Riding

Lime takes on public transport… while Forest takes on Lime. Plus the US e-bike market expands, e-bike ‘library’ launched in Cork + more

Welcome to our second weekly round-up. Join us for the latest developments, market shifts, and tech breakthroughs from the rapidly evolving world of e-bikes

Sat, Mar 14, 2026 12:00

“A tax on smaller riders”: Do pro cyclists feel safer following the UCI’s introduction of new bike setup regulations? We asked several riders for their opinions

Riders including Anna Henderson, Cat Ferguson, Rory Townsend and Lewis Askey tell us how the controversial new rules will affect (or won't affect) them

Thu, Mar 12, 2026 16:11

MTB enduro racing for beginners: Get prepared for a successful day between the tapes

Everything you need to know to get yourself ready for an enduro race

Mon, Mar 09, 2026 17:06

Is this £11k dream machine the ultimate e-bike? Plus MTB legend calls for better e-bike distinctions, the rise and rise of e-bike hire schemes continues + more

Looking for the latest news on all things e-bike? Lucky you, because you're reading our first ever weekly ebiketips round-up! We'll be covering new e-bikes, e-bike law, infrastructure, business and everything in between

Fri, Mar 06, 2026 16:08

The 60-year-old cyclist in training to ride every stage of the Tour de France after a hip replacement and leukaemia diagnosis

Despite plenty of hurdles, David Stoyle is taking on one of the biggest challenges in all of cycling. We spoke to David about his planning and preparation for the huge event

Thu, Feb 19, 2026 11:02

Norco’s lightweight e-MTB blends confidence with an agile ride – Norco Sight VLT TQ C2 first ride review

Norco's Sight VLT goes mid-power with TQ's HPR60 motor, and we've ridden it ahead of launch

Wed, Feb 18, 2026 14:00

road.cc Dealclincher takeover: Half-price Scope wheelsets, last chance to stock up on discounted Gore kit, Bontrager shoes + Shimano pedals for £115 + more

We've also spotted Lizard Skins saddle bags with 70% off, a Park Tool hex wrench set for £8.50 and a fancy Rapha case for 20 quid. Go forth and grab some deals

Fri, Feb 13, 2026 16:48

Nine of the best cheap* 2026 aero road bikes (according to Liam)

Fancy a new aero bike, but don't fancy spending quite so many thousands? In an expensive category, here are some of your less expensive options

Wed, Feb 11, 2026 16:18

Six ways to survive winter riding if you hate mud

Dodge the filth and still come out fitter and faster

Wed, Feb 11, 2026 14:00

Aero skinsuits, crazy monocoque bikes and 141mph top speeds (in the snow): Remembering Bike Speed, the most extreme MTB spin-off of all time

Imagine racing a mountain bike downhill on snow at 141mph? Welcome to the thrilling yet terrifying 1990s battle that was Bike Speed

Tue, Jan 27, 2026 14:00

The 1990s really was the golden era of British mountain biking

The 1990s are often referred to as a 'golden era' for mountain biking. Steve takes a retro ride back in time armed with a just flex stem, bar ends, & all decked out in dayglo Lycra to recount the raucous ride through that defining decade

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 16:00

How to make your bike shift smoother — the main causes of bike gear problems and how to fix them

Are your gears not working as they should? Here are 10 things to check to get them running smoothly

Sun, Jan 11, 2026 14:52

Is Keir Starmer ignoring cycling? Labour’s Road Safety Strategy discussed + Simon Yates’ shock retirement, British Cycling’s cyclocross paywall, and we rank the 2026 peloton’s new kits

2026 hasn’t taken its time, has it? Which at least means there’s plenty to discuss on the first podcast episode of the year

Fri, Jan 09, 2026 17:10

I did the UK’s most expensive café ride

£265 for a coffee. Yes, you read that correctly.

