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Check out this hand-built Old Field Cycles randonneur that just conquered the 2023 edition of Paris–Brest–Paris

Justin Pogge built this stunning pink steel bike himself for arguably the most prestigious Audax event in the world, and there are some very unique touches

Sun, Aug 27, 2023 20:44
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Is Aaron’s new Cannondale Supersix Evo LAB71 the nicest bike in the office?

Aaron's been busy building his dream custom road bike. Here's a closer look at his Cannondale Supersix Evo LAB71 dream build

Sat, Aug 26, 2023 13:00
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Passion, prototypes and incredible jawlines: A visit to Thule’s design and testing facility nestled in the forests of southern Sweden

With a car park full of bike racks and many bikes atop of them, you can't say the staff at Thule's idyllic testing facility in Hillerstorp don't live and breathe its products

Thu, Aug 24, 2023 16:49
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The rise of the cycling multi-disciplinarian

The biggest cycling names now participate across disciplines but what does this new breed of rider mean for the future of the off-road side of our sport?

Wed, Aug 23, 2023 14:06
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Whatever happened to the Factor Vis Vires? Check out this radical £10k superbike released a decade ago

This was one of the first road bikes with a £10k price tag, featuring a split down tube, full length fork and fully internal cable routing. What became of this machine that threw out the UCI rulebook?

Tue, Aug 22, 2023 20:44
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Here’s why I won’t be upgrading to the Specialized Tarmac SL8

Is Specialized's new "one bike to rule them all" a significant upgrade over its predecessor, the Tarmac SL7? I've been putting the miles in on both and have just about made up my mind

Tue, Aug 22, 2023 13:06
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Want to own Fausto Coppi’s custom 1946 Bianchi road bike? This masterpiece is yours for £103,505

This bike is one of six made for Fausto Coppi by Bianchi's elite Reparto Corse innovation and engineering department, and if you have deep pockets it could be yours

Sun, Aug 20, 2023 20:43
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Bus sandwiches, hitching lifts, and paying your own way: The not so glamorous life of a small nation at the world championships

While the spotlight tends to fall on the likes of Mathieu van der Poel and Lotte Kopecky, cycling’s world championships derive much of their colour from the sport’s smaller nations. But what are the challenges they face to compete with the world’s best?

Sun, Aug 20, 2023 19:37
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Why cycling kit that FITS matters more than you think!

Whether you care about speed or not, find out why choosing the right cycling kit is one of the biggest upgrades you can make

Sat, Aug 19, 2023 13:00
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Essential money-saving tips for cyclists — keep riding without breaking the bank

Beat the cost-of-living crisis with these top tips on how to get into cycling without spending a fortune, and save money through cycling vs other pricey modes of transport

Thu, Aug 17, 2023 11:37
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Do the latest track bikes favour wealthier nations, and how will the UCI respond?

With the top-performing nations getting access to increasingly advanced bikes on the track, is this fair on nations without such deep pockets?

Thu, Aug 17, 2023 09:07
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Check out the crazy Cannondale CERV concept bike with “dynamically adjustable geometry”

Would you ride something this out-there if you could switch positions at your leisure? This chainless, forkless design certainly raised eyebrows when it first surfaced, and still does today

Tue, Aug 15, 2023 20:45
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Fuelling for cycling — nail your nutrition strategy on and off the bike with Enervit

The sports nutrition world is full of products, but how do you know what to use and when? We look at Enervit’s range and explain how to get your nutritional timing perfectly right

Tue, Aug 15, 2023 13:25
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How to save money on a bike with a Cycle to Work scheme

Getting a tax-free bike is easier than you think – here's how you can save cash while staying healthy

Tue, Aug 15, 2023 11:00
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8 things you didn’t know about the new Specialized Tarmac SL8

Why three bottle cage mounts? Where are the batteries hiding? How is the frame tested for strength? We've grilled Specialized engineers to find out more about the bike everyone is talking about

Mon, Aug 14, 2023 13:17
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Check out this custom Titici Relli – ready to tackle Badlands

Sam William Andrews' gravel bike is a unique sight in the UK

Sun, Aug 13, 2023 20:45
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Bike check: Kirkpatrick Macmillan’s rear-wheel driven wooden replica

This is not just any bike check, but that of the first-ever pedal bicycles made

Fri, Aug 11, 2023 14:16
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Crazy track bikes, huge stems and rim brakes FTW: 10 tech highlights from the 2023 Cycling World Championships

Do you know what a Hrinkow is? Are the new track bikes fair, and are rim brakes more aero after all? Here is some of the weirdest and most wonderful tech we spotted on the road and track

Thu, Aug 10, 2023 14:26
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The Highway Code for cyclists — all the rules you need to know for riding on the road explained

From advice on riding position to dos and don’ts for cycling, we pick apart the official guidance for cyclists in Great Britain

Wed, Aug 09, 2023 16:20
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Gravel race tips: Five tricks for tackling your first long event

What we learned from riding the 216km Ekoi Stone Circle gravel event

Wed, Aug 09, 2023 13:46
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The rising price of entry-level road bikes — how much does it cost to get into road cycling now vs 10 years ago?

Are entry-level road bikes in danger of becoming luxury items? Let's break down the cost of bikes, equipment and clothing for those getting into the sport in 2023 vs the previous decade

Wed, Aug 09, 2023 09:37
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A bike from the future! Check out the hydrogen cell-powered Canyon Eco Speed

A futuristic design concealing a fully integrated electric motor powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, disc brakes and front and rear suspension. Could it be the sort of bike we’ll all be riding?

Tue, Aug 08, 2023 20:45
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2023 UCI MTB World Championships – Mathieu van der Poel and his triple-crown ambitions

Dutchman Mathieu van der Poel will attempt to win the Elite UCI XCO World Championship title on the trails of Glentress. Can he do it and is mixing of disciplines the future for competitive cycling?

Tue, Aug 08, 2023 11:13
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Is cycling’s ‘sportswashing’ debate too big to ignore? World Championships protest shines spotlight on less-than-green sponsors

Backing from petrochemicals giants and oil-rich states highlights gap between cycling as sport and riding as transport when it comes to environmental credentials

Mon, Aug 07, 2023 18:08
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Check out Chris Hall’s rainbow-chasing Cervelo Soloist: conquering the World Champs Project

The ultra-racer rode this bike connecting together all of the places in the UK that have held cycling world championship events

Sun, Aug 06, 2023 20:45
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