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2026 British Gravel Championships Womens Start 2

British Cycling has finally embraced gravel but is it too late?

Last weekend British Cycling held its first Gravel National Championships but with so many big events already on the calendar, is BC too late to the party?

Wed, Aug 26, 2026 14:00
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Surly Sorceress vs Ganyon Grizl

Gravel bike vs MTB: The bike genre lines are more blurred than ever, so which one is actually best for cycling on gravel?

"You might as well just get a mountain bike".... really? We put a gravel rig up against a custom MTB to see if a gravel-specific bike is really needed to ride gravel

Tue, Aug 25, 2026 16:00
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Cliff Shrubb with Columbus tubes Bike at Bedtime

Take a look at this gorgeous Cliff Shrubb winter training bike made with Columbus SL tubing

When an offer to build you a custom frame comes from a master framebuilder, would you refuse? The owner of this beauty decided to sell another bike to make room for it - a wise choice

Sun, Aug 23, 2026 21:45
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Present and future wheel tech 2

Swiss Side thinks handling matters as much as aero, while Fulcrum says “we will never go hookless”: What do the brands designing the world’s fastest wheels really care about?

We speak to Swiss Side, Princeton Carbon Works, CeramicSpeed, Berd, Fulcrum/Campagnolo and Reserve about the technology, engineering and ideas that could shape the future of performance road wheels

Wed, Aug 19, 2026 16:32
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2026 dawley hero

“We’re probably the best positioned to adapt to changes”: How does the smallest of bike brands stay afloat in 2026?

We catch up with Thom Dawley of Dawley Bikes to learn how he keeps his head above water during some of the most difficult times in the industry

Wed, Aug 19, 2026 14:39
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Baofeng race radio 2

We tested some of the best on-bike communication devices… but a much cheaper solution beat all the expensive tech

What's the ideal solution for talking on a group ride? If you're willing to sacrifice some pocket space for sound quality, that solution may be much more affordable than you might think...

Tue, Aug 18, 2026 17:09
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Camelbak montage August 2026

CamelBak is completely overhauling its range for 2027 – here’s why the legendary hydration solution specialist is returning to its performance roots Sponsored

Over the course of almost four decades, CamelBak has become the go-to name for cycling hydration solutions. For 2027, the brand is is refocusing on performance

Tue, Aug 18, 2026 14:03
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Bosch Performance Line CX Race Limited Edition riding.png

Will Britain’s first ever E-XC National Championships provide the spark the sport desperately needs?

Seven years after E-XC made its debut as an official UCI World Championship discipline, we now have the first ever official British Cycling title race about to kick off. We delved behind the scenes to learn more about it

Fri, Aug 14, 2026 16:00
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Velo de Ville HUB-e

Velo De Ville has raised the game for urban e-bikers to celebrate 60 years of cycling innovation: Meet the all new HUB-e Sponsored

Velo De Ville’s breakthrough HUB-e – the brand’s first personalised e-bike to use Bosch’s new HUB-Drive motor – is now open for registrations of interest. Here's everything you need to know...

Fri, Aug 14, 2026 15:03
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2026-08-13 takeover

Merida Reacto 9000 price slashed by over £1,700, Pro tool bundle down to just £19.99 for huge 78% saving, 40% off the GoPro Max2 + more

There are some big savings to be had this week with discounts on Merida bikes, Pro tools, Quoc shoes, Oakley sunnies, GoPro action cameras, and loads more

Fri, Aug 14, 2026 09:00
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2026 Cotic Rockets using bear machined head tubes and pivots – credit Five Land Bikes

What does Bear Frame Supplies’ closure mean for UK frame builders?

