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11 things we’ve learned this week

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

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road.cc live news blog: Sagan, Cancellara, BikeLive, show us your pain cave, Islabike Christmas ad + lots more

+Rapha Arenberg glasses reaction, You know you're an experienced cyclist when… and more

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Cycling app of the week: Smartcycle

A one-stop shop for route planning and bike security, this app could be all you need for commuting and travelling by bike...

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Testing out the new DT Swiss CrossRoad wheelset in the Jura

The off.road.cc team go adventuring on new aluminium do-it-all hoops

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Join us for the road.cc Zwift Group Workout tonight at 6.45pm

Get involved for a half hour virtual blast around the streets of London, where we're hoping for a flashmob of road.cc riders to take over the course!

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Five cool things coming soon from Hunt, Santini, FWE, Sportful and Orro

A preview of some shiny new gear we're testing right now...

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Struggle to know when to refuel on a long ride? There’s an app for that…

British firm is working with Team GB to boost medal hopes through nutrition

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Garmin Connect mobile app gets a revamp with colourful new dashboard

The My Day feature is now bigger and brighter, with a customisable dashboard to show the stats the matter to you

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Cycling App of the Week: MoveGB

This country-wide fitness initiative lets you pay weekly for a huge number activities at venues all over the UK, including spin classes and bike hire...

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Storck team up with Aston Martin for limited run of Fascenario.3 bikes

Just 107 of the super limited edition bikes will be produced, which was made with input from Aston Martin's bespoke division alongside the German bike manufacturer

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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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New Lid Plico foldable urban helmet seeks crowdfunding

British design is intended to save space while being hassle-free

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Strava launches new Global Heatmap based on 1 billion activities

Interactive map lets you explore where people are running or riding around the world in minute detail

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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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Bye-bye Boris Bikes – hello Sadiq Cycles as next-generation hire bikes launched in London (+ videos)

New, lighter bikes are made by Pashley in Stratford-upon-Avon – take a behind-the-scenes look at how they are made

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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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First Ride: Kona Rove NRB. Updated gravel bike now rolls on fat 650b tyres

First ride impressions on Kona's revamped adventure bike, now with 650b tyres

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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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11 things we’ve learned this week

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

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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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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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