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Chinese bikes are coming and slamming your stem won’t make you faster — 10 things I learnt whilst making 101 cycling videos in 2024

101 videos, £100,000s of bikes, the latest tech and high profile interviews - here's my highlights of 2024

Tue, Dec 31, 2024 16:24
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The biggest cycling stories of 2024

It's time for our yearly round-up of all the biggest, best and most bizarre cycling news we've brought you over the past 12 months

Mon, Dec 30, 2024 16:59
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Tour de Sofa — the best computer games for a cycling fix during the cold winter months

The humble bicycle has been part of gaming for four decades now, and cycling has made many appearances in games since Paperboy did his first round

Mon, Dec 30, 2024 13:45
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2025 cycling tech predictions — hookless wheels here to stay, the return of full-fat aero bikes, the rise of Chinese direct-to-consumer + more of our cycling prophecies

Here are some of the top tech trends we expect to see (or in some cases hope to see) in 2025 and beyond

Fri, Dec 27, 2024 16:10
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These controversial cycle lanes caused uproar — but what actually happened once infrastructure was installed?

From success stories and safer roads to further protests and councils backtracking, here's what happened with some of Britain's most controversial cycling projects

Fri, Dec 27, 2024 15:45
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“If you don’t want cycling on footpaths, support bike lanes and 20mph zones”: Town centre cycling bans and the fight against “cowboy” wardens + the year in cycling reviewed

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… that’s right, it’s our annual podcast episode looking back over the biggest and most bizarre bike-related stories of 2024

Tue, Dec 24, 2024 10:59
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Tenways low-maintenance single-speeds joined by powerful mid-drives on new UK website

AGO range now complements CGO range

Mon, Dec 23, 2024 16:45
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Check out the Trek Madone 6 Series, the road.cc Superbike of the Year from 2012

We head back over a decade to look at a ground-breaking redesign that marked the start of a new era for one of the world's most famous road bikes

Sun, Dec 22, 2024 21:46
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The cyclist’s Christmas survival guide — top tips for bike riders to navigate the festive period

If you want to strike a healthy balance this Christmas, here are some effective strategies to help you stay active while enjoying the festive spirit

Sun, Dec 22, 2024 10:45
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road.cc Dealclincher takeover: ​Save £270 on a Van Rysel road bike, exclusive 12% off code on Newlane helmets, £40 off Garmin Varia Radar light, £27 quid Specialized lids + more

Plenty of great Christmas deals are still waiting on cycling clothing, bikes, helmets, accessories and more

Thu, Dec 19, 2024 09:51
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“With Remco, we’ve probably blown 20 hours of wind on him” — Castelli’s Steve Smith on kitting out the pros and the evolution of cycling clothing

The concept of aero clothing in cycling has progressed rapidly in recent years, but it turns out the most cutting-edge kit it is still only reserved for the riders at the very top

Wed, Dec 18, 2024 16:42
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Is the great British bike industry on the up for 2025?

As another year of gloom and gloop draws to a close for the British bike Industry, we catch up with Si Paton of the Malverns Classic and Dom Mason of Mason Cycles to hear their stories and takes on the “state of the nation” in terms of the bike industry.

Wed, Dec 18, 2024 13:00
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A recent pro bike auction shows that pro cyclists still have no respect for The Rules… so, should you tilt your saddle forward too?

As a growing number of elite riders break with bike seat tradition, we ask expert fitters to weigh in on the evidence behind the downward tilt

Tue, Dec 17, 2024 09:53
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Gear of the Year – our favourite tech from 2024

Off.road.cc’s selection of the products that stood out in 2024.

Mon, Dec 16, 2024 14:57
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Check out the Filament FX bike with no down tube or chainstays

£6,000 frameset takes inspiration from “the maverick frame designs of the 1990s”, but it’s created for use with modern features, like disc brakes

Sun, Dec 15, 2024 21:45
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“You need a billionaire to say ‘I’ll save the sport’. But that won’t happen”: Matt Holmes on why British cycling needs a reset and his journey from WorldTour pro to the “world’s most reluctant YouTuber”

After retiring at the end of 2022 disillusioned with cycling, Holmes made an unlikely return this year riding for himself. On the road.cc Podcast, he discusses the challenges of DIY racing and why he’s optimistic for the future of Britain’s domestic scene

Fri, Dec 13, 2024 12:24
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Shimano Hollowtech crank failures, one year on — how the component giant’s handling of this dangerous debacle is continuing to damage its reputation

It's been just over a year since Shimano admitted issues with Hollowtech cranks, but what's happened since? We hear from bike shops, cyclists, industry figures and a law firm about how the recall and 'inspection programme' has been handled by Shimano

Wed, Dec 11, 2024 16:54
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Hub motor v mid motor? What’s the difference? (+ video)

Which kind of e-bike motor would suit you best? We outline the pros and cons

Mon, Dec 09, 2024 11:19
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Subtle changes and big differences – how the DMR Deathgrip2 came to be

The story of the Deathgrip and how DMR made a good product even better.

Mon, Dec 09, 2024 09:28
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Check out the 2011 Canyon Ultimate CF SLX, the first road.cc Bike of the Year

Let’s head back in time to take a look at our very first Bike of the Year, the 2011 Canyon Ultimate CF SLX. Bikes have changed a whole lot since then…

Sun, Dec 08, 2024 05:27
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Castelli’s Ristretto tech offers a new era in sweat-free and chill-free cycle clothing to keep you drier than ever

We speak to Castelli supremo Steve Smith about the brand’s innovative, air-permeable Ristretto cycle clothing technology, and find out how it keeps you dry on the bike

Fri, Dec 06, 2024 12:29
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Killer training sessions to skyrocket your cycling fitness — the ultimate intervals to build your FTP

Do these four sessions regularly while monitoring your power output and you'll be riding faster in no time

Thu, Dec 05, 2024 20:58
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Czechmate the start chute with Festka’s Spectre Gravel

The boutique gravel racing market has gained another frame option, with Festka officially introducing the all-terrain version of its Spectre.

Tue, Dec 03, 2024 11:40
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Check out Scott’s sub-6kg Addict from 2008

The new 5.9kg Scott Addict isn't the first sub-6kg Addict so let's take a look at the original, the lightest production frame in the world at launch and a bike that powered a legend to a season of spectacular wins

Sun, Dec 01, 2024 21:45
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“A lot of it was caused by greed”: Factor’s CEO on navigating “self-inflicted” bike industry chaos, Chris Froome’s set-up complaints and why rim brakes are never coming back

In a bike industry podcast special, Factor chief Rob Gitelis looks back over his 30 years of building bikes, the company’s “business as usual” approach to the Covid pandemic and its aftermath, and how he made the Aussies go three seconds faster in Paris

Thu, Nov 28, 2024 17:30
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