Last week, Peak District-based Bear Frame Supplies closed shop, which could impact many British frame builders and brands. We asked three of its most prominent clients what it means for the UK frame building industry

Thu, Aug 13, 2026 14:00
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Ado Air Ultra 20 1

Gears or singlespeed, belt or chain, rack or backpack? 7 things to consider before buying your folding e-bike Sponsored

If you're on the hunt for a new folding e-bike, follow these top tips to get the best bike for you

Tue, Aug 11, 2026 16:02
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Demi Vollering on stage 9 of Tour de France Femmes

Mentally and physically, Demi Vollering has shown why she is arguably the most complete rider we’ve ever seen at the Tour de France Femmes

Demi Vollering's second Tour de France Femmes victory was built on undeniable physical strength, but her ability to respond to setbacks may have been just as important

Mon, Aug 10, 2026 16:48
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Present and future of wheel tech

Schwalbe says hookless safety standards need tightening, while Cadex argues tyre beads are the real issue – we speak to the brands shaping the future of wheel and tyre technology

We sat down with the people behind DT Swiss, Enve, Zipp, Cadex, Scope and Schwalbe to discover what's shaping the next generation of road wheels and tyres, and to get their take on cycling's ongoing hookless debate

Sun, Aug 09, 2026 09:00
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Week in E-Bikes 7 August

“We let you down”: Beleaguered e-bike conversion kit company Swytch issues fresh update, NYC micromobility in the spotlight, New Jersey’s draconian e-bike laws begin + more

A round-up of e-bike news, including Swytch's efforts to get things right, recommendations for NYC's mayor and some new hire bikes in Ealing and Stowmarket

Fri, Aug 07, 2026 13:04
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Office Chair Saddle-5

I tested the worst bike saddle ever, and it was even stranger than I expected

What happens if you fit an office chair to your bike? Time to get testing...

Fri, Aug 07, 2026 11:12
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Shimano XTR Brakes M9220 caliper

Spilled oil on your brakes? Here’s how to revive your contaminated brakes, rid the squeal and restore their power

Contaminated brakes are an eventuality for all mountain bikers, but here's how to bring back the performance before shelling out for new pads and rotors

Fri, Aug 07, 2026 09:26
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road.cc Podcast episode 142

“There are bigger issues to tackle than people on e-bikes”: How a bike shop turned detectives to track down a cargo bike wrongly seized and destroyed by the police

“It was just a ridiculously long-winded way to get in touch with them,” the co-director of the Birmingham Bike Foundry said, after spotting the city’s most infamous e-bike in a random BBC article

Fri, Aug 07, 2026 07:42
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Flandrien Challenge – Muur van Geraardsbergen (Image Credit – Jo Burt)

Flanders? Completed it mate. 59 brutal bergs later, here’s how I conquered the Flandrien Challenge

Je ne regrette Flandrien: VecchioJo rides all of the cobbles and bergs

Thu, Aug 06, 2026 17:17
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Liam Alpe D’Huez trip with Cadence app

The madness of L’Alpe d’Huez during the Tour de France made for the best cycling adventure I’ve ever been on Sponsored

Liam goes on an epic adventure to one of the most legendary locations to ride a bike, with the trusty Cadence app leading the way

Tue, Aug 04, 2026 09:46
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2026 alex mccormack 1

World record holder Alex McCormack on his entry into ultra racing, cross training and transitioning to a full time racer

Alex McCormack is one of the best ultra racers out there, having scored victories in races such as the Atlas Mountain Race and Highland Trail 550 amongst others. We caught up with him as he prepares for a crack at the grueling Colorado Trail Race.

Mon, Aug 03, 2026 14:00
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Gralloch race plus Yoeleo gravel bike

I’ve raced downhill, enduro, four-cross and BMX… but gravel is a whole different beast Sponsored

Mick's tried his hand at nearly all kinds of MTB racing, but the fearsome Gralloch in Scotland was his first ever gravel race. Here's how he got on, and how Yoeleo's tough, fast and lightweight C45 NxT gravel wheels could help you conquer a gravel epic

Mon, Aug 03, 2026 11:02
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Pearson bike at bedtime

Check out this classic Pearson Cycles 531 winter trainer built by Ron Cooper, that was sold then bought back again

No excuses not to ride in the winter with this bike. Unless it's icy...

Sun, Aug 02, 2026 21:45
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