Innovation

Zwift brings indoor cycling to the masses with launch of Group Workouts feature

The latest update will allow Zwifters to do structured sessions together no matter what their power output is... and we're even celebrating the launch with an exclusive road.cc group ride next week!

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Five cool things coming soon from Minoura, Infini, dhb, Shutt Velo Rapide and Fizik

A preview of gear we've got on test at the moment, with reviews coming in shortly...

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Cycling app of the week: Sweatcoin

Get paid for moving around! Sweatcoin converts movement into 'sweatcoins' that can be swapped for gadgets, vouchers and fitness classes, and it works for cycling in most cases

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Everysight announce launch details for their Raptor Smartglasses

The AR smart shades with built-in GPS and a real-time viewable display will be available to pre-order from January 2018 at earlybird prices

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Ekoi unveil new winter clothing, with passing distance logo and emergency button included

Ekoi have struck again, this time including an emergency contact buzzer and distress alarm that they're including with all of their new winter kit options...

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Five cool things coming soon from Dahon, Thule, dhb, Smith and Pirelli

A sneak peak at some of the latest and greatest gear we've got our hands on at the moment, with reviews coming soon...

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New Kitnetik magnetic kit hanger funding on Kickstarter

The design aims to take the headache out of drying and storing your kit day-to-day, with strong magnets to attach it to a radiator

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New startup gBike combines golf and cycling

No longer a good walk spoiled...

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11 things we’ve learned this week

Here are 11 things we've learned this week on two wheels...

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New Audi A8 automatically locks doors if there’s a chance a cyclist might be doored

Cycling UK has asked the government to introduce a new offence of causing or permitting serious injury or death by car dooring

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Laser battle: Blaze claim New Beacon Helmet infringes copyrighted design of their Laserlight innovation

The Beacon Helmet projects an image of a bike that Blaze say uses their copyrighted imagery, and have threatened legal action; however Beacon Helmet claim no trademarks have been violated

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Cycling app of the week: Better Bike Light

This Android-only app turns your phone in to either an emergency front or rear light, useful if you're caught out with flat batteries

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Mavic release new Autumn/Winter collection, with high-viz shoes and more women’s lines added

The French brand have released a whole host of new kit for cooler climes, available to buy now

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World’s first helmet with laser projection launches

The Beacon Helmet beams laser-projected images, has indicators and even has built-in speakers: is this the ultimate urban lid?

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Semi-autonomous BMW will ‘fight driver’ to deliver close passes of cyclists

Driverless cars bring up more questions than answers finds ‘Driver Ahead?’ Conference

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Sufferfest creates more detailed power profiles with ‘four dimensional power’

Sufferfest's Complete Training System will now come with 4DP, for a more detailed analysis of a cyclists' power profile

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Five cool things coming soon from Endura, Deuter, Polaris, Nicnacpac and Specialized

A selection of products out for test via road.cc HQ this week, with full reviews coming soon...

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Video: Unboxing the Elite Direto smart trainer

This new smart trainer from Elite promises accurate metrics and smooth operation without the hug price tag. We take a peak before it goes off for testing...

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11 things we’ve learned this week

Immortalising the MAMIL, microchips and a different kind of rap battle - here are 11 things we've learned this week...

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Ekoi release updated version of their Corsa Light Evo helmet

Ekoi claim their latest lid can be adjusted to perfectly fit almost anyone, even those with "unusually formed heads"...

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Cycling app of the week: Donkey Republic

This unusually-named app is a fresh take on bike sharing, allowing you to rent a bike for up to a fortnight in a growing number of locations worldwide...

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Trek collaborate with software company to research using AI for improved cycle safety

Trek are working with a Detroit-based Tome to develop technology that will alert drivers of a cyclists' presence and vice versa

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New Zealand’s Manta5 set to launch advanced hydrofoil e-bike

Motorised aquatic bike capable of 20km/h, there's a manual version too

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Bad ad update 2: It’s all about the code

Another breakthrough in our war against irritating and annoying ads on road.cc

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Five cool things coming soon from Wattbike, Giant, Sigma, Zipp and Karcher

A selection of products in for testing this week, with full reviews coming soon...

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11 things we’ve learned this week

Motor doping, possible tour trebles and e-bikes taking over - here are 11 things we've learned this week...

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Video: the new Merida Silex adventure bike

We take a look at the brand new Merida Silex and delve into the 1x debate once more with Merida's product manager Patrick Laprell...

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Cycling app of the week: BikeRoll mapping and route planning

A mapping website that works a treat on your phone and allows you to save routes and download the GPX files for future reference...

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Muc-off launches new Nanotube chain, promising 10 watt efficiency saving

The chain, as used by Chris Froome throughout his all-conquering 2017 season, is now available to the public

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Five cool products coming soon from dhb, Shimano, Bkool, Granite and Abus

A smorgasbord of swag that road.cc are reviewing at the moment...

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