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Specialized has revamped the Aethos for the greater good… but after a test ride, I’ve decided I won’t be upgrading (yet)

Geometry changes, added tyre clearance and an integrated front end turn this lightweight road bike into something like an endurance bike. Here are my first impressions of the all new Aethos 2

Thu, Oct 02, 2025 15:58
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Can we survive Iceland’s toughest MTB event? Attempting the first-ever Rift MTB stage race

Despite having no experience of cross-country racing, or riding any real distance, Liam and Ty headed out to Iceland to race their first marathon event

Tue, Sep 30, 2025 09:31
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Check out the Chinese bike that Harry Hudson rode to World Champs’ glory

British rider’s Quick Pro AR:One, built around a £1,500 frameset, weighed in at just 6.83kg, although you could go much lighter

Mon, Sep 29, 2025 16:08
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Mark Cavendish’s 2011 Specialized S-Works McLaren Venge: the bike ridden to Britain’s last victory in the Elite Men’s Road Race at the World Championships

As the 2025 Worlds wrap up, let’s look back at the aero-optimised Specialized S-Works McLaren Venge that Cav rode to rainbow glory

Sun, Sep 28, 2025 20:45
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The champion’s choice — two winning bike rigs from the legendary 3 Peaks Cyclo-Cross race

As the brutal 3 Peaks Cyclo-Cross event is taking place this weekend, we caught up with a couple of Peaks legends to hear about the bikes they use for the race, both past and present

Fri, Sep 26, 2025 12:30
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road.cc Dealclincher takeover: Quoc Escape road shoes down to just £90, over £800 off Van Rysel RCR-R road bike, Knog Frog V3 rear light down to just £9 + loads more

Save big on road bikes, shoes, lights, bar bags, helmets and more with this week’s top cycling deals we’ve spotted

Fri, Sep 26, 2025 10:44
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“I told myself, just let Robert Millar go!” Pippa York and David Walsh on gender, following the Tour de France, and why pro cycling isn’t Disneyland

In this week’s episode of the road.cc Podcast, the authors of ‘The Escape’ discuss life on Tour, York’s struggles before, during, and after her career, the trans debate in sports, and whether cycling has changed over the last 30 years

Thu, Sep 25, 2025 14:36
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Is the CO2 canister dead? The rise of the electric pump

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Wed, Sep 24, 2025 16:04
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Craving even more mud? Six top tips for gravel riders moving to mountain biking

If you're coming into off-road riding from gravel and are tempted by even fatter tyres and rougher terrain, this article is for you

Wed, Sep 24, 2025 12:00
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We don’t need fancy new, shiny bike kit every year

The latest and greatest, the fastest, the brassiest bling... we all need it to be real cyclists, and to be just like those shiny happy, perfect riders in the ads. Right?

Fri, Sep 19, 2025 14:00
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Stance width and Q-factor may not be the most crucial bike fit measurements: but consistency and familiarity are key

As there's very little research out there on Q-factor and stance width, both remain something of a bike fit mystery. With Favero's new Assioma PRO RS pedals, you can now be sure that your power meter won't affect these measurements at all

Fri, Sep 19, 2025 09:25
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How much faster are deep carbon wheels? We test whether deeper really is faster, and explore which rim depth is best for your riding

Much is made of wind tunnel and CFD tests when proclaiming a certain wheel, bike or aero product as the 'fastest' - but real-world testing plays an important part in deciding if deep-section wheels actually suit you and your riding style

Wed, Sep 17, 2025 15:04
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What’s watt: A beginner’s guide to e- bike motors

Hub motor v mid-motor, torque v watts? What is an e‑bike motor and what does it do?

Wed, Sep 17, 2025 09:41
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AeroCoach spent 20 months perfecting its new Thunderbolt and Bolt Trispoke aero wheels

Optimised to use modern wider tyres, it's safe to assume these new wheels will be lightning fast when paired with a suitable rider

Tue, Sep 16, 2025 15:25
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Crazy descents, shock results and blown out tyres: your full breakdown of the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships 2025

With the 2025 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships done and dusted we take a look back over the past two weeks of racing from the Swiss Valais region – in chronological order.

Tue, Sep 16, 2025 12:03
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Check out the very first Brompton folding bike

It’s Commuting Week here on road.cc, and when you think of commuting by bike, you think of Brompton – so let’s look back at the first-ever version of this classic folding bike

Sun, Sep 14, 2025 20:45
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road.cc Dealclincher takeover, Commuting Week special edition: half price Assos winter gloves, Pinnacle bike bell down to a crazy £2.99, Sportful waterproof jackets for just £25 + loads more

Our commuter deals roundup highlights savings on lights, tools, clothing and accessories to make your daily ride easier and more affordable

Fri, Sep 12, 2025 15:06
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“Timothée Chalamet can’t replace me in this one!” Actor behind Cadel Evans one-man show on taking the Edinburgh Fringe by storm, cycling “full gas” on stage, and why creating a play is like riding the Tour de France

What do you get if you cross a New York-based Australian actor, the 2011 Tour de France, and a turbo trainer on a stage in Edinburgh? One of the most critically acclaimed pieces of theatre of 2025, that’s what…

Fri, Sep 12, 2025 07:55
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Stranded by Tube strikes? Try one of these London cycling routes instead

Join the thousands of commuters getting on their bike this week to beat the disruption

Wed, Sep 10, 2025 16:28
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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 10, 2025 15:56
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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

Wed, Sep 10, 2025 10:52
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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

Tue, Sep 09, 2025 14:00
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Altura’s new Nightvision range is better and brighter than ever – find out more about the quality after-dark kit that has been keeping cyclists visible for decades

We speak to Altura’s Ian Young about the brand’s popular Nightvision high-visibility clothing and find out how the 2025 range is better than ever

Tue, Sep 09, 2025 12:15
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Cycling workshop hacks on a budget: from pound shop hairbrushes to turning old towels into cleaning rags, here are our top cheapskate bike maintenance tips

Reuse, recycle and reduce. Here are some tips that could save you some money on bike tools, cleaning products and more, while still looking after your bike just as well

Tue, Sep 09, 2025 11:06
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How to use AI the smart way on your bike rides — we take a look at Ravemen’s range, and find out why AI-powered bike lights are the way forward

Bike light technology has never been so adaptable, and the latest offerings from Ravemen are testament to that. We deep dive into the brand's history, product line-up, and what's next for this burgeoning bike tech company

Mon, Sep 08, 2025 13:02
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