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Tour de France 2025, your ultimate stage-by-stage guide: Everything you need to know about the world’s biggest bike race

A throwback start, a brutally mountainous second half, the return of Mont Ventoux, and a tasty twist right at the end – what’s on the menu for the 2025 Tour?

Wed, Jul 02, 2025 08:07

What exactly is a bike radar system, and why does everyone want one?

Cycling radars are becoming a must-have piece of kit for many road riders, but what do they actually do?

Tue, Jul 01, 2025 15:00

Check out Trek’s new Checkpoint ALR bikes: “big gravel capability at an affordable price”

The third-generation Trek Checkpoint ALR brings key features from its carbon sibling to a more accessible aluminium frame – with bigger tyre clearance, a tweaked geometry, and adventure-ready versatility

Sun, Jun 29, 2025 20:45

Why spend more? How Chinese carbon road bike wheels are taking over

We chat to Chris from Superteam to find out why Chinese wheels can offer such good value for money

Thu, Jun 26, 2025 15:00

DJI’s super powerful Avinox motor looks set to dominate, and 32in MTB wheels are officially a thing: all the best tech from Europe’s biggest bike show

Only the best and most exciting off-road goodies spotted at Eurobike 2025

Thu, Jun 26, 2025 15:00

“One of the finest bicycles ever made”: Parlee to make 25 money-no-object Bob Parlee edition Z-Zero GTs in honour of legendary founder

To mark 25 years and "honour Bob's ethos" Parlee has taken its brand new Z-Zero GT and made it even better, for a "best of the best" build

Sun, Jun 22, 2025 20:45

Going custom – the story of my one-of-a-kind custom bike build June 2025

Going custom: the story of my one-of-a-kind custom bike build, from start to finish

When OPEN announced a run of 250 U.P.PER. CONCEP.T. framesets, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to craft my dream machine. Here's the story of how it was made, from taking measurements to the full custom paint job

Sun, Jun 22, 2025 09:00

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Expensive vs cheap brake pads: is it worth spending more to maximise your bike’s braking power? We did some testing to find out

Which brake pads give you the best bang for your buck? Braking specialists Sinter were kind enough to let us borrow their testing facility to try out a whole host of options, from budget to super premium

Sat, Jun 21, 2025 11:00

“Get that bike back in the van!” Tour de France tech tales from the Dauphiné, Factor’s radical bike, and the backlash to new UCI rules + Does Cycle to Work still… work?

Super-wide forks, narrow bar debates, UCI-bashing, and the future of Cycle to Work – there’s plenty going on in this week’s episode of the road.cc Podcast

Fri, Jun 20, 2025 15:47

Electric mountain bikes are getting too powerful

Do we really need all that extra weight and an unnecessary amount of assistance for all but the steepest of inclines? Here's why I'd prefer to stay in the slow lane/trail for now on my less powerful, but nimbler e-MTB

Fri, Jun 20, 2025 12:36

Does gravel racing have an aero problem? June 2025 – v2

Does gravel racing have an aero problem? Why some are saying the need for speed is ‘killing’ cycling’s newest discipline

Road-inspired aero bikes, deep profile wheels, skinsuits... we're not talking the pointy end of the Tour de France, this is gravel racing in 2025. Let's examine the current trends dominating the discipline

Thu, Jun 19, 2025 14:13

How e-bikes have revolutionised commuting

If you don't think e-bike commuting is for you, Estarli's X range might make you think again

Wed, Jun 18, 2025 12:26

Remembering the Genesis Flyer, a singlespeed classic

The steel-framed Flyer is no more; we look back at what made it special and explore the options out there for those looking to fill its shoes

Sun, Jun 15, 2025 20:45

road.cc Dealclincher takeover: £1,500 off Ribble aero bike, half-price DT Swiss wheels, 47% off Pirelli tyres, £800+ off Boardman e-bike + loads more

Aero bikes, e-bikes, clothing, wheels, tyres, action cameras, gadgets, gizmos and more - all feature at far less than full retail in this week’s Dealclincher roundup

Thu, Jun 12, 2025 08:45

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Coming soon to a bike shop near you? Jake Stewart’s radical unreleased Factor has 12 months to hit the shops… or else

Something wild broke cover at the traditional warm up race for the Tour de France, but how can something so seemingly radical comply with the UCI's rules on frame design?

Tue, Jun 10, 2025 13:11

Benjamin G. Bowdens Spacelander Bicycle, Brooklyn Museum, CC BY 3.0 creativecommons.org:licenses:by:3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Behold the Bowden Spacelander, the craziest-looking bike ever

From its dazzling debut in post-war Britain to its cult status as a collector’s dream, this is a bike that dared to be different

Sun, Jun 08, 2025 20:45

Should brands stop claiming gravel bikes “can go anywhere”? Lawyer discusses £4.5m Planet X fork failure case, its implications for the cycling industry, and the need for honest, transparent marketing

On this week’s episode, lawyer Julian Chamberlayne calls for the introduction of specific gravel bike testing regulations, while we ask whether Simon Yates’ epic Giro d’Italia win makes him one of Britain’s all-time cycling greats

Fri, Jun 06, 2025 15:42

Is gravel racing really an ‘old man’s sport’?

Recently a GCN YouTube show debated why gravel racing seems to be an 'old man’s (and woman’s) sport', with so few young riders. Have they got a point?

Fri, Jun 06, 2025 13:00

You’ve invested in a great bike lock, but what should you lock it to? Bike racks and stands rated

The best, worst and most bizarre bike racks ranked — where should you lock your pride and joy?

Fri, Jun 06, 2025 09:00

Tubeless tyres vs TPU inner tubes – which is best for you?

We dive into the pros and cons of TPU inner tubes, and tubeless tyres.

Thu, Jun 05, 2025 10:27

The lightest power meter pedal on the market is now fully Shimano-compatible — here’s why Favero’s new Assioma PRO RS sets the gold standard in accurate, convenient power measurement

Weighing just 123.5g each and featuring a modular design for interchangeability, Shimano-compatible pedal bodies, and Favero’s proprietary IAV Power System, the Assioma PRO RS sets the gold standard in road power pedals while maintaining ±1% accuracy

Tue, Jun 03, 2025 07:57

First ride: Livall PikaBoost 2 e-bike conversion kit

This friction drive kit claims wide compatability and easy wireless operation - but what's it like in real world testing?

Mon, Jun 02, 2025 15:09

Unbound Gravel 2025: intriguing new tech, solo victories, and what’s next for the world’s biggest gravel race

As the mud turns to dust on the harrowed and hallowed trails of Unbound Gravel, here’s an overview of what went down over a long weekend of racing

Mon, Jun 02, 2025 14:47

Check out a one-off J.Laverack R J.ACK Disc that pays tribute to Valentino Rossi

This titanium road bike comes is a real stunner, coming in a high-end SRAM Red AXS build and a striking finish inspired by the MotoGP legend

Sun, Jun 01, 2025 20:45

Why do we keep trying to turn cycling into other sports? Formula Fixed founder on reinventing bike racing for the TikTok generation, “trampling on tradition”, and why “big swings” are better than marginal gains

Is racing with no brakes on a tight, twisting indoor circuit the “future of cycling”? Formula Fixed founder James Grady thinks so – he talks to the road.cc Podcast about shaking up the sport and putting viewers, not riders, first

Fri, May 30, 2025 17:31