 2026 14:05

2026 team bikes ranked: From the ‘cheapest’ to Pogacar’s £15k superbike, we attempt to rate every bike in the Tour de France

Liam takes a closer look at every Tour de France bike, ranking them on little more than vibes alone

Tue, Jun 30, 2026 15:00

A new do-it-all e-bike from Amflow, Halfords profits soar, New Jersey latest to attempt bike licensing and registration system + more

This week we're looking at three intriguing new e-bikes, poring over Halfords' healthy profit margins, and heading stateside for some disappointing yet typical bike licensing news (will they ever learn?)

Fri, Jun 26, 2026 13:40

Is this the electric cargo bike of the future, now? A first ride on the Tarran L1s that may just revolutionise carrying stuff by bike

It's fair to say Richard has been rather impressed with the pre-production Tarran L1s that he managed to get his hands on. Read on for all the details and an early verdict

Wed, Jun 24, 2026 11:56

How to survive hot summer rides — protect your skin, hydrate and pick the right clothing to make the most of summer on the bike

It can get mighty toasty out there, even here in the UK. Here's how to stay protected and comfortable

Tue, Jun 23, 2026 14:00

Bosch unveils its first hub motor, semi-pro wins Voi Bike Challenge at Nocturne crit race, Florida sets close pass law + more

Bosch's first-ever hub-based motor, Voi crit, and e-bike-related updates from Oxfordshire and Florida feature in this week's round-up

Fri, Jun 19, 2026 12:20

Seven magnificent off-road bikepacking adventures that could change your life

If you’ve ever dreamed of simply packing your essentials and riding off into the mysterious sunsets of far-off lands, here are 7 magnificent bikepacking routes to help inspire that dream to become a reality.

Tue, Jun 16, 2026 14:02

The 2012 SOMEC Falkon 1.2 that helped secure a veteran’s championship title against some formidable ex-pros

"Be motivated like the falcon, hunt gloriously." A quote from Rumi, the 13th-century Persian poet...

Sun, Jun 14, 2026 21:45

A closer look at Jill Scott’s custom Mercian Ventura Allroad for her gruelling 388-mile Sport Relief challenge

The former England midfielder is currently cycling and running some mega distances on her quest to get from Wembley to the Stadium of Light by Friday. Here's some more info on the bike she's using

Wed, Jun 10, 2026 13:55