Riding

Strava launches Personalised Progress Charts for tracking multisport progress more easily

There’s no longer a three sport limit so you can see a more representative account of your activities across every sport

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Rapha launches new Rapha Cycling Club kit as RCC community rides return

To wear this new exclusive kit it costs £70 to join what Rapha calls “the world’s local cycling club”

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“The constant low-level bullying is starting to take its toll” – road.cc readers open up on the stress of riding on Britain’s roads, with one giving it up for good

Forum topic prompts readers to share their stories – including one who has just sold a bike he built himself as he switches to off-road riding

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Millennials are fuelling cycling boom across the globe, according to new survey

Poll commissioned by Van Moof highlights generational divide in how people are travelling in cities post-COVID

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Strava’s ‘biggest app update of the year’ adds personalised Segment suggestions and new Group Challenges for friendly competition

Athletes can invite up to 24 friends to compete against in ‘Most Activity’, ‘Fastest Effort’ and ‘Longest Single Activity’ challenges

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Komoot reveals the European Divide Trail – A huge 7,600km route that spans Europe

7,600km of endless trail starts in Portugal and ends in Norway

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Covid restrictions force cyclist to postpone 1,800-mile ride in tribute to D-Day veteran dad

Richard Stoodley aimed to follow the journey his father Bob, the last surviving British pathfinder, took via Normandy to a POW camp near Berlin

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Zwift reveals Olympic Virtual Series event schedule including rides with Olympians

You can take part in special podcast rides and group workouts, designed by Olympians, alongside Olympians including the likes of Sir Chris Hoy and Anna van der Breggen …

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‘Pride On’ returns this June as Zwift renews partnership with Athlete Ally

The charity aims to educate athletic communities at all levels about LGBTQIA+ inclusion in sports; you can get yourself the Pride On kit by completing one of the rides

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Centenarian cycling record holder dies aged 109

Speaking a few years before his death, he said the secret to his long life was to 'Use everything and abuse nothing.'

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Video + first ride: Zwift adds first Japan-inspired Yumezi map to all-new Makuri Islands world

There are eight new routes to explore and complete on the virtual cycling platform... and we've already given it a go

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Cycling UK and OS Maps launch campaign to get people out on a bikepacking adventure once a month

Organisations encourage people to explore the outdoors while helping care for the environment

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New look incoming to Strava’s app layout

New Group and Map tabs now appear at the bottom of the app screen

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Cycling UK unveils new 150-mile off-road route for Cornwall

West Kernow Way is fourth long-distance trail devised by the charity and will be ready to ride in September

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Ineos Grenadiers invite fans on 10-hour Zwift ride with Tao Geoghegan Hart, Adam Yates, Ben Swift and more

Zwift is the new official virtual training community partner of Ineos Grenadiers

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Bike boom set to continue beyond pandemic, according to Halfords survey

Retailer believes there has been a “permanent change in the market” as people switch to two wheels for daily journeys and exercise

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Zwift’s Tour of Watopia returns, allowing you to fast-track to rewards

If you’re looking to fast-track your way to an in-game bike and wheels upgrade, new events offer double XP experience points

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Woman thrown from horse after bike rider struck it calls for cyclists to ride responsibly

Carolyn Tuck says her horse bolted after it was struck by cyclist on Hertfordshire bridleway

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Haute Route Watopia challenge kicks off this Friday on Zwift

Participants competing in the three day virtual event, from 26-28 February, will receive a virtual Colnago bike

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Custom bike specialist WyndyMilla unveils one-off tribute to guitar legend Eddie Van Halen

Made for a Van Halen superfan, the paint job mimics the famous Frankenstrat guitar used by the late guitarist

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Work starts this spring on Bradford sports village, including cycle track

Closed circuit replaces one housed at former Richard Dunn Sports Centre in West Yorkshire city

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Outer London leads cycling boom in capital during pandemic, says TfL

Trips up almost a quarter in outlying boroughs as people switch to two wheels for essential local journeys and exercise

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Zwift is launching year-long Black Celebration Series

The series of events is designed to celebrate the achievements of black athletes

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First ride review: Specialized S-Works Ares shoes

Ultimate power transfer levels don’t only need a stiff sole, delicate feet also call for ultra-comfy shoes…

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Threat to axe New Forest’s off-road cycle network as court criticises “out of control” cyclists

Forestry England told to “toughen up” action against what one local official describes as “gangs of hardcore bikers”

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road.cc and off.road.cc Gravel & Adventure Bike of the Year 2020/21

The gravel bike top ten in conjunction with off-road.cc

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Geraint Thomas talks new podcast, cycling club snobbery and his new penchant for gravel bikes

Taking a break from training in Gran Canaria, G tells road.cc about his mission to create a cycling club on the day the Geraint Thomas Cycling Club podcast launches, and also offers some training tips for good measure

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Amp Human offers skin-applied bicarb to support training

Lotion is designed to allow hard training and fast recovery while avoiding gastric issues

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Chris Boardman’s most controversial post of 2020? Mudguards, he says

“It’s a heart v head call” says champion cyclist turned campaigner, igniting social media debate

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Updated: Matt Page smashes the Rapha Festive 500… in one day, on Christmas Eve

Raising funds for the Cardiac Risk in the Young charity, the road.cc and off.road.cc contributor completed the Rapha Festive 500km challenge - usually completed within eight days - on Christmas Eve!

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