Riding

Hitting 100kph on a bike — what does it take to break this elusive cycling speed barrier?

Is it possible for anyone to smash 100kph/62mph on a humble road bike riding down a suitable descent? We took to a long, well-surfaced and quiet road to find out...

Thu, Feb 16, 2023 10:38
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2023 UK gravel events – the best off-road races of the year

Get your calendar out and start penciling these in...

Fri, Feb 10, 2023 09:00
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Not giving up — why a camera cyclist driven off social media by abuse won’t stop reporting dangerous motorists

“Reducing the amount of carnage on our roads is too important a cause to walk away from,” says Deacon Thurston, who deleted his Twitter and YouTube accounts after a targeted harassment campaign

Thu, Feb 09, 2023 17:30
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Zwift is “the most inaccessible app out there” claim visually impaired cyclists — but when will Zwift fix it?

Despite the rapid progression of virtual cycling platforms in recent years, none of them currently offer tech such as audio cues in place of visual ones in all scenarios for cyclists with visual impairments. What is Zwift doing about it?

Fri, Feb 03, 2023 12:34
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Swytch Electric Ride Guide: Newcastle centre and Tynemouth – city cycling alongside the Tyne

Newcastle's unique city centre and river explored by Swytch-converted Brompton

Tue, Jan 31, 2023 12:49
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What is a hybrid bike? Everything you need to know about the UK’s best-selling bike type

With fatter tyres than a road bike and a less heavy-duty build than a mountain bike, hybrids are ideal for everyday riding in a lot of situations

Wed, Jan 11, 2023 18:09
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Coffee & ride with komoot: Simon’s Spritz cycle on the Venetian Lagoon

Four Ferries and a Bike Ride makes for a memorable day trip from La Serenissima

Fri, Jan 06, 2023 18:27
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Taking on the new North Downs Way Riders’ Route by bike

Our VecchioJo rides the recently completed North Downs Way Riders' Route, a 246km, fully rideable jaunt from Farnham to Dover

Thu, Dec 29, 2022 18:44
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Best of the road.cc live blog 2022: Terrible cycling takes, laughable cycle lanes, Highway Code changes, monster climbs, mechanical mishaps, pineapple pizzas + much more

A year's worth of live blog entertainment, scandal and debate in one place...

Thu, Dec 29, 2022 15:28
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From Highway Code changes to Active Travel England – the big cycling campaigning stories of 2022

As a turbulent year in politics nears its end, we look back at some of the highlights for active travel, as well as Grant Shapps going spectacularly off-brief

Tue, Dec 27, 2022 17:51
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Swytch Electric Ride Guide: Along the Blackpool coast – easy cycling past iconic sights

Largely traffic-free riding with hugely varied views along the Fylde coast

Fri, Dec 23, 2022 14:01
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Is Zwift racing ‘cleaner’ than pro road racing? Dissecting the furore around cheating in virtual cycling

After a number of high-profile incidents of foul play in the competitive arm of cycling's biggest online platform, a narrative has emerged that cheating is rife and goes unchecked... is this true, and what does Zwift itself have to say?

Tue, Dec 20, 2022 17:55
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Cape Epic route 2023 – everything you need to know

What the Cape Epic lacks in absolute riding distance, it compensates for in harsh, technical terrain. We take a closer look at what riders can expect come 19 March 2023

Thu, Dec 15, 2022 13:00
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Rapha Festive 500: smash this modern classic winter riding challenge with our top tips

Our advice on how best to juggle 500km of riding in eight days around hangovers and a belly full of festive foodstuffs

Wed, Dec 14, 2022 17:04
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UCI MTB World Cup 2022: Cross-country season recap

The 2022 XCO World Cup season featured several race winners and unusual discord within Swiss mountain biking. Here’s the full season recap

Wed, Dec 14, 2022 16:11
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Cycling events to keep you active over the holidays

Our pick of the most interesting Christmas cycling challenges

Wed, Dec 14, 2022 12:00
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Swytch Electric Ride Guide: Yorkshire’s Elsecar Greenway and Dove Valley Trail – the ultimate family ride

A leisure ride along a section of the Trans Pennine Trail near Barnsley

Tue, Dec 06, 2022 16:50
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Mountain bike etiquette – the lowdown on trail-side manners

Everything you need to know about the unwritten rules of MTB

Thu, Dec 01, 2022 12:23
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Winter cycling — 6 top tips to help you keep riding through the colder months

It can be mentally tough sometimes, but cycling in the winter is all about preparation. Here's how to do it

Thu, Nov 24, 2022 15:08
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Footballers who cycle XI — the Premier League stars who love life on two wheels

From Shearer to Salah via a Premier League-winning manager, Champions League winners, record goalscorers and of course... Neil Warnock in the dugout

Mon, Nov 21, 2022 12:43
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How Cube is catering for cyclists of all ages, abilities and disciplines

Bavarian brand Cube is one of the youngest and most dynamic global cycling companies to make bikes for all. We take a closer look at how it's done

Thu, Nov 17, 2022 12:16
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Coffee & Ride with komoot: Ryan’s daunting yet delightful day in the Dromara Hills

This month’s route features lots of stunning steep and quiet climbs, ferociously fast descents, delicious bakes, and the odd Marian apparition – what more could you possibly want?

Sun, Nov 06, 2022 21:55
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YT Szepter first-ride – a drop-bar trail slayer

YT’s Szepter is a gravel bike with gravity-orientated tendencies

Thu, Nov 03, 2022 15:15
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What is singletrack?

Where do you find singletrack, who builds it and why is it such a foundational feature of mountain biking?

Thu, Oct 27, 2022 08:26
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A few hours around the Gower: Jamie’s coffee & ride on the stunning South Wales coastline

This route traverses Britain's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, taking in beaches, hills and of course an all important coffee stop

Wed, Oct 26, 2022 13:25
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Cross-country mountain biking: everything you need to know

Steep climbs, technical downs and the odd gap jump - welcome to the action-packed world of cross-country mountain biking

Thu, Oct 20, 2022 12:30
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Gravel cycling: experiencing a women’s bikepacking event

Riding the Sisters in the Wild x East Devon Trail rally

Tue, Oct 18, 2022 08:36
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Downhill mountain biking – everything you need to know

The most extreme and risk-on form of mountain biking explained

Thu, Oct 13, 2022 12:00
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The best places in the UK for autumn cycling

There’s something special about riding autumnal trails, and we've listed the 10 best spots to experience them

Thu, Oct 13, 2022 09:18
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Coffee & Ride with komoot: Simon’s South of France Sizzler

From Nice to Cap d’Antibes and back – with lots of yachts, villas, and a rear flat at the halfway point

Wed, Sep 28, 2022 15:11
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