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Going to watch the Tour de France? Here are some cycle route suggestions from Strava

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Rapha aim to get more people cycling and announce packed summer schedule

The British cycling apparel brand are organising weekly rideouts, workshops and even wine-tasting from their Manchester and London clubhouses this summer, with something for everyone in the packed schedule

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Five cool things coming soon from Canyon, B’Twin, Ale, JRA and Hiplok

More kit, bikes and gear that we're testing at the moment before the road.cc verdicts are delivered...

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Pissei turns yellow for the Tour de France

The Italian cycling apparel brand have unveiled some special edition kit ahead of Le Tour, which they say brings "Pissei style and quality" to fans of the big race...

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The Red Bull Million Mile Commute launches today on Strava

The Red Bull Million Mile Commute is a go! Get logging your miles and winning some prizes

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Video: pre- v post-ride coffee – which do you prefer?

Yes, we know your answer’s likely to be ‘both’

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Rapha launch Graffiti Collection, drawing on “the passion of the crowd”

The print on this unusual new kit from Rapha is inspired by the road graffiti left after big races, and is a departure from the more understated Rapha garb we've become accustomed to

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Five cool things coming soon from B’Twin, Bontrager, Goodyear, Endura and Shutt Velo Rapide

Some more new stuff we're testing at the moment before the road.cc verdicts are delivered...

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Mitchelton-Scott will be riding new Pirelli tubular tyres at the 2018 Tour de France

Pirelli are the official tyres supplier to Mitchelton-Scott after agreeing a long-term deal, with Simon Yates unveiling the new Pirelli tubular tyre on an F1 track at the weekend

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Argon 18 team up with Mercedes-Benz for line of high-end bikes

The latest in a long and sometimes questionable line of bike/car brand collaborations is an effort from Argon 18 and Mercedes, with the German car maker promising "an emotional connection" for the lucky owners...

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Froome coach attacks critics who ‘fuel anger or resentment’

Bernard Hinault suggested peloton should go on strike if Froome starts the Tour

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The Red Bull Million Mile Commute on Strava is coming on 1st July

Red Bull's Million Mile Commute is back, and this time the challenge is to collectively smash the million mile mark in just one month!

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Five cool things coming soon from Black Mountain, Giant, FLR, Muc-Off and Raleigh

A run (or ride) through some of the finest test kit, bikes and accessories that have come through road.cc Towers this week...

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Home Roads podcast talks to the pros as they ride their favourite routes

Dame Sarah Storey, David Millar, Philippa York, Nicolas Roche and more

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Raleigh Chopper vs Alpe d’Huez (+ videos)

Matt Richardson took on one of cycling's most famous climbs on 70s bike ... then rode it again with his 10-year-old son

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Video: up close with Enve’s new gravel-specific G Series wheelset

Enve recently launched their first gravel-specific wheelset, and we got to ogle them up close when Jamie Wilkins from Enve paid us a visit...

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Five cool things coming soon from Felt, Giant, Vision, Bont and Kalf

Another smattering of snazzy gear we're testing at the moment, with reviews coming soon...

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PEdAL ED launches their first women’s collection

The Women collection from the Japanese cycling apparel brand features jerseys, bibs, jackets and base layers, and is available to buy now.

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Five cool things coming soon from Shimano, Hoy, Crankalicious, Le Col and NRC

Another collection of clobber, bikes and accessories that we're testing at the moment...

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Pirelli go tubeless with the Cinturato Velo tubeless-ready clincher: report and first ride

Designed to be used tubeless or with inner tubes, the Cinturato Velo has a new patented Armour Tech construction to guard against anything from rough roads through to gravel, and will be available in four widths from 26mm to 35mm

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New law could mean e-bikes need insurance in Europe

Proposal to class e-bikes as motor vehicles

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Five cool things coming soon from Giant, Giro, 100%, Wearwell and Ritchey

Another week, and another quintet of kit and gear that our reviewers are testing at the moment...

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Neymar riding custom Scott Foil Disc in race to be fit for World Cup

The Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain ace is cycling himself back to full fitness, with a big helping hand from a top-of-the-range Scott Foil Disc in custom colours

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New Deloitte Ride Across Britain route takes in the Cairngorms – and one of the UK’s toughest climbs

Riders in September's Land's End to John O'Groats ride will face the 20 per cent gradient of the Lecht

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First look: Road Grand Tours, a new virtual training simulator

Thought the only computer game-style virtual cycling simulator began with a Z? That's set to change, with Road Grand Tours promising a realistic experience that's currently free in its Beta phase of development...

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Five cool things coming soon from Shimano, Miche, Cateye, Vel and Northwave

Some more gear we're testing out to the max at the moment before the road.cc verdicts are delivered...

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British cyclist smashes Pan American Highway record after learning of royal wedding invitation

Dean Stott changed plans to complete 14,000-mile ride in 110 days after learning of invitation to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s big day

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road.cc recap: ten of our favourite stories this week

Some highlights from across the site after another week on two wheels

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Live blog: Chris ‘Hoppo’ Hopkinson selling very distinctive bike, Pissei reveal questionable Giro-themed jersey, bright sunlight was ‘major factor’ in Isle of Man collision, Trainerroad including data from outdoor rides in analytics and more

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Douchebags launch the Savage bike bag with internal protective cage

This Savage Douchebag is inspired by roll cages in racing cars, and compresses to a third of its size

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