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Look 795 Blade RS: speed, stiffness, and versatility – first impressions from the road

Check out this top-tier race bike that’s designed to balance aerodynamics with efficiency and a low weight

Sun, Mar 23, 2025 21:45
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road.cc Dealclincher takeover: up to 40% off Hunt wheels, Shimano 105 Di2 for £849, £1,500 off Ribble Endurance SL R Disc, 50% off Altura bib shorts & more

With the weather looking up (for now), we've rounded up the best spring sale deals on bikes, wheels, clothing, and more

Fri, Mar 21, 2025 14:39
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A pro bike fitter’s top 10 cycling products to make you faster and more comfortable on the bike (and one of them is free)

Starting with a budget of £0, all of these tweaks could change your cycling for the better

Thu, Mar 20, 2025 13:46
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Bike check: Lukas Baum’s 2025 Cape Epic Orbea Oiz

We take a look at Lukas Baums 2025 Cape Epic race machine.

Thu, Mar 20, 2025 10:30
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How amputee riders approach the Cape Epic

Five-time Cape Epic finisher, Reuben van Niekerk, is attempting to secure his sixth finisher’s medal this year.

Tue, Mar 18, 2025 09:47
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Why the aero road bike is making a comeback

A few years ago, it looked like the ‘one bike to rule them all’ approach was going to take over the road market, but the trend for aero-specific bikes has had a new lease of life in the pro peloton, so what does that mean for you?

Mon, Mar 17, 2025 12:50
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2025 Absa Cape Epic Prologue – Gallery

A selection of tech from day one of the toughest mountain bike stage race on Earth.

Mon, Mar 17, 2025 10:31
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Where’s the seat tube? Urwahn updates Softride 3D-printed steel frames with “groundbreaking” technology

Urban and gravel models are available in a design that “elastically suspends the rear wheel and guarantees noticeable ride comfort"

Sun, Mar 16, 2025 21:45
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Is this the UK’s worst city for cycling? Riding around Belfast’s abysmal bike network (and why drivers should be cycling campaigners’ best friends) + Do cycling culture war stories harm the bike industry?

On this week’s podcast episode, we jump on the bike for a freezing wet tour of Belfast’s, ahem, variable cycling infrastructure, and take a deep dive into the state of the industry five years on from Covid (and why anti-cycling tabloid stories don’t help)

Fri, Mar 14, 2025 20:02
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How accurate is Strava estimated power? Comparing Strava watts with ‘real’ watts from a power meter

Is Strava's estimated power feature really a worthy substitute for a power meter? Let's do some tests to find out

Fri, Mar 14, 2025 16:50
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7 reasons why your bike doesn’t fit you, and the easiest ways to solve them

Are you struggling to get comfortable on the bike? Here's why you need to look at a lot more than just the size sticker

Tue, Mar 11, 2025 17:00
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Industry insider: MTB career insights with Dangerholm

Under an almost superhero like guise and title, Gustav Gullholm has mesmerised us with his amazing and artful two-wheeled creations in the past years.

Fri, Mar 07, 2025 12:53
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2025 Absa Cape Epic 2025 – how to watch, who to watch including all the stage details

The biggest mountain bike stage race on earth – the Absa Cape Epic, kicks off on 16 March. Here’s everything you need to know to follow the adventure.

Fri, Mar 07, 2025 09:32
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Why a gravel bike could be the only bike you need — the pros and cons of using a gravel bike as your only bike

Can a gravel bike cut it for commuting, running errands, training on the road and off it? Let's weigh up the cases for and against abandoning N+1 for a trusty fatter-tyred drop bar bike

Thu, Mar 06, 2025 18:30
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Training for your first MTB stage race and the importance of a power meter

You might pay to enter stage races, instead of being paid to race like a pro rider, but that doesn’t mean your training approach has to be any less scientific.

Tue, Mar 04, 2025 09:00
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Why use TORQ to fuel for a gravel event

Gravel racing has become the most engaging cycling event for riders who want an immersive drop bar adventure experience. If you love suffering and strategy, nothing compares to gravel bike racing.

Mon, Mar 03, 2025 10:45
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Estarli E28.X v E28.9 – which version’s right for you?

Automatic two-speed belt drive takes on powerful hub motor derailleur model with off-road features

Mon, Mar 03, 2025 09:18
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The easiest way to increase your average speed? Why riding harder on hills can be faster than keeping an even pace

Yes, there are caveats and other factors to consider, but our testing might surprise those of you who think even stevens is faster than varying your effort according to the incline

Fri, Feb 28, 2025 17:00
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road.cc Dealclincher takeover: save up to 73% on SRAM components, over £2k off Ridley road bikes, 45% off Campagnolo wheels, up to 80% off Altura clothing + more

Take advantage of fantastic discounts on groupset components, cycling apparel, aero road bikes, wheels, and other cycling gear

Fri, Feb 28, 2025 12:00
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2025 UCI Gravel World Championships bite the dust – what next?

The 2025 UCI Gravel World Championship will not be happening as planned – what now, what does it mean?

Wed, Feb 26, 2025 16:00
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CoreBike 2025 tech gallery – the best kit from the show

All the bikes and tech we spotted at the 2025 CoreBike show.

Mon, Feb 24, 2025 17:40
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Will the radical Morpheus Reppit change the direction of aero road bike design?

Morpheus Bicycles introduces an aero road bike with a huge stack height aimed at increasing your speed by mimicking a time trial ride position

Sun, Feb 23, 2025 21:45
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Cycling brands loved by the pros that you might not have heard of — carbon chainrings, custom parts, bespoke clothing + more as used by the world’s best

Sometimes pro cyclists can be quite pernickety, which means securing the services of more obscure brands and manufacturers beyond regular sponsors. Here's a selection used in the current pro peloton

Fri, Feb 21, 2025 17:00
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How to clean disc brakes on a bicycle

Everything you need to know about cleaning your bike's disc brakes.

Fri, Feb 21, 2025 10:00
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“Ineos tried to fit a square peg in a round hole”: Tom Pidcock’s new teammate Rory Townsend on how “maverick” Olympic champ has lifted Q36.5 and why transfer saga “stressed me more than my own contract”

On the latest episode of the road.cc Podcast, the former Irish champion discusses Pidcock’s Ineos exit and his instant impact on the in-form second-tier team, as well as his own bumpy path to the pro ranks and plans for 2025

Thu, Feb 20, 2025 14:46
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