Riding

15 Terrible pieces of MTB advice: Ask the audience

We took to social media to see what terrible mountain bike advice you've been given.

Tue, Nov 30, 2021 08:59
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How to overcome winter woes

It can be tough to stay motivated during winter, but it pays to get out there - whatever the weather (almost)

Mon, Nov 22, 2021 16:59
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To stop, or not to stop – that is the question

Is stopping on winter rides something best avoided, or at least kept to a minimum?

Mon, Nov 15, 2021 12:45
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Top tips for mountain biking downhill in the mud – how to ride in muddy conditions

Technique advice for riding in the wet

Sat, Nov 13, 2021 13:00
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How to beat winter – Tips, tricks and clothing advice for making the most of riding through winter Sponsored

Cycling in the winter can seem like a miserable prospect. But with these top equipment and clothing tips, you can enjoy riding outside through more of the year

Fri, Oct 29, 2021 11:38
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The road.cc team’s favourite routes on komoot: Mat’s blast on the edge of Salisbury Plain Sponsored

This month, Mat Brett shares a short, action-packed ride in Wiltshire that takes in everything from muddy trails to asphalt; you're going to need a gravel bike for this one

Thu, Oct 21, 2021 14:59
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Cross-Country racing – where next for the UK?

With Olympic and UCI champions, why is the UK XC scene struggling?

Wed, Oct 13, 2021 15:13
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The goodness of winter gravel riding

Mountainbiking can be great fun during the winter – but it can also be a pain at times. Why not give gravel a go for the winter?

Tue, Oct 12, 2021 10:17
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Cycling getaways: Why Girona is such a great gravel holiday destination

Planning your next off-road getaway? Here’s why this Catalonian city just north of Barcelona is a go to…

Sun, Oct 10, 2021 11:00
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Double Divide: Gravelling from Inverness to Manchester

One divide tour wasn't quite enough for these two

Fri, Oct 08, 2021 10:24
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Joss Lowden’s Hour Record-breaking Argon 18 bike and Le Col kit

She's done it! And a serious amount of attention was paid to Lowden's setup to ensure she smashed the record. Get the tech details here...

Thu, Sep 30, 2021 19:19
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The road.cc team’s favourite routes on komoot: Jack’s ‘slightly longer than an hour’ South Staffs lunch loop Sponsored

This month Jack shares his afternoon loop that extends slightly beyond lunch hour, with a few lumps and bumps along the way

Thu, Sep 23, 2021 13:46
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Big Read: Racing after lockdown – Liam’s Ex Enduro diary

Our Liam tackles his first race after lockdown and it's a biggie

Mon, Sep 20, 2021 12:58
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Find out how you can get better at racing on Zwift

You need to be fit to do well on the online cycling platform. You can also learn some simple tricks and techniques to improve your performance…

Mon, Sep 20, 2021 11:00
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Bikepacking along the West Kernow Way

Aled and Jo bikepack along the newest long-distance cycling route

Thu, Sep 16, 2021 08:57
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Discover the world of bikepacking with Komoot

We've teamed up with Komoot to help you discover bikepacking adventures

Fri, Sep 03, 2021 09:26
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The road.cc team’s favourite routes on komoot: Anna’s ‘flying visit’ from Lindfield to London Sponsored

This month, Anna Marie Hughes shares her ~50 miler point-to-point ride from Sussex to London, with the Toys/Brasted/Downe triple hills right at the end to finish with a bang!

Tue, Aug 31, 2021 09:17
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Exploring the Sussex Lanes with komoot & Liam Yates | Finding the UK’s best routes Sponsored

Komoot set us the challenge of finding the best routes in the UK and our search for some of the best gravel riding lead us over to Sussex to meet up with Sean Yates' son, Liam who took us out on one of his favourite routes.

Thu, Aug 26, 2021 11:30
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An epic Scottish gravel ride with komoot & Scotty Laughland | Finding the UK’s best routes Sponsored

Komoot set us the challenge of finding the best routes in the UK and our search for some of the best gravel riding lead us to Scotland to team up with pro mountain bike athlete, Scotty Laughland who took us out on one of his favourite routes.

Thu, Aug 19, 2021 11:35
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Hustle City: all-action cycling fitness game now playable with dumb trainer and speed sensor

Increasing accessibility to the indoor game, could this be the best distraction for packing in a serious workout for all budgets? We spoke to the game producers to find out what it is all about...

Wed, Aug 11, 2021 08:50
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Midlife cycling performance: too late for speed?

In an extract from his new book, The Midlife Cyclist, Phil Cavell argues that most of us train too hard and need to back off in order to reach our fitness potential

Tue, Aug 10, 2021 11:00
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Are daytime bike lights a safety essential? Should you get daytime lights?

Trek thinks it's time cyclists started using bike lights even in bright conditions. Do you agree?

Sat, Jul 31, 2021 16:01
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First Ride Review: Ribble Endurance AL e

Stu gives his first impressions on what the addition of a motor brings to Ribble's very capable Endurance range

Wed, Jul 28, 2021 14:00
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Built in Britain: Behind the scenes at Gun Control Custom Paint Sponsored

The final stop on our Built in Britain tour in association with Muc-Off is Gun Control, where we take a closer look at how our raffle winner's custom bike will be painted

Tue, Jul 27, 2021 15:17
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The road.cc team’s favourite routes on komoot: Dan’s ‘Avoiding Box Hill’ Surrey saunter Sponsored

This month, Dan Alexander shares his favourite 50 miler around the Surrey Hills - with one rather famous ascent intentionally missing…

Wed, Jul 21, 2021 16:00
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Built in Britain: Behind the scenes at Rourke Handbuilt Cycles Sponsored

Thanks to Muc-Off, we've put together a series of vids to celebrate the custom bike that our lucky raffle winner will be presented with. Our first stop is Rourke Handbuilt Cycles

Tue, Jul 13, 2021 16:42
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The road.cc team’s favourite routes on komoot: Liam’s White Horse Epic Sponsored

In this series, we'll be taking a look at road.cc staffers' favourite rides and sharing with you on komoot. Let's start with Liam Cahill's 127km jaunt through some of the finest roads in Wiltshire and Somerset

Thu, Jun 24, 2021 13:04
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How to use an e-bike to improve your fitness

If you think electric bikes are cheating you out of potential fitness gains, think again! Find out how you can use your time on an e-bike for maximum improvements

Mon, Jun 14, 2021 11:00
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Video: The bike or the rider? The National Hill Climb champion vs Liam on increasingly inappropriate bikes

How much does the bike matter? We compared road.cc Liam's efforts with the current National Hill Climb Champion Andrew Feather to find out

Wed, Jun 09, 2021 14:00
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How long does an e-bike battery last? Riding 300km on an e-road bike Sponsored

Dave sets off across the country for an epic ride. But will his e-bike make it?

Thu, Jun 03, 2021 11:01
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