Health & fitness

Shimano Ultegra R8000: more news and updates

We got some more info about the new Shimano Ultegra 8000 groupset at a presentation yesterday, some good and some not so much...

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Five cool new products coming soon to road.cc

Some info on new gear from Schwalbe, Hill and Ellis, Rapha, Cole and Shimano, all out being tested by our roving team of reviewers…

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11 things we’ve learned this week

Tour predictions, too may near misses and a glowing endorsement of the humble fiver. Here's 11 bike-themed things we've learned this week...

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Cycling App of the Week: First Aid for Cyclists by St John Ambulance

This free app from Britain's leading first aid charity gives you useful, cycle-specific medical advice

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Five cool products coming soon to road.cc

The lowdown on new gear from Lauf, Tifosi, Rapha, Quad Lock and Limar, all being reviewed soon on road.cc...

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Pirelli launches PZero Velo road tyres – launch and first ride

The Italian tyre giants have returned to cycling with three new road tyres, made from a patented silica compound. We got a first ride at the launch in Milan...

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Cycling App of the Week: Bikefit Foot Calculator

This handy new app shows you ideal pedal to foot connection angle and then recommends a solution to optimise your foot fit

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Five cool products coming soon to road.cc

A preview of the coolest new gear we're testing right now from Bont, Shimano, Watteam, Efneo and Ashmei...

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11 things we’ve learned this week

Bike-themed election promises, Team Sky uncertainty and security debates in London - here's 11 bike-related things we've learned this week...

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HTech release design for AerOne Concept wooden aero road bike

It might be made of wood, but innovative Aussies HTech are claiming “one of the world’s most aerodynamic bike frames” with their AerOne Concept…

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Unboxed: Ribble R872

Ribble's updated version of their hugely popular R872 carbon road bike

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5 cool products coming soon to road.cc

A sneak peak at some of the coolest new gear we're reviewing right now from Edco, Powertap, PRO, Stebles and HideMyBell...

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11 things we’ve learned this week

Dumoulin's a champ, a change of colours for Team Sky and dreaming of a team of Cavs...

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Castelli release limited edition Tour de France Jersey

With Team Sky debuting Castelli kit for their riders this season, it's been announced that the riders will wear this special edition white jersey for the 2017 Tour de France

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Cycling App of the Week: Fill That Hole

Seen a nasty pot on your route? Want it fixed sooner rather than later? Fill That Hole is an app that could make it happen…

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Cycling App of the Week: Relive

Create a quality visual map of your rides with Relive, our Cycling App of the Week

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Cycling App of the Week: Bike Gear Calculator

A quick and easy way to compare different gear options

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Cycling App of the Week: NeverAlone

NeverAlone provides live tracking and sends SMS messages to selected contacts if it detects you may have ran into trouble mid-ride

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NeatCleats cycling shoe holders hit Kickstarter funding target

Complete neat freak when it comes to your cycling shoes? Rejoice, as NeatCleats have just hit their Kickstarter target...

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One in five adults in Wales have not ridden a bike in 10 years

Many residents have forgotten how to ride, survey finds

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Hammerhead to release new Karoo GPS unit

A cycling-specific Android operating system, instant Strava mapping and 10 hour battery life in full navigation mode: is the new Hammerhead Karoo a Garmin rival or better?

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Cycling App of the Week: Bike Computer

Doing what it says on the tin and then some, Bike Computer is a refreshingly simple app that turns your phone into a GPS bike computer...

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Strava appoint James Quarles as new CEO

With the current CEO staying at Strava as Board Chairman, Quarles is Strava's second high-profile hire from Instagram this year...

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BLINK! saddles are the first with integrated lighting and turn signals

A Kickstarter looking to bring the world’s first bike saddles with integrated lighting is underway, with $5000 already raised of the $45,000 target.

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Yerka ‘the unstealable bike’ now available to pre-order

The Yerka ‘unstealable bike’ is now available to pre-order, with the first bikes shipping out in September.

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Ford design inflatable bike frame +video

Motoring giants Ford have submitted a patent for an inflatable bike frame, designed to fit easily in the boot of a car

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Cycling App of the Week: myWindsock

MyWindsock allows you to track wind speed and direction, so you know what's in store on the day of your ride, race or commute

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Strava announces Club Events feature

Strava club event organisers can now organise group activities on the move, with the feature now available on the Strava mobile app.

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Edinburgh tram tracks injure 200 cyclists who cost £1m to fix

'The tram tracks have become a new work stream for us' says local surgeon

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WHO: Diabetes epidemic could be stemmed with cycling

Disease burden is growing across the world - what can we do?

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