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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 Sponsored

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? Sponsored

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

Cape Epic route 2024 – everything you need to know

For its 20th edition, the Cape Epic spans 390 miles through South Africa’s brutal Boland region

Mon, Sep 18, 2023 13:00

How does riding your favourite climb on Rouvy compare to real life? Sponsored

Same climb, same rider, real life vs virtual reality! Are you faster on a virtual cycling app than in real life?

Sat, Sep 16, 2023 13:00

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Badlands 2023 – my epic journey through Europe’s toughest gravel race

Brad took on the 750km cycling odyssey made of endurance, challenges, and triumphs

Mon, Sep 11, 2023 09:51

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Do cyclists have to stick to the speed limit?

Do you have to adhere to speed limits when cycling? Can you be fined? Here's everything you need to know

Tue, Sep 05, 2023 11:16

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Check out this hand-built Old Field Cycles randonneur that just conquered the 2023 edition of Paris–Brest–Paris

Justin Pogge built this stunning pink steel bike himself for arguably the most prestigious Audax event in the world, and there are some very unique touches

Sun, Aug 27, 2023 20:44

The rise of the cycling multi-disciplinarian

The biggest cycling names now participate across disciplines but what does this new breed of rider mean for the future of the off-road side of our sport?

Wed, Aug 23, 2023 10:19

Here’s why I won’t be upgrading to the Specialized Tarmac SL8

Is Specialized's new "one bike to rule them all" a significant upgrade over its predecessor, the Tarmac SL7? I've been putting the miles in on both and have just about made up my mind

Tue, Aug 22, 2023 13:06

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Do technical courses make for better cross-country MTB racing?

Maybe not, but it certainly makes for better viewing

Mon, Aug 14, 2023 14:00

Gravel race tips: Five tricks for tackling your first long event

What we learned from riding the 216km Ekoi Stone Circle gravel event

Wed, Aug 09, 2023 06:39