Riding

3 hidden winter training secrets most cyclists never learn — get the best out of your off-season riding with these expert tips

We spoke to a top coach and an exercise physiologist to uncover the overlooked training strategies that can transform your winter riding

Tue, Oct 21, 2025 15:00
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Dodgy tactics and Dutch domination: the 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships analysed

Over the weekend, the 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships took place in the Netherlands, we take a deep dive into how it played out and assess where this fast-evolving title race is at.

Mon, Oct 13, 2025 13:00
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Round off the year by challenging yourself to one of these superb winter off-road cycling events

From 10 hour endurance gravel races to Bike Park Wales women-only days, we've picked out some of the best events you should look to do this winter

Wed, Oct 08, 2025 13:00
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Can we survive Iceland’s toughest MTB event? Attempting the first-ever Rift MTB stage race

Despite having no experience of cross-country racing, or riding any real distance, Liam and Ty headed out to Iceland to race their first marathon event

Tue, Sep 30, 2025 09:31
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Can we survive Iceland’s toughest MTB event? Attempting the first-ever Rift MTB stage race

Despite having no experience of cross-country racing, or riding any real distance, Liam and Ty headed out to Iceland to race their first marathon event

Fri, Sep 26, 2025 14:00
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The champion’s choice — two winning bike rigs from the legendary 3 Peaks Cyclo-Cross race

As the brutal 3 Peaks Cyclo-Cross event is taking place this weekend, we caught up with a couple of Peaks legends to hear about the bikes they use for the race, both past and present

Fri, Sep 26, 2025 12:30
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Craving even more mud? Six top tips for gravel riders moving to mountain biking

If you're coming into off-road riding from gravel and are tempted by even fatter tyres and rougher terrain, this article is for you

Wed, Sep 24, 2025 12:00
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Craving even more mud? Six top tips for gravel riders moving to mountain biking

If you're coming into off-road riding from gravel and are tempted by even fatter tyres and rougher terrain, this article is for you

Wed, Sep 24, 2025 12:00
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Stance width and Q-factor may not be the most crucial bike fit measurements: but consistency and familiarity are key

As there's very little research out there on Q-factor and stance width, both remain something of a bike fit mystery. With Favero's new Assioma PRO RS pedals, you can now be sure that your power meter won't affect these measurements at all

Fri, Sep 19, 2025 09:25
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How much faster are deep carbon wheels? We test whether deeper really is faster, and explore which rim depth is best for your riding

Much is made of wind tunnel and CFD tests when proclaiming a certain wheel, bike or aero product as the 'fastest' - but real-world testing plays an important part in deciding if deep-section wheels actually suit you and your riding style

Wed, Sep 17, 2025 15:04
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What’s watt: A beginner’s guide to e- bike motors

Hub motor v mid-motor, torque v watts? What is an e‑bike motor and what does it do?

Wed, Sep 17, 2025 09:41
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Crazy descents, shock results and blown out tyres: your full breakdown of the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships 2025

With the 2025 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships done and dusted we take a look back over the past two weeks of racing from the Swiss Valais region – in chronological order.

Tue, Sep 16, 2025 08:35
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Flat or clipless pedals – which is right for you?

We answer the age old-debate: flats vs clips, which is best?

Fri, Sep 12, 2025 08:23
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Stranded by Tube strikes? Try one of these London cycling routes instead

Join the thousands of commuters getting on their bike this week to beat the disruption

Wed, Sep 10, 2025 16:28
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Are gravel riders set to dominate long distance MTB races?

