Riding

How to make the most of riding solo: get maximum benefits from training alone

It's all too easy to pick up bad habits when you're riding alone on the open road… smash it solo and stay safe with these ideas to maximise miles on rides for one

Mon, Nov 23, 2020 14:50

9 top tips to make the most of the off-road night riding season

Get organised and motivated to ride into the night this year

Fri, Nov 06, 2020 10:09

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Riding 100 miles in under 3 hours: how Jonathan Shubert broke the Road Records Association 100 mile record

Using mostly one gear due to a rear mech mishap, the science teacher smashed one of the most storied records in cycling with a scarcely believable time of 2:57:58. Here’s how he did it

Wed, Nov 04, 2020 14:47

8 reasons why cycling in autumn is ace – MTB or gravel it’s still good as the seasons change

Keeping the motivation levels high as the seasons change

Mon, Sep 28, 2020 07:39

Video: 2021 Basso Diamante SV Disc first ride – We take this Italian superbike through the Dolomites

Superbikes and Italian mountains make Liam a happy chap

Mon, Sep 21, 2020 12:35

off.road.cc adventures: Elan Valley bikepacking bothy trip

We take on an overnight 90km loop in Mid Wales

Wed, Sep 09, 2020 01:03

Going to a vegan diet for cycling: Everything you need to know about a plant based diet for riding

Go plant-based and keep cranking out the miles

Sun, Aug 30, 2020 22:52

Bikepacking kit on a budget: get everything you need to bivvy and carry your gear under £100

Everything you need for an overnight adventure

Fri, Aug 14, 2020 09:35

HR2VP: everything you need to know about the app that converts heart rate to virtual power

You don't need a smart trainer to use Zwift with HR2VP, as the app gives you a virtual power reading from your heart rate monitor. Find out how it could work for you...

Thu, Aug 06, 2020 10:00

7 reasons to try Strava — boost your rides by bagging segments

Why the ride-recording and segment-racing app should be part of your riding

Tue, Jul 21, 2020 13:00

Why your next bike should be a mountain bike July 2018

8 reasons why your next bike should be a mountain bike

Broaden your cycling horizons by hitting the trails

Sat, Jul 18, 2020 13:00

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Going the distance — learn how to build up to an epic ride

Planning a long ride later this summer? Here's how to build up gradually so you can finish it without breaking yourself

Wed, Jul 08, 2020 13:00

Hit by a driver? The 9 vital steps cyclists should take next

Keep calm and try to follow these steps if you're a cyclist who has been involved in a collision

Mon, Jul 06, 2020 13:00

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How to fit a Chris King Press Fit bottom bracket

PressFit bottom brackets are designed to be simple to fit, here's how to do it...

Fri, Jun 26, 2020 13:00

How to go bikepacking: A beginner’s guide to getting started

From planning a route to the gear you take, here's all the info you need

Thu, Jun 25, 2020 11:10

Bikepacking Brecon Beacons microadventure

Can you spend a night in the hills and still make it to work on time?

Food for thought for when the rules allow

Wed, Jun 24, 2020 08:27

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How to spend a night in the wilds and still make it to work on time

Find out how to get away from the urban grind for a microadventure and get to work refreshed and rested

Tue, Jun 23, 2020 11:32

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How to bleed SRAM hydraulic road disc brakes — find out how to fix spongy brakes

If your brakes aren't quite performing, they may need bleeding

Fri, Jun 19, 2020 13:00

Should you get a bike fit? The 9 pitfalls to avoid

Getting a bike fit is definitely a good idea but here are some bits of the experience that you might not expect...

Tue, Jun 16, 2020 13:00

Going to a vegan diet for cycling: Everything you need to know about a plant based diet for riding

Go plant-based and keep cranking out the miles

Sun, Jun 14, 2020 13:00

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Touring across Europe: Part 2 – Slovenia and Austria

On her ride across Europe from Croatia to Belgium, Emma Silversides finds gravel in Slovenia and quiet roads in Austria

Sat, Jun 13, 2020 13:00

Side-pull brakes: find out how to fit them the easy way

Need new brakes? Here's a straighforward process to get them fitted to your bike

Fri, Jun 12, 2020 13:00

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12 ways that lockdown has changed cycling

The whole world has seen huge changes in 2020, and cycling has too - some for better, others not so much

Fri, Jun 12, 2020 10:46

The best ways to find new off-road trails

How to uncover fresh riding near you

Wed, Jun 10, 2020 08:42

Touring across Europe: Part 1 – Croatia

Touring is whatever you want it to be, says Emma Silversides, and most of all it can be easy. Follow her ride from Croatia to Belgium...

Sat, Jun 06, 2020 13:00

Should you get tubeless tyres? Are they your best option?

If you've bought a bike recently it probably has tubeless-ready wheels. Should you buy tubeless tyres or are inner tubes the best choice?

Tue, May 26, 2020 13:00

Why don’t cyclists use cycle lanes?

Here's what the law says, and why cyclists might sometimes prefer to give cycle lanes a miss

Mon, May 18, 2020 13:00

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How to easily fit & remove through-axle wheels

Usually paired with disc brakes, through-axle wheels are increasingly common; here's how to use them

Fri, May 15, 2020 13:00

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Cycle commuting: 14 hassles to avoid so you get to work easily

Commuting by bike saves you money, gets you fit and gives you an adrenaline boost; find out the pitfalls to avoid and keep it fun

Wed, May 06, 2020 13:00

Video: can an e-bike help Dave beat Chris Froome up the Alpe du Zwift?

Is an extra 250W of help enough to help a third-cat chopper mix it with the pros?

Wed, May 06, 2020 11:27