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How to store an e-bike – storage solutions and best practices

As well as charging advice, battery maintenance and safety tips.

Tue, Sep 24, 2024 09:39

What is Shimano CUES? Everything we know so far about Shimano’s new entry-level components range

Shimano CUES currently offers 9, 10, and 11-speed groupsets, but what is it replacing, and why is it important?

Mon, Sep 23, 2024 15:38

Should you buy an aero road helmet? How much faster could you be?

We used high tech aero testing equipment to see whether the compromises are worth the wattage savings...

Sat, Sep 21, 2024 13:00

20 years of Rapha: Co-founder Simon Mottram on tiffs with Team Sky, MAMILs and cycling’s skin-suited future

To mark two decades of the storied cycling apparel brand he co-founded, Mottram tells us about a particularly uncomfortable meeting with Dave Brailsford, highlights and lowlights over the years and Rapha's humble beginnings

Thu, Sep 19, 2024 17:26

Preview: 2024 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships

World Mountain Biking heads to Andorra next week for the 2024 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships.

Thu, Sep 19, 2024 15:00

Rising to the Top – Puck Pieterse’s amazing rainbow adventure

Exclusive interview: We chat with Puck Pieterse about the 2024 UCI Cross Country Mountain Bike World Championships, the Tour de France and her remaining goals for the season.

Mon, Sep 16, 2024 13:11

How e-bikes can make cycling less intimidating

Electric bikes can offer lots to cycling beginners (and veterans), and make the world of riding far less mystical and complicated

Mon, Sep 16, 2024 10:14

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On and off the record with Lachlan Morton

Australian pro “alternative” racer Lachlan Morton has just set off on his latest record attempt, we caught up with him to find out more

Mon, Sep 09, 2024 09:30

Gravel bikes vs road bikes: what are the differences and which is best for you?

If you could choose just one bike and one bike only, should it be road or gravel? Read on to find out

Sat, Sep 07, 2024 09:00

Are premium road bikes about to get cheaper? Sept 2024

Are premium road bikes about to get cheaper? A brief analysis of bike prices before and after the industry’s boom and bust, and what this means for you

Top-end and even mid-range road bikes seem more expensive than ever before; but with some brands starting to offer more affordable options, are others in danger of pricing themselves out of the market?

Fri, Sep 06, 2024 16:06

Ebike and e-cargo bike safety: How to make sure you (and your kids!) are safe

There's no better way to get around: these simple checks will help you to pick a safe bike for years of use

Thu, Sep 05, 2024 16:02

Build your dream mountain bike with these deals

We take on the classic internet window-shopping challenge in a quest to build a bargain performance MTB.

Wed, Sep 04, 2024 09:00

2024 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships 2024 – how the races were won

The ultimate race recap covering all disciplines from the entire UCI MTB World Championship weekend.

Wed, Sep 04, 2024 07:23

World’s most competitive Strava segments

There’s a new fastest time up Box Hill — but what’s the world’s hardest Strava KOM to add to your collection?

From local favourites to the most famous climbs of the Tour de France, just how fast would you have to ride to bag a legendary KOM?

Tue, Sep 03, 2024 16:21

Is racing an e-MTB easier? – Racing the Cannondale Moterra SL e-bike at Ard Rock

We teamed up with Cannondale to answer that question.

Tue, Sep 03, 2024 11:00

When cycling meets rock n roll Sept 2024

When cycling meets rock ‘n’ roll: legendary musicians, bands and songs that celebrate all things bike

Although you might associate rockstars with motorbikes more than pushbikes, there are actually countless musical icons from past and present who have been partial to a pedal. Here are a few of our favourites

Sat, Aug 31, 2024 07:40

Should you fit shorter cranks on your bike? Find out why bike fitting experts recommend going shorter

Short cranks could make you pedal better, ride faster and even make your saddle more comfortable. Read on to find out the science behind going shorter

Fri, Aug 30, 2024 14:15

Have ‘climbing bikes’ had their day? An aero vs lightweight road bike efficiency test

Aero road bikes have come a long way in recent years, but are they compromising your performance more than you think? To find out, we put Orbea's latest top road bikes, the Orca and the Orca Aero, through some tests

Wed, Aug 28, 2024 16:18

How long can Jamie (and his mum) ride at the same speed as Remco Evenepoel? Trying to keep pace with an Olympic and world champion cyclist

A survey recently shown that 6% of ambitious Brits reckon they could qualify for the 2028 Olympic Road Race, so me (and my mum) set out to see if they're right. We're not even going to need a spoiler alert

Fri, Aug 23, 2024 09:40

Old worn-out e-bike batteries: repair, recycle, refurbish or replace?

What are your options when you need a new battery for your electric bike?

Wed, Aug 21, 2024 07:44

Is it OK to never use the drops on your road bike?

Does it matter if you rarely use your drops? What if riding on the hoods is just more comfortable? We asked a pro bike fitter if not using your drops is really that much of an issue

Sun, Aug 18, 2024 11:00

Do wide ratio cassettes for lower gears have any place on performance road bikes? Why the pros are moving away from smaller sprockets

Is an 11-34 cassette always better than an 11-25? We weigh up the pros and cons of sticking a bigger cassette on your bike

Fri, Aug 16, 2024 12:22

Single-speeding around London on the Tenways CGO600 Pro

Tenways' latest single-speed proves ideal for taking on trains, towpaths... and into hotel rooms

Fri, Aug 16, 2024 11:33

The future of road bikes? Up close and personal with the new Ribble Allroad range

The Alroad SL R, Allroad SL, and Allroad SL R e are performance bikes designed to help real world riders maximise their performance whatever the road throws at them… and yes, one of them's an e-bike

Fri, Aug 16, 2024 11:21

Trek Checkpoint SL 7 Gen 3 first ride review – Fast, refined and comfortable

Updated with tweaked geometry and more storage capacity, we deliver our first impressions on the new Trek Checkpoint.

Thu, Aug 15, 2024 16:00