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Six reasons mudguards are good hero

6 reasons to get mudguards this winter — from the surprising to the obvious

Why they're good news for you and your bike

Thu, Jan 19, 2023 17:16
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The iconic Flying Gate bike just keeps flying… and now it even takes wide tyres

We've had a chat with the new maker of the Flying Gate to hear what’s next for this classic bike

Thu, Jan 19, 2023 13:02
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roadcc recommends awards 2022-23 – Road Bikes of the Year v2

road.cc Recommends Bikes of the Year 2022/23: the best road bikes

Find out which of the tarmac-focused bikes we reviewed last year is the best of the best

Thu, Jan 19, 2023 12:00
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roadcc recommends awards 2022-23 – Gravel and Adventure Bikes of the Year v2

road.cc Recommends Bikes of the Year 2022/23: gravel and adventure bikes

Check out the 10 gravel bikes that performed best in our reviews over the past year – whether you're after something fast and lively or capable of being loaded up for a multi-day epic adventure, we have the bike for you

Wed, Jan 18, 2023 12:00
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2023 Tour Down Under Cannondale SuperSix Evo – 1

Sneak peek! New Cannondale SuperSix Evo breaks cover – best pictures yet

Fourth-generation Cannondale SuperSix Evo is raced for the first time in the Santos Tour Down Under as a UCI list confirms three new platforms are on the way

Tue, Jan 17, 2023 17:24
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More kit from SEIDO, bar tape from SQlab, a jacket from Specialized and some cool Granite Designs kit

And as usual, the best stories of the week

Tue, Jan 17, 2023 13:00
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roadcc recommends awards 2022-23 – Commuting Bikes of the Year

road.cc Recommends Bikes of the Year 2022/23: the best commuting bikes, folding bikes and urban bikes

Find out which bikes we rate most highly for riding to and from work

Tue, Jan 17, 2023 12:00
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roadcc recommends awards 2022-23 – Electric Bikes of the Year

road.cc Recommends Bikes of the Year 2022/23: the best electric bikes

Check out the 10 best e-bikes that made it into road.cc Recommends in 2022

Mon, Jan 16, 2023 12:00
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2023 bike at bedtime AG2R Citroën BMC Teammachine SLR

Blue is the new white! Take a look at AG2R Citroën’s BMC Team Machine SLR01… with an unreleased Fizik saddle?

AG2R Citröen Team continue with Swiss brand BMC for 2023, with components from Campagnolo and what looks like an all-new Fizik saddle

Sun, Jan 15, 2023 21:34
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Hope’s new F22 pedals, PNW’s new lever, POC’s Tectal, DMR’s galaxy v12s

And the most interesting stories of the week

Thu, Jan 12, 2023 12:16
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2023 bike at bedtime Aurum Magma

“The ultimate racing bike”: Behold Eolo-Kometa Cycling Team’s Aurum Magma created by Alberto Contador and Ivan Basso

The Spanish Continental team is managed by Contador and Basso, so get to ride top-of-the-range bikes from their brand of course. Here's a closer look at the bike in 2023 team colours

Tue, Jan 10, 2023 21:45
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Custom Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 staff race bike: Which parts would you switch out?

As the race season fast approaches we take a closer look at Jamie's custom-built Tarmac SL7

Tue, Jan 10, 2023 14:54
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Liam’s 2023 tech predictions, how to bleed hydraulic brakes and how to upgrade your bike

A round up of the very best tech stories of the week

Sat, Jan 07, 2023 13:00
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2023 bike at bedtime Cofidis Look

LOOK what we’ve spotted! Check out the new Team Cofidis Look road bike

Another road bike leaked… an unreleased Look has been seen on social media by Team Cofidis

Fri, Jan 06, 2023 10:34
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Haibike’s budget-friendly AllMtn 2, wide shoes from Lake, 7Mesh’s Copilot jacket and a tubeless pump from Blackburn

And the coolest stories you may have missed from the week

Fri, Jan 06, 2023 09:35
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Tubeless mountain bike tyres – everything you need to know

The pros and cons of tubeless mountain bike tyres and how to find the right setup for you

Thu, Jan 05, 2023 16:53
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How to bleed SRAM and Hayes

The double syringe method explained.

Thu, Jan 05, 2023 14:52
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2023 bike computer vs smartphone

Is a smartphone better than a cycling computer? Find out if a mobile really is all you need on the bike

Cycling computers are built for cycling of course, but smartphones are getting smarter. Should you always go for a cycling-specific head unit, or can a phone really do the job nowadays?

Wed, Jan 04, 2023 16:13
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2023 cycling tech predictions – Liam Mercer’s prophecies

Flying bikes? E-bikes that can climb vertical? Electric brakes?

Wed, Jan 04, 2023 16:00
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2023 Jan 3 Bike at Bedtime – 1

Wow! Check out Astana Qazaqstan’s new-look Wilier Filante and Zero race bikes

Mark Cavendish could be racing on the best-looking bikes in the peloton this year. The paint jobs are stunning

Tue, Jan 03, 2023 21:45
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2023 bike at bedtime Cobrarace 111

What a design and colour! Check out this Australian Cobrarace 111 racing bike infused with 24k gold leaf

This exclusive handmade carbon frame from Vasili Design is certainly unique, with a particularly head-turning head tube

Sun, Jan 01, 2023 21:45
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Two Scott bike checks, and we revisit Liam’s tech predictions of 2022

Our round up of the very best tech stories of the week

Sat, Dec 31, 2022 13:00
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Gear of the year 2022

Gear of the year 2022 – Matt Page’s tech highlights

All the components and bikes that Matt has been loving in 2022

Fri, Dec 30, 2022 11:03
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Bike Check: Dangerholm’s Golden Night Scott Ransom

Dangerholm trades lightweight for all-out reliability

Thu, Dec 29, 2022 15:00
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2023 cycling tech predictions — Specialized Tarmac SL8, futuristic bike computers, electronic Campagnolo Ekar, another Hour Record? + more of our top cycling prophecies for next year

Find out all about the tech trends we expect to see (or in some cases hope to see) in 2023 and beyond

Thu, Dec 29, 2022 12:00
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Ten cycling trends pre-1990s Dec 2022

Cycling trends and traditions that are gone but not forgotten — hark back to wool shorts, massive gears and terrible bar tape

Take a trip down memory lane with these old-school mainstays of 20th century cycling, many of which are not sadly missed

Wed, Dec 28, 2022 21:29
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Gear of the year 2022: Patrick Joscelyne’s diverse kit selection

Bikes, clothing, accessories, tyres and more

Wed, Dec 28, 2022 08:00
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Brand-new bikes, cutting-edge components, and a cycle-specific selfie stick: road.cc’s top 10 tech stories of 2022

Take a look at the most-read road.cc tech stories of last year from Shimano, Trek, Giant, Bianchi, Brompton…

Tue, Dec 27, 2022 12:00
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Fashion retailer adds MTB clothing to its range and Scott’s new gravel e-bike

Our round up of the very best tech stories of the week

Sat, Dec 24, 2022 11:00
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A posh helmet and huge glasses from POC, body armour from Leatt and more

Our final Five Cool Things before Xmas

Fri, Dec 23, 2022 15:00
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