Riding

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

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

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

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

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

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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How to eat right for sportives and long rides

The food you need to keep your energy high all day long

Fri, May 28, 2021 14:45
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Discovering cycling in your 40s – how to unlock the talents you never knew you had

Everything you need to know when you discover – or rediscover – cycling. How to avoid injuries and get into the best shape of your life

Mon, May 24, 2021 11:00
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How to maximise your fitness when you get to 40+

Our bodies and athletic abilities change as we approach middle age. Here's what you need to know to make the most of your time on the bike

Tue, May 04, 2021 12:15
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How to make your bike more comfortable – check out our 14 tips

Upgrade the fit and feel of your bike with these simple tweaks. Follow this advice to improve your riding experience

Wed, Apr 28, 2021 14:00
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Bike at Bedtime: New 2021 Canyon Endurace models

Canyon has introduced new colourways throughout its Endurace range, and added tan wall tyres and power meters on some models. The frameset is unchanged though...

Tue, Apr 27, 2021 20:40
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Can you take on multi-day gravel adventures on an e-bike?

We take two Cairn e-gravel bikes on the King Alfred's Way to find out...

Wed, Apr 21, 2021 03:00
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How to get the most from your limited training time

Make sure you don’t waste any time when it comes to building your fitness, with advice from expert coaches. Even 30 minutes is enough for a valuable session...

Mon, Mar 29, 2021 11:00
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Bike at Bedtime: Rondo HVRT CF 1

Check out a ‘road plus’ bike with a variable geometry that allows you to alter your position and the character of the ride

Tue, Mar 16, 2021 21:45
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Cycling survival: What to do when you get dropped — and how to avoid it

Ride vanishing up the road? Don't panic

Fri, Mar 12, 2021 14:00
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Working with the menstrual cycle: Female optimised training coming soon to road.cc

Bleeding once a month doesn’t have to be a negative; here’s how I’m going to learn to use it to my advantage

Mon, Mar 08, 2021 12:00
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Five reasons why you should have a hardtail in the fleet

The humble hardtail can get a bad rap - Here's why everyone should have one

Fri, Mar 05, 2021 09:00
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10 things you (mostly) only see on pro race bikes

A pro race bike might look the same as the one you can buy in the shops, but there are some subtle (and not so subtle) differences that mark them out

Tue, Mar 02, 2021 11:08
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Five mountain biking myths that just aren’t true

The accepted wisdom that just ain't wise...

Thu, Feb 04, 2021 01:07
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What is the most effective time of day to train?

Is it better to ride in the morning or evening for maximum performance gains? We find out from the experts

Wed, Jan 13, 2021 15:00
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Is a gravel/adventure bike all you need?

The best option if you want to combine speed, comfort and loads of versatility

Tue, Jan 05, 2021 02:28
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Good year, bad year: cycling’s winners and losers in 2020

We have a look back at what's been hot and what has not, from across this unforgettable year

Tue, Dec 29, 2020 15:00
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Opinion: A lightweight e-bike is in your future so you might as well get used to the idea now

And it's probably just five years away from your garage

Fri, Dec 25, 2020 09:00
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How to get started in cycling, with tips from road.cc readers

A beginner's guide for getting to grips with cycling quickly while having fun; road.cc readers share what they wished they'd known when they started out

Thu, Dec 10, 2020 16:30
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Video: Six of the Best 2021 Road Bikes – Ridden and Reviewed

Here are six of the best road bikes of 2021 as ridden and reviewed by our independent testers.

Sat, Dec 05, 2020 13:30
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What can we learn from ultra-distance cyclists? 9 tips to help you push your limits

Even if long rides aren’t on our hit list, there are still lots we can gain from these masters of their discipline. 2020 GB Duro champion Josh Ibbett shares some of his top tips and tricks

Sat, Dec 05, 2020 12:00
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Are you a Zwift addict? The gamification of indoor cycling platforms

Gamified features exist in virtual cycling platforms to motivate you to train - but could this actually lead to overtraining, or even an exercise addiction? We ask the experts

Thu, Nov 26, 2020 14:35
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