Wed, Jan 07, 2026 16:01

What exactly is bikejoring? Inside this emerging mountain bike niche where your dog does most of the hard work

Tired of riding under your own steam? Get your dog to pull you along! Ok, it's not quite as simple as that, but with this mini-guide you and your canine friend can start your journey towards bikejoring bliss

Wed, Jan 07, 2026 14:00

The making of British mountain biking

Although we take our high-tech and refined mountain bikes and hand carved trails for granted these days, mountain bikes as we know them today didn’t even exist pre 1980s. This is the story of how the machines and the sport as we now know it first came to

Thu, Dec 25, 2025 10:00

A festive Bike at Bedtime: Steve’s 1984 Concorde Astore

Steve takes us on a retro ride back to Christmas 1984 and a short-lived fling - and the break up - with his Concorde Astore

Wed, Dec 24, 2025 20:00

Fantasy Christmas bikes — 10 legendary bikes from yesteryear featuring Raleigh, Mercier, Legnano + more

Christmas is nearly here, and Steve has been dreaming of fantasy bikes of old; some he once rode, others he watched in awe from the roadside as a kid, some he’s never set eyes on. Here’s his Christmas dream bike list

Tue, Dec 23, 2025 16:04

Does the pro mountain bike circuit really need more World Cup venues? The pros and cons of branching out beyond top level MTB’s European base

Ahead of the biggest season in racing history, we look at the new South Korean and North American venues, and ask whether it's too much, or a much-needed expansion

Tue, Dec 09, 2025 14:00

Off-road bikes are going back to the future, and I’m here for it

Michael might not be buying into all of the latest trends, so it's a good job that some older tech is making a comeback. Just with newer names...

Mon, Dec 08, 2025 14:27

Cheating on Zwift with an exoskeleton: is this the future of assisted cycling?

I was keen to find out if an exoskeleton can compensate for my lack of fitness...

Sun, Dec 07, 2025 12:01

Cure Leukaemia The Tour 21 November 2025 – The peloton and Tim Adams

Ever wondered what it’s like to ride the full Tour de France route with pro-level support? Experience the ultimate bucket list cycling challenge with The Tour 21

Complete all 21 stages of the Tour de France, one week ahead of the pros, with full on-event support, and help raise funds for Cure Leukaemia with The Tour 21

Thu, Nov 27, 2025 11:09

The £2 indoor cycling app that could transform your winter training

icTrainer offers real world routes, structured workouts and the ability to ride uploaded GPX files, all for £2 a month. You can even try it for free with our exclusive code

Fri, Nov 21, 2025 16:00

From Lille to London on the Van Rysel EDR: riding 300km to deliver a brand new endurance bike

Liam recounts the story of his little multi-day spin to deliver Van Rysel's new mile muncher, clocking off some legendary cobbles and trying to get fed at super awkward times along the way

Tue, Nov 18, 2025 16:01

Should more riders copy Jan-Willem van Schip’s mad aero set-up? We asked a bike fitter

It got the UCI in a tizzy, but what lessons can we learn to make our bikes faster and more comfortable?

Fri, Nov 14, 2025 16:21

The bike that went to jail: Sofiane Sehili’s Bombtrack Hook EXT Ti from his Eurasian record bid

Ultra-endurance rider Sofiane Sehili’s latest adventure included forests, barbed wire, and a spell in a Russian jail – but he and his gravel bike eventually made it home unscathed. Here’s the full lowdown on the machine behind his record-breaking ambition

Sun, Nov 09, 2025 21:45

Here are the 2026 Tour de France stages I’d love to ride myself, and why

The 2026 route reveal has thrown up some real gems, including legendary climbs such as the Alpe d’Huez and Galibier. Here are a few ways you can experience the Tour de France route for yourself

Wed, Oct 29, 2025 11:59

e-MTB riding etiqutte: top tips on how to keep your ride enjoyable for everyone

Riding any kind of bike comes with its list of etiquette, however with the increased speeds of e-bikes, etiquette becomes even more important

Sat, Oct 25, 2025 09:00

How to race an electric mountian bike – Five top e-MTB racing tips from Tracy Moseley

From dealing with the extra weight to simply being nice, we caught up with Tracy Moseley after 2025's Ard Rock to learn more about racing e-MTBs

Thu, Oct 23, 2025 09:00

How to master wet roots on your mountain bike or gravel bike

Slippery, uneven and always different, wet roots can be mighty scary to ride, but here's how its done

Wed, Oct 22, 2025 13:34