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How to prepare for Paris-Roubaix: Alex Dowsett’s tech guide to the cobbled classics + Reflections on cycling’s Holy Week

Get the rosary beads out, it’s time to genuflect at the altar of Flemish bike racing…

Sat, Apr 11, 2026 17:03

42 stages, unbeatable scenery, 144,000ft of climbing: Is the Grand Tour of Catalonia Gravel the world’s most epic gravel ride?

There’s nothing like exploring a country under your own steam in the saddle and taking the paths less trodden, which means there’s nothing quite like the Grand Tour of Catalonia Gravel. Find out what it's all about and how you can take on this most epic of gravel rides

Wed, Apr 08, 2026 15:07

Surly returns to the aggro hardtail market: Surly Sorceress first ride review

Able to run singlespeed and UDH drivetrains, Surly's Sorceress is set to be a cult classic

Tue, Apr 07, 2026 06:30

The Paterberg comes alive: A day well spent on the Tour of Flanders’ final hill

Every year, the steep, fearsome slopes of the Paterberg crown the Tour of Flanders’ latest champions. Photographer James Startt spent his Ronde Sunday in a ditch on the climb, capturing all the action and excitement

Mon, Apr 06, 2026 15:12

Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogačar, Arenberg, 2025 Paris-Roubaix

Have Paris-Roubaix bikes progressed more in the last 50 years compared to the previous half-century?

From steel frames and tubular tyres to suspension forks and self-adjusting tyre pressures - see how Paris Roubaix bikes have transformed over the decades

Mon, Apr 06, 2026 09:00

Demi Vollering’s Tour of Flanders-winning S-Works

Eurostar: Check out Demi Vollering’s Tour of Flanders-winning Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8

Demi Vollering destroyed the opposition to secure her first ever win at the Ronde on Sunday, and here’s the extremely EU-flavoured bike that she used to roar over the cobbled bergs of Flanders

Sun, Apr 05, 2026 22:39

“The day after a classic, I was dead. He’s playing golf!” Adrie van der Poel on Mathieu’s chances of making Tour of Flanders history, Tadej Pogačar, and remembering his own Ronde win 40 years on

In 1986, Adrie van der Poel beat Sean Kelly to win the Tour of Flanders. This Sunday, his son can make history by becoming the Flemish monument’s most successful ever rider. The 66-year-old chats to the road.cc Podcast about the past, the present, and why records don’t matter

Sat, Apr 04, 2026 22:39

Are rising fuel prices driving more people to e-bikes? Plus the London Microhub Alliance plans to hit 1m e-bike deliveries in 2026, and YouTube funds e-bikes for LA first responders

It’s almost Easter! Join us in the garden as we hunt for exciting e-bike eggs

Fri, Apr 03, 2026 09:00

More than you could ever possibly need to know about how e-bike hire company Forest recruited ‘One Pound Fish Man’ to star in viral social media clip

If the algorithm has served you this video recently, you probably have no interest whatsoever in how it came about, the logistics, and whether Forest has seen a boost in rides off the back of it. Undeterred, we asked Forest all those things anyway

Thu, Apr 02, 2026 12:09

“If you did make a mistake or crash, there were no injuries or warning shots. It was a dangerous place to film a project”: Gee Atherton on recent Ridgeline VII film and the HUGE risk of crashing

With his latest high mountain project just released, we caught up with Gee Atherton to learn more about his film projects, and why he still puts his life on the fine and rocky line after such serious past crashes

Mon, Mar 30, 2026 16:09

Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig: “I’m a bit silly, I’m a bit weird but, you know, it’s what you get”

The Danish dynamo, one of cycling’s biggest entertainers, has had a tough couple of years, but she’s determined to return to the top. And while the old energy and spark is still there, the road.cc Podcast discovers there’s a new pensive side to her personality – including an interest in world politics, stockbroking, computers, and acting…

Fri, Mar 27, 2026 17:45

N+ Bikes launches limited edition Mercedes-AMG e-bikes – plus Taipei Cycle Show highlights, Beryl hits Canterbury + more

It’s time to take a look at everything that’s been happening in the exciting world of e-bikes this week

Fri, Mar 27, 2026 17:07

road.cc Dealclincher takeover: Last chance to grab Gorewear clothing with up to 75% off, over £2,000 off previous-gen Giant Propel, 40% off Rapha shoes + more

We’ve also spotted half-price Van Rysel kit, big discounts on Hunt wheels, 70% off a Pro bike stand, and savings on tyres and sealant. Let's take a look

Fri, Mar 27, 2026 13:14

Infinity Cycle with Benny and Emily Zenga

Behold the Infinity Cycle, the world’s first double-decker touring bike

The Zenga Bros’ curious yet ingenious Infinity Cycle lets two riders swap positions mid-ride, carry all the essentials, and keep moving indefinitely. It's just embarked on a tour, powered by Benny Zenga, his wife Emily, and their twin five-year-old boys

Tue, Mar 24, 2026 21:45

1990s Tour de France bike vs modern superbike: Are the latest bikes really so much faster and more comfortable?

