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Industry Insider – Cy Turner, Founder of Cotic Bikes

Ever thought about starting your own bike firm? We caught up with Cy Turner, who did exactly that just short of 20 years ago.

Fri, Nov 01, 2024 13:03
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Introducing the Gloria All World — the titanium travel bike with a packable frame that you can take anywhere

We speak to Gloria Cycling founder Carlos Ramirez about his unique All World model: a titanium bike that has all the benefits of one of the brand's All Road road bikes, but which can be transported in a travel suitcase

Thu, Oct 31, 2024 11:47
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ABS MTB Brakes – everything you need to know

Should you be riding ABS brakes on your mountain bike?

Thu, Oct 31, 2024 08:46
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What is Cross-Country Short Track? Everything you need to know about XCC

Mountain bike cross-country Short Track racing or XCC has been around in one form or another for a while, where does it stand in the grand scheme of things?

Wed, Oct 30, 2024 08:37
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Everything you need to know about cycling shoes — from materials and sole stiffness to closure systems and cleat compatibility, make the right choice when selecting your bike shoes

Whether you ride on the road, for leisure or prefer hitting the gravel tracks and trails, there's a cycling shoe for you. Here's some essential info about pretty much all shoe types available to you (apart from SPD sandals)

Tue, Oct 29, 2024 13:43
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How to increase your cycling motivation in winter — essential tips to keep your spirits up on the bike when the temps drop

With the right kit, equipment and mindset, winter riding can be a joy. Here's what you need to know to keep you motivated to ride, whatever the weather

Tue, Oct 29, 2024 13:07
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“F*** the UCI” — We take a look at the National Hill Climb Championship-winning bikes as rim brakes and 1x dominate

We take a closer look at the gravity-defying bikes that contributed to Illi Gardner and Harry MacFarlane's success, including one that also happened to be the first bike ever reviewed on road.cc

Mon, Oct 28, 2024 17:26
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road.cc front bike lights Beam Test 2024/25 — our big Beam Comparison Engine is live to help you choose the best front light for your riding

The clocks have gone back, so we've added another 35 lights to the road.cc Beam Comparison Engine. Compare the output, beam shape and strength to help you pick the right bike light for you

Mon, Oct 28, 2024 14:34
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What are the best budget bike brands? Road bikes that won’t break the bank from Boardman, Triban, Planet X, Rose, Cube + more

Looking for a new bike that won't put (too much) strain on your finances? Here is a selection of bike brands with great value options all in one place

Mon, Oct 28, 2024 11:22
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Check out Mavic Zap, the first electronic shifting from 30 years ago

Electronic shifting rules the roost these days but let’s look back at the earliest designs…

Sun, Oct 27, 2024 21:45
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E-bike tech – what to expect in the future

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Sun, Oct 27, 2024 13:27
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Cycling Health Q&A: Prostate problems – time to talk about men’s health

Consultant urological surgeon Christian Brown explains the effect that cycling can have on prostate disorders and how they can be managed, while debunking the links between cycling and prostate cancer

Thu, Oct 24, 2024 16:51
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Are the cycling culture wars back? And did they ever go away? Plus: What’s next for Tom Pidcock after dramatic Ineos Grenadiers fallout?

On the latest episode of the road.cc Podcast, transport journalist Carlton Reid and campaigner Simon Munk dissect why cycling continues to prove a steady source of culture wars content (featuring a brief review of a certain ex-PM’s new book)

Thu, Oct 24, 2024 16:30
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I’ve got an hour to train. How much cycling can I do?

Indoor training is very time efficient. But how much extra training can you actually get done? We got out our stopwatch and put it to the test

Thu, Oct 24, 2024 09:41
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Electric mountain bikes – everything you need to know

All the details on how to get yourself motoring off-road

Wed, Oct 23, 2024 08:09
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Was Tadej Pogačar’s 2024 the best season ever? We rank cycling’s greatest individual years, from Burton and Coppi to Vos and Pogačar

25 wins in 58 race days, a Giro-Tour double, two monuments and a world title, and much else besides – Pogačar’s 2024 was one for the ages. But how does it compare to cycling’s other history-making seasons?

Tue, Oct 22, 2024 19:18
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The anatomy of an e-bike

Everything you need to know about the e-bike alphabet and what it all means

Tue, Oct 22, 2024 14:36
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How much do e-bikes cost to maintain long-term?

Everything you need to know about e-MTB cost of ownership and maintenance

Mon, Oct 21, 2024 12:38
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How strong are Chinese carbon road bike wheels, and why are they so much cheaper?

Don't try this at home! We take to the road, the trail and the bike park to see just how robust Superteam's lightweight road bike wheels really are

Mon, Oct 21, 2024 08:43
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2025 Gravel Burn stage race – everything you need to know

Cape Epic founder looks to redefine gravel racing with 850km seven-day stage race concept

Sun, Oct 20, 2024 07:17
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Can we make indoor cycling more bearable for less than £75?

Smart training has a reputation for being prohibitively expensive, but can it be done for less than the price of a new set of tyres? We tried to find out!

Thu, Oct 17, 2024 16:00
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You’ve got £500 to spend on a bike: what would you buy? Here are the choices of the road.cc Tech Team

Should you go second-hand, buy new, or build up a frame with components of your choice? Here's what we'd do, which will hopefully provide plenty of inspiration if you're looking to buy a bike on a budget

Wed, Oct 16, 2024 14:15
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Do electric mountain bikes have gears?

Why e-bikes have gears – but not gearboxes?

Tue, Oct 15, 2024 12:34
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UCI Gravel Racing – Positive progress or is it just a trend?

We get into all the details folliwng the latest instalment of the Gravel World Championships

Sat, Oct 12, 2024 18:12
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What is the best power meter system?

The pros and cons of each power meter system explained.

Thu, Oct 10, 2024 09:30
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