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How to bikepack on a budget: complete bivvy kit under £100

Everything you need for an overnight adventure

Tue, Jan 04, 2022 06:51
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15 Things we wish we knew in the beginning: Ask the audience

What things did you wish you knew when you started riding?

Thu, Dec 30, 2021 12:41
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Best of the live blog 2021: UK’s new steepest climb; Olympic controversy; Groin-BREAKING NEWS; Mr Loophole getting schooled; Cleat set-up from Hell; Jeremy Vine; Surrey traffic cops + all our live blog favourites

Check out all the top stories from a jam-packed 2021 on the road.cc live blog

Mon, Dec 27, 2021 12:00
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Top cycling hacks to save money this winter — cheap alternatives to expensive bike products to keep you riding for less

Jaw drop when you see the price of something seemingly cycling-specific that you need? Don't tell, but there are some everyday products that can do pretty much the same job for way cheaper

Thu, Dec 23, 2021 15:31
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Sunset to Sunrise

The long summer ride's evil twin

Wed, Dec 22, 2021 15:02
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Dorset 330 – A Winter Bikepacking Adventure

Who says bikepacking is just for summer adventures?

Wed, Dec 15, 2021 11:00
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15 tips to complete the Rapha Festive 500 and knock off the kilometres with ease

Looking to make the most of the festive season for your fitness? Here’s how to smash Rapha’s Christmas challenge in the lead up to the new year

Tue, Dec 14, 2021 15:00
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Dorset 330 – A Winter Bikepacking Adventure

Who says bikepacking is just for summer adventures?

Fri, Dec 10, 2021 12:52
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road.cc’s favourite routes on komoot: Brad’s Great Escape from SE London to Kent

This month we're back in the capital for our komoot route... but not for long, as Brad tells us about his favourite weekend jaunt through the Kent countryside with some refuelling stops on the way

Tue, Nov 30, 2021 17:47
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15 Terrible pieces of MTB advice: Ask the audience

We took to social media to see what terrible mountain bike advice you've been given.

Tue, Nov 30, 2021 08:59
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How to overcome winter woes

It can be tough to stay motivated during winter, but it pays to get out there - whatever the weather (almost)

Mon, Nov 22, 2021 16:59
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To stop, or not to stop – that is the question

Is stopping on winter rides something best avoided, or at least kept to a minimum?

Mon, Nov 15, 2021 12:45
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Top tips for mountain biking downhill in the mud – how to ride in muddy conditions

Technique advice for riding in the wet

Sat, Nov 13, 2021 13:00
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How to beat winter – Tips, tricks and clothing advice for making the most of riding through winter

Cycling in the winter can seem like a miserable prospect. But with these top equipment and clothing tips, you can enjoy riding outside through more of the year

Fri, Oct 29, 2021 11:38
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The road.cc team’s favourite routes on komoot: Mat’s blast on the edge of Salisbury Plain

This month, Mat Brett shares a short, action-packed ride in Wiltshire that takes in everything from muddy trails to asphalt; you're going to need a gravel bike for this one

Thu, Oct 21, 2021 14:59
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Cross-Country racing – where next for the UK?

With Olympic and UCI champions, why is the UK XC scene struggling?

Wed, Oct 13, 2021 15:13
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The goodness of winter gravel riding

Mountainbiking can be great fun during the winter – but it can also be a pain at times. Why not give gravel a go for the winter?

Tue, Oct 12, 2021 10:17
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Cycling getaways: Why Girona is such a great gravel holiday destination

Planning your next off-road getaway? Here’s why this Catalonian city just north of Barcelona is a go to…

Sun, Oct 10, 2021 11:00
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Double Divide: Gravelling from Inverness to Manchester

One divide tour wasn't quite enough for these two

Fri, Oct 08, 2021 10:24
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Joss Lowden’s Hour Record-breaking Argon 18 bike and Le Col kit

She's done it! And a serious amount of attention was paid to Lowden's setup to ensure she smashed the record. Get the tech details here...

Thu, Sep 30, 2021 19:19
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The road.cc team’s favourite routes on komoot: Jack’s ‘slightly longer than an hour’ South Staffs lunch loop

This month Jack shares his afternoon loop that extends slightly beyond lunch hour, with a few lumps and bumps along the way

Thu, Sep 23, 2021 13:46
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Big Read: Racing after lockdown – Liam’s Ex Enduro diary

Our Liam tackles his first race after lockdown and it's a biggie

Mon, Sep 20, 2021 12:58
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Find out how you can get better at racing on Zwift

You need to be fit to do well on the online cycling platform. You can also learn some simple tricks and techniques to improve your performance…

Mon, Sep 20, 2021 11:00
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Bikepacking along the West Kernow Way

Aled and Jo bikepack along the newest long-distance cycling route

Thu, Sep 16, 2021 08:57
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Discover the world of bikepacking with Komoot

We've teamed up with Komoot to help you discover bikepacking adventures

Fri, Sep 03, 2021 09:26
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The road.cc team’s favourite routes on komoot: Anna’s ‘flying visit’ from Lindfield to London

This month, Anna Marie Hughes shares her ~50 miler point-to-point ride from Sussex to London, with the Toys/Brasted/Downe triple hills right at the end to finish with a bang!

Tue, Aug 31, 2021 09:17
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Exploring the Sussex Lanes with komoot & Liam Yates | Finding the UK’s best routes

Komoot set us the challenge of finding the best routes in the UK and our search for some of the best gravel riding lead us over to Sussex to meet up with Sean Yates' son, Liam who took us out on one of his favourite routes.

Thu, Aug 26, 2021 11:30
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An epic Scottish gravel ride with komoot & Scotty Laughland | Finding the UK’s best routes

Komoot set us the challenge of finding the best routes in the UK and our search for some of the best gravel riding lead us to Scotland to team up with pro mountain bike athlete, Scotty Laughland who took us out on one of his favourite routes.

Thu, Aug 19, 2021 11:35
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Hustle City: all-action cycling fitness game now playable with dumb trainer and speed sensor

Increasing accessibility to the indoor game, could this be the best distraction for packing in a serious workout for all budgets? We spoke to the game producers to find out what it is all about...

Wed, Aug 11, 2021 08:50
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Midlife cycling performance: too late for speed?

In an extract from his new book, The Midlife Cyclist, Phil Cavell argues that most of us train too hard and need to back off in order to reach our fitness potential

Tue, Aug 10, 2021 11:00
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