We put a 1993 MBK up against Liam’s Specialized Aethos to compare speed and braking performance

Tue, Mar 24, 2026 16:05

Chasing Brennan: Chapels, wonderkids, and Status Quo + The pros discuss race safety (and the UCI’s tech interventions) as the road.cc Podcast hits the Spring Classics

This week’s podcast is all about frites, morning beers, booming techno music, tech regulations, marching bands in retro kits, cobbles, chapels, and errr… Status Quo tribute acts, as we take a trip to Flanders for the classics

Fri, Mar 20, 2026 16:38

From his 1996 Olympic-winning bike to this year’s Cape Epic: We talk tech and evolution with Bart Brentjens

Dutchman Bart Brentjens became the first ever Olympic mountain bike champion back in Atlanta 1996, and he’s still racing now (occasionally). We spoke with Bart about the evolution of his own bikes and the sport over the last 30 years

Fri, Mar 20, 2026 15:49

Could an electric tandem be the right bike for you? Find out why e-tandems and multi-seaters aren’t as niche as you might think

Electric tandems might have more uses than you originally imagined... find out in this introductory guide to a bike genre that perhaps shouldn't be quite so niche

Fri, Mar 20, 2026 14:31

This meticulously restored Eroica-spec Alan road bike with Campagnolo Super Record could be yours for a one-off £2,000 donation to Spinal Research

When James 'Gino' Murphy of Islington Cycling Club was paralysed in a freak cycling accident, his fellow members got seriously creative to raise funds for one of the UK's leading paralysis charities. To achieve their £20,000 target, the club will give this unique vintage bike to the first person who donates over £2,000

Thu, Mar 19, 2026 10:18

Hookless wheels keep getting bad press — after several recent controversies, can brands sticking with the technology weather the hookless storm?

This is a "scam"-free zone, as we aim to take a balanced look at where and why hookless rims can be used in the road space, and if the technology has staying power

Tue, Mar 17, 2026 15:44

“A tax on smaller riders”: Do pro cyclists feel safer following the UCI’s introduction of new bike setup regulations? We asked several riders for their opinions

Riders including Anna Henderson, Cat Ferguson, Rory Townsend and Lewis Askey tell us how the controversial new rules will affect (or won't affect) them

Thu, Mar 12, 2026 16:11

Davide Rebellin leads Schleck brothers and Valverde at LBL 2008

The oldest spinners in town — senior pro racers who went toe-to-toe with the young guns (and some who are still going)

Professional cyclists need to have exceptional levels of fitness and endurance, and some managed to keep those levels up well into their 40s and beyond. Here's a selection of the most notable veteran pros from past and present

Wed, Mar 11, 2026 09:44

“The biggest fear is that we could lose trail access”: Hans Rey reveals all about his recent open letter to the bike industry

Last week, mountain bike legend Hans Rey sent an open letter to the bike industry relaying his thoughts and concerns over the need for eMTB category definitions and power limits. We caught up with him to learn more

Tue, Mar 10, 2026 14:00

Bike at bedtime Fabian Cancellara Trek Domane 2016

When rim brakes and mechanical shifting ruled Strade Bianche — the Trek Domane that Fabian Cancellara rode to victory in 2016

Spartacus' race-winning machine from 2016 was a world away from the bikes of the pro peloton today, although even 10 years ago mechanical shifting at this level was becoming a rarity

Sun, Mar 08, 2026 21:46

Specialized S-Works Crux 2027 Wheels and Bar

Specialized is due a big redesign of its flagship gravel race bike: Here’s what a new Crux will need to be at the cutting edge

It's been a good few years since the big S last updated the Crux... will we see a revamped one in 2026? Here's what we're hoping will feature on the new bike (if we get one)

Tue, Mar 03, 2026 16:10