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Why use TORQ to fuel for a gravel event

Gravel racing has become the most engaging cycling event for riders who want an immersive drop bar adventure experience. If you love suffering and strategy, nothing compares to gravel bike racing.

Mon, Mar 03, 2025 10:00
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The easiest way to increase your average speed? Why riding harder on hills can be faster than keeping an even pace

Yes, there are caveats and other factors to consider, but our testing might surprise those of you who think even stevens is faster than varying your effort according to the incline

Fri, Feb 28, 2025 17:00
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2025 UCI Gravel World Championships bite the dust – what next?

The 2025 UCI Gravel World Championship will not be happening as planned – what now, what does it mean?

Wed, Feb 26, 2025 15:00
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MTB trail etiquette – can winter riding damage trails?

Does winter riding ruin mountain bike trails? We examine the causes of trail damage.

Thu, Feb 13, 2025 12:27
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Aero bike vs aero position — why spending thousands on a new bike might be slower than sticking with your old one

We pit the latest Factor Ostro VAM aero bike against a decade-old climbing bike. The results might surprise you

Mon, Feb 10, 2025 10:50
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What is a cyclo-cross bike?

Learn all about the drop-bar dirt bike built for competing in the cyclo-cross racing discipline.

Thu, Feb 06, 2025 12:00
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2025 UCI Cyclo-Cross World Championships – how the races were won

Full race recap of how the weekend unfolded.

Mon, Feb 03, 2025 08:14
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The seat tube-less Baldiso One aero bike laughs in the face of UCI rules, and it’s now available to buy

1,500 of these 3D-printed aero frames will be produced, and if you want one then complete bikes are available from €12,430. Builds can come in as light as 6.4kg

Sun, Jan 26, 2025 21:44
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Cycling in winter – six tips for riding outside in the cold

Top advice to make the soggy season more bearable

Fri, Jan 24, 2025 15:00
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2025 UCI Cyclo-Cross World Championships preview

Next weekend the 2025 UCI Cyclo-Cross World Championships take place in Northern France. Here’s everything you need to know.

Fri, Jan 24, 2025 12:00
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Night riding – 8 tips for mountain biking at night

Get organised and motivated to ride into the night this year.

Wed, Jan 22, 2025 12:59
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Five reasons why we hope this isn’t the future of race bikes (and five reasons we like it)

The recently released Ridley Noah Fast stands out from other pro bikes with its radical front end...but is that a good thing? Jamie offers his take on the pros and cons

Wed, Jan 22, 2025 10:30
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Mountain biking in the rain – how to ride in muddy conditions

Top tips on how to make the most out of riding wet trails

Fri, Jan 17, 2025 14:52
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Wake up Western bike wheel brands! Have Chinese carbon wheels now overtaken established brands factoring in performance and price?

Chinese carbon wheels have long been cheaper, but do they now offer as good (or even better) performance as well!? By digging into the details, we aimed to find out

Mon, Jan 13, 2025 13:08
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Why am I putting out more power on the hills than on flat roads? We speak to a bike fit expert and hit the indoor trainer to find out

If you train with power, do you find it easier to put out higher numbers grinding up an incline while struggling on flat roads, even on a virtual trainer? We needed some answers!

Fri, Jan 10, 2025 17:00
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UCI unveils new Continental MTB Series with no Asian or African rounds

At the end of 2024, the UCI announced the launch of a new Continental MTB series, designed to offer aspiring World Cup racers the chance to qualify for the series – yet there are no rounds in Africa or Asia.

Tue, Jan 07, 2025 13:34
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A new Cannondale, a wild gravel racer and aero bikes galore — the 10 bikes we’re most excited for in 2025

What road and gravel bikes are on your 2025 wishlist? Here's our top 10, plus some we've already managed to test ride

Fri, Jan 03, 2025 17:00
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Chinese bikes are coming and slamming your stem won’t make you faster — 10 things I learnt whilst making 101 cycling videos in 2024

101 videos, £100,000s of bikes, the latest tech and high profile interviews - here's my highlights of 2024

Tue, Dec 31, 2024 16:24
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The biggest cycling stories of 2024

It's time for our yearly round-up of all the biggest, best and most bizarre cycling news we've brought you over the past 12 months

Mon, Dec 30, 2024 16:59
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These controversial cycle lanes caused uproar — but what actually happened once infrastructure was installed?

From success stories and safer roads to further protests and councils backtracking, here's what happened with some of Britain's most controversial cycling projects

Fri, Dec 27, 2024 15:45
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A recent pro bike auction shows that pro cyclists still have no respect for The Rules… so, should you tilt your saddle forward too?

As a growing number of elite riders break with bike seat tradition, we ask expert fitters to weigh in on the evidence behind the downward tilt

Tue, Dec 17, 2024 09:53
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Killer training sessions to skyrocket your cycling fitness — the ultimate intervals to build your FTP

Do these four sessions regularly while monitoring your power output and you'll be riding faster in no time

Thu, Dec 05, 2024 20:58
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Have I finally found out why I keep getting dropped? Why hydration is more important than you think for cycling performance

When it comes to getting the most out of yourself on the bike, knowing how salty you are can be a useful tool to unlocking your best efforts, as I was about to find out

Sat, Nov 23, 2024 13:00
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Is the ideal winter e-bike… a mountain bike?

We look at the electric mountain bikes from Cube and why a knobbly tyre bike might be your ideal bike for winter

Fri, Nov 08, 2024 09:18
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What will a complete indoor riding novice make of the latest tech? We got road.cc’s co-founder Tony to try a virtual cycling app for the first time

Indoor cycling has been revolutionised in the last decade... but what if you never started in the first place? We set our highly sceptical colleague up on Rouvy to see if we could change his mind

Thu, Nov 07, 2024 17:00
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2025 UCI Gravel World Series – everything you need to know

We take a look at 2025 and how to qualify for the Gravel World Championships.

Mon, Nov 04, 2024 14:00
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Types of mountain bike trail – different trail types and what they mean

Everything you need to know about mountain bike trails and where to find them.

Sat, Nov 02, 2024 11:00
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Everything you need to know about cycling shoes — from materials and sole stiffness to closure systems and cleat compatibility, make the right choice when selecting your bike shoes

Whether you ride on the road, for leisure or prefer hitting the gravel tracks and trails, there's a cycling shoe for you. Here's some essential info about pretty much all shoe types available to you (apart from SPD sandals)

Tue, Oct 29, 2024 13:43
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How to increase your cycling motivation in winter — essential tips to keep your spirits up on the bike when the temps drop

With the right kit, equipment and mindset, winter riding can be a joy. Here's what you need to know to keep you motivated to ride, whatever the weather

Tue, Oct 29, 2024 13:07
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What is Cross-Country Short Track? Everything you need to know about XCC

Mountain bike cross-country Short Track racing or XCC has been around in one form or another for a while, where does it stand in the grand scheme of things?

Tue, Oct 29, 2024 09:00
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