After riding The RiftMTB Stage Race in Iceland recently, Liam pondered over how gravelers have suddenly become so fast on mountain bikes. Here’s the long and the short of it all

Wed, Sep 10, 2025 13:00
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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

Wed, Sep 10, 2025 10:52
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10 things I learnt while racing my first-ever multi-day stage race

Despite never riding more than 50km, here's what I discovered after riding 295 of them during a multi-day stage race in Iceland

Thu, Sep 04, 2025 13:56
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10 things I learnt while racing my first-ever multi-day stage race

Despite never riding more than 50km, here's what I discovered after riding 295 of them during a multi-day stage race in Iceland

Thu, Sep 04, 2025 13:45
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Pack the bike on your next city break! From the Wild Atlantic Way to terrific Tuscan white gravel, here are some great alternative city break ideas that incorporate cycling

A short hop into Europe and a hire car puts you in reach of cycling's most iconic spots. Here's our pick four city break great destinations with great riding on the doorstep

Thu, Sep 04, 2025 13:03
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10 things I wish I’d known when I started cycling — from fuelling properly to brushing up on bike maintenance skills, get these things right to make your riding more enjoyable

Liam reveals the lessons he would have rather learned a long time ago, instead of years of trial and error

Wed, Sep 03, 2025 12:20
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UCI MTB World Championships 2025 preview: the lowdown on the big Swiss roll out

As the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships heads to Switzerland this weekend, here’s your one-stop preview with everything you need to know

Thu, Aug 28, 2025 13:00
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What tech can actually make you a better cyclist? We asked two top coaches what really works and what you should swerve to improve your performance

With so much cycling tech on the market, it's hard to know what is actually worth your money and will help you to improve. We spoke to two coaches to find out which upgrades and gadgets they think will really make a difference on the bike

Wed, Aug 27, 2025 09:55
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How does Cube keep its bike prices so low? We crunched the numbers and took a huge road trip on Cube’s latest and greatest road bike

Find out how Cube manages to offer top performance at lower prices than the other big brands, and get to know the Litening C:68X SLX better as Jamie takes this pro road race bike on a 550km trip across France

Fri, Aug 08, 2025 15:25
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The mountain bike race where drop bars reign supreme — everything you need to know about the 2025 Leadville Trail 100 MTB race

The Leadville Trail 100 MTB race is one of biggest and toughest mountain bike marathons in the world, and also a place where tech is increasingly blurring boundaries. Here’s what you need to know about this and this weekend’s race.

Fri, Aug 08, 2025 09:59
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A weekend at Lauf Gritfest reminded me why I love gravel — here’s why you should consider the rougher stuff too

The three-day Lauf Gritfest ride in the Cambrian Mountains has become a staple on the UK gravel events calendar. Here's why I love the gravel scene right now

Thu, Jul 31, 2025 13:50
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Is the Tour de France Femmes easier than the Tour de France? The differences between two of the most prestigious races on the pro cycling calendar (and why that question may be the wrong one)

After riding the same route as the pros did on stage 1 and 2 of the Femmes, I have my own thoughts. We've also got some expert advice direct from a WorldTour team on the differences between the men's and women's versions of the Tour de France

Tue, Jul 29, 2025 14:16
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Red Bull Hardline Wales is back this weekend! Here’s the lowdown on who’s racing and how you can watch it

The toughest DH mountain bike race in the world is back, and here's everything you need to know

Wed, Jul 23, 2025 15:45
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Riding the Tour de France’s first-ever stage in the Pyrenees

200 miles and 6,000m of climbing; as the Tour de France tackles the legendary climbs of Tourmalet, Aspin and Peyresourde, let’s look back at the time our man Mat rode with Rapha on a re-creation of the race’s first foray into the high mountains

Sat, Jul 19, 2025 08:00
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Are the lines between road and gravel racing blurring? – Tom Pidcock to race Gravel Worlds

Gravel, dirt, and tar, racing mix seems to be the racing cocktail of choice for a growing number or pro racers. Could it lead to Britain crowning its first UCI Gravel World Champion this year?

Mon, Jul 07, 2025 13:00
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If the world’s leaders got together on tandem mountain bikes for the weekend, I’m convinced it would be a far better place

Most of us don’t question our love of riding bikes, let alone why others do. Yet, there are so many different reasons why – do they all have the same affiliation and meaning? Steve tell us what riding means to him

Fri, Jul 04, 2025 13:00
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