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Check out these exclusive Zwift deals to upgrade your indoor training set-up this winter: Save 10% on the Zwift Ride with KICKR CORE 2 and the Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 Sponsored

Want to make some serious upgrades to your indoor training set-up? Zwift have you covered! Here are the latest offers for road.cc readers on the excellent Zwift Ride and KICKR Core 2, plus the ever-dependable Wahoo KICKR Core smart trainer

Thu, Oct 01, 2026 08:00

Tears and catharsis on the Stelvio: Pressing life’s reset button high in the Alps and the Dolomites Sponsored

For almost a decade, professional and personal challenges had dominated Madeleine Flint’s life. But two back-to-back cycling trips in the mountains of north-eastern Italy enabled her to pursue an altogether different test… and throw herself into a few town centre fountains

Sat, Sep 26, 2026 10:30

Mountain bike hills I WILL die on

Mountain biking is full of opinion, so Liam's weighed in with a few of his own

Mon, Oct 05, 2026 10:16

How you can ride brighter for longer with CatEye’s cutting edge light and power management technology Sponsored

We look at CatEye’s AMPP1300, AMPP1700 and AMPP2200 lights which avoid the temptation to focus purely on full-power illumination and, instead, utilise intelligent output management, carefully engineered optics, and genuinely useful lower-power modes to maximise efficiency

Mon, Oct 05, 2026 09:00

Liam’s Specialized Crux Alps set-up, 2026

3 reasons you shouldn’t use a gravel bike for road cycling… and 6 reasons you should

A week of road riding in the Alps on his gravel bike teaches Liam a few things

Fri, Oct 02, 2026 16:05

California’s clearer e-bike rules; EU tuning ban; a solid-state e-cargo bike; Spiny’s new conversion kit + more

California's bill to separate e-bikes and e-motos, EU tuning kit ban, solid-state-battery cargo e-bike, titchy conversion kit, plus more

Fri, Oct 02, 2026 16:01

Dealclincher takeover, Sigma Sports special: A carbon Trek Domane for under £2k, save up to 63% on Castelli and Universal Colours kit + lots more

Sigma's huge warehouse sale brings us deep discounts on Trek, Castelli, Universal Colours, Fingerscrossed, Shimano, Vittoria, and a pro-level race bike from Cube for under £4,500

Thu, Oct 01, 2026 16:57

2027 Cube Nuroad C_62 SLT Sram Red XPLR-15

The best value gravel bike just got even faster: Cube’s flagship Nuroad C:62 SLT is one of the most exciting gravel bikes in the world right now Sponsored

From a seriously good value £899 entry-level bike to £6.5k aero machines, we take a look at Cube's gravel options for the coming year

Wed, Sep 30, 2026 16:44

China wants Western mountain bikes, and the West wants Chinese ones. What’s going on?

Dominic Loh went along to the 2026 Fulong Mountain Bike Festival in Chongli, China, and came away with some hot takes

Wed, Sep 30, 2026 14:29

Big wheels, new tyres, boutique brands, and a 14-speed groupset: gravel tech is so much more fun than road right now

Our round-up from Sea Otter Girona is packed with road and gravel tech goodness

Mon, Sep 28, 2026 09:27

Avinox killer? Gobao’s innovative gearbox motor system is here, Honda enters e-MTB market with retro model, Citi Bike capitalises on slower speeds + more

An e-MTB from Honda and a buzzy new motor system head up this week's compilation, plus a new roadside test to identify illegal bikes from Germany

Fri, Sep 25, 2026 12:52

10 controversial gravel and MTB trends that have stuck around for the long haul

New bike technologies are reliably met with shed loads of scepticism, but here are a few that have managed to establish themselves for better or for worse

Wed, Sep 23, 2026 11:13

How to ride massive climbs: Take your cycling up a level with these top tips for tackling mountains and huge hills

Riding the biggest climbs can be made a little easier if you follow this handy advice...

Tue, Sep 22, 2026 16:00

Boost power and maintain feel: Get the best out of your hydraulic brakes with these handy tips

Brake maintenance should mean more than an annual bleed. Here's how to get the very best out of your hydraulic brakes

Mon, Sep 21, 2026 13:29

Bike at Bedtime – Bickerton Portable Sept 2026

Bickerton Portable: The folding bike built in a stable and heat-treated in an Aga

Before Brompton there was the Bickerton Portable – an aluminium folding bike that was part ingenious engineering, part kitchen creation

Sun, Sep 20, 2026 21:45

The ultimate commuting checklist Sept 2026

Cycling to work, the ultimate commuting checklist — essential kit and extras worth having to ride to work and back

From bike recommendations, the kit, accessories and everything in between, here are the essentials for your daily commute and some upgrades for enhancing your ride when you've got the basics

Fri, Sep 18, 2026 13:54

Lime bike rider banned for making ‘rude gesture’ at pedestrian, South Park takes on e-bikes, new models from Royal Dutch Gazelle and Thok + more

You know everyone's talking about it when South Park gets involved...

Fri, Sep 18, 2026 11:33

“British Cycling has to decide what it wants to support”: Geraint Thomas and Ed Clancy on domestic racing’s ‘hollowing out’, fighting for resources, and producing the next generation of Tour de France stars

In the latest episode of the road.cc podcast, the Olympic Gold medallists share their thoughts on the future of men's racing...

Thu, Sep 17, 2026 15:48

Cycle to work mythbusting: from worrying about the weather to safety and security, here’s how road.cc readers conquer the commute

We asked road.cc readers for their best tips to overcome these barriers to cycling to work, and their advice might just get you swapping the bus for a bike

Thu, Sep 17, 2026 14:28

I tried Shimano’s new Dura-Ace SPD-SLR pedals and cleats, and they’re mostly great… yet also a bit annoying

The non-compatible cat is out of the bag... but how's the ride with Shimano's all new SPD-SLR pedals and cleats, mounted to some fresh RC910 shoes? We sent Liam to test them out in secret shortly before the official launch

Thu, Sep 17, 2026 08:00

Rights of way for off-road cycling explained: Know where you can and cannot ride with this easy guide

Riding off-road can take riders over a range of trails and tracks, many of which aren't actually legal to ride on. Let's dispel some myths and explain the ins and outs of right of way in England and Wales

Wed, Sep 16, 2026 13:37

How to get more out of your commute Sept 2026

How to get more out of your commute — top tips to become a fitter cyclist by riding to work

You've got to get to work anyway, so why not boost your fitness too?

Wed, Sep 16, 2026 13:35

How much faster is proper cycling kit? Riding to work in full Lycra vs normal clothes

Is it really worth changing into full cycling kit for the commute? Dave and Liam did some test runs in cycling attire and normal work clothes to find out

Tue, Sep 15, 2026 16:00

Oh Canada! Oh Québec! Reflections on cycling’s annual Canadian adventure

The Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec and Montréal never disappoint – and this year they offered a tantalising preview of this month’s world championships, too. Official race photographer James Startt nipped across the pond to capture all the action

Mon, Sep 14, 2026 21:20

You don’t need fancy kit to cycle to work Sept 2026

You don’t need fancy kit to cycle to work. Here’s how to commute by bike on the cheap, and when it’s best to invest

It might be tempting to splurge on the latest kit for your cycle commute, but you don't need to remortgage your house for an efficient and comfortable ride

Mon, Sep 14, 2026 10:36