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10 cycling New Year resolutions for 2024

Boost your fitness and riding morale with these ten motivating challenges

Sun, Dec 31, 2023 11:59

What’s in store for cycling in 2024? road.cc shares some two-wheeled prophecies for the year ahead (which may or may not be completely rubbish)

Who’s going to win the Tour de France? What will the next revolutionary tech innovation be? And will a general election usher in a new era for active travel? We go crystal ball gazing…

Fri, Dec 29, 2023 18:00

How much rest do I need between rides Dec 2023

How much rest do I need between rides? Avoid overtraining and become a fitter, faster cyclist

Rest is where your body adapts from the training you've done, but what’s the optimum recovery time to maximise those adaptations, and what techniques can help you to adapt?

Thu, Dec 28, 2023 12:00

How Zwift can make your outdoor rides better

Enjoy your outdoor rides more and flatten those hills with an efficient indoor training plan

Wed, Dec 20, 2023 17:30

Wearing earphones while cycling — is it allowed? What does the Highway Code say?

The earphones safety discussion is back in the spotlight, but what does the law say?

Sun, Dec 17, 2023 12:44

Rouvy revamped! Now with AI, new routes and easier navigation, we take a look at what’s changed

Rouvy is one of the most popular indoor cycling apps, and it has recently had a complete overhaul. Here's a guide to what's new on Rouvy

Wed, Dec 13, 2023 20:41

5 winter training tips for your best year of cycling ever!

Five top tips to stay motivated, maintain that summer fitness, and integrate winter cycling into a busy work schedule

Tue, Dec 12, 2023 11:55

Worst bike racks — from the useless to utterly unusable places to park your bicycle

How not to do bike parking...

Mon, Dec 11, 2023 17:10

Why do hard sprint efforts on the bike make you want to vomit?

Ever wondered why you get that sicky feeling after emptying the tank? We delve into the science of pedalling and puking after going all-out on the bike

Mon, Dec 11, 2023 12:23

8 tips for commuting by e-bike all year round July 2021

8 tips for commuting by e-bike all year round (+ video)

Here’s our guide to continuing to use your electric bike through the wind and rain and cold and dark

Thu, Dec 07, 2023 16:49

How to ride your bike through ice and snow — top tips for safe cycling when the mercury drops

Our regular winter feature on how to ride your bike through a wintery wonderland without falling off

Fri, Dec 01, 2023 17:34

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Is a gravel bike the ultimate winter bike? Why you should make the switch to gravel from the classic winter road bike

If you can budget for it, a second bike to handle harsh conditions is preferable to beating up your best bike year-round. Here's why my new winter steed is a gravel bike, rather than a road bike modified for winter

Wed, Nov 29, 2023 16:16

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Winter bikepacking: 8 essential tips for a successful adventure

The best tricks for a successful bikepacking trip this winter

Wed, Nov 29, 2023 12:33

MTB trail etiquette – can winter riding damage trails?

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

Thu, Nov 23, 2023 15:38

Everything you need to know about group riding in Zwift

There are loads of ways to ride with other people in the world's biggest online cycling community. Here's how!

Wed, Nov 22, 2023 14:20

How good is gravel racing on an e-bike – Team ORCC at Raiders Gravel

Find out how Suvi does at the three day gravel event

Fri, Nov 17, 2023 17:00

The things I learnt from a professional bike fit that could make you faster and more comfortable on the bike

Is this why you struggle on climbs? Here's why slamming your bike down low won't make you faster, plus some other common bike fit issues that might be draining your watts

Tue, Nov 07, 2023 15:00

The benefits of indoor cycling and how it can deliver effective, efficient fitness results

Not sold on indoor riding yet? Here's how turbo training can give you a fast and focused fitness boost while being (almost) enjoyable

Tue, Nov 07, 2023 14:45

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Future of professional gravel racing

What does the future hold for gravel racing and its purist pros?

Tue, Oct 31, 2023 15:00

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Sneak peek: check out the unreleased Mason Definition all-road bike

Transcontinental Race winner Josh Ibbett is riding the 2,700km Japanese Odyssey endurance cycling event on an updated version of the multi-surface aluminium bike

Tue, Oct 24, 2023 20:45

First ride: Super73 R Adventure – e-bike, speed pedelec or e-moped?

High profile brand blurs the line between 15.5mph and 28mph machines

Thu, Oct 19, 2023 11:09

How do Santander e-bikes compare to Lime, Tier and Forest?

Are Santander docked e-bikes a practical alternative to dockless ones?

Tue, Oct 17, 2023 14:33

2024 UK gravel events – the best off-road races of the year

Get ready to plan your 2024 adventures - we've listed all the top events you should consider

Wed, Oct 11, 2023 09:46

Aero vs lightweight road bikes with Ribble: How much faster could an aero bike make you?

Can an aero bike make amateurs faster, or are they just for the pros? With the help of Ribble, we tried to find out

Sat, Oct 07, 2023 13:56

First ride: Ebroh Jump Carbon

Confident Italian import could make short rides a thing of the pasta

Fri, Oct 06, 2023 09:10

Remembering the gorgeous Betty Leeds from revived fixed gear specialists Fixie Inc. (that wasn’t actually a fixie)

The Betty Leeds has to be one of the best-looking bikes we've ever reviewed

Tue, Oct 03, 2023 20:43

From a coma to the top of Cleeve Hill – how an e-bike improved one man’s fitness, mobility and mental health during his recovery from a serious car crash

It's a long road back from a shattered spine and brain trauma - Simon Clark's been riding that road on an electric bike

Thu, Sep 28, 2023 08:55

Pinarello Dogma X, rated: First ride report on Pinarello’s new endurance bike with jazzy X-STAYS

You’ve seen it and speculated about that funky seat stay design, but how does it ride? We took the Dogma X for a spin in Pinarello’s neck of the woods to gather some initial impressions

Wed, Sep 27, 2023 15:45

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Should you buy a gravel bike? Everything you need to know about this versatile bike genre

The ultimate do-it-all bike, or just industry hype? Get the key info about gravel to decide if a gravel bike is the one for you

Wed, Sep 27, 2023 14:00

How much faster are shaved legs for cycling? Should you shave your arms too?

We bring in an expert to answer that age-old question: exactly why do pro cyclists shave their legs? You probably know already, but the gains might be more than you think

Tue, Sep 19, 2023 11:57