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Best of the road.cc live blog 2022: Terrible cycling takes, laughable cycle lanes, Highway Code changes, monster climbs, mechanical mishaps, pineapple pizzas + much more

A year's worth of live blog entertainment, scandal and debate in one place...

Thu, Dec 29, 2022 15:28
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2023 cycling tech predictions — Specialized Tarmac SL8, futuristic bike computers, electronic Campagnolo Ekar, another Hour Record? + more of our top cycling prophecies for next year

Find out all about the tech trends we expect to see (or in some cases hope to see) in 2023 and beyond

Thu, Dec 29, 2022 12:00
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Cycling trends and traditions that are gone but not forgotten — hark back to wool shorts, massive gears and terrible bar tape

Take a trip down memory lane with these old-school mainstays of 20th century cycling, many of which are not sadly missed

Wed, Dec 28, 2022 21:29
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From Highway Code changes to Active Travel England – the big cycling campaigning stories of 2022

As a turbulent year in politics nears its end, we look back at some of the highlights for active travel, as well as Grant Shapps going spectacularly off-brief

Tue, Dec 27, 2022 17:51
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Brand-new bikes, cutting-edge components, and a cycle-specific selfie stick: road.cc’s top 10 tech stories of 2022

Take a look at the most-read road.cc tech stories of last year from Shimano, Trek, Giant, Bianchi, Brompton…

Tue, Dec 27, 2022 12:00
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Cycling celebrities — famous folk who love to ride their bikes

Even when you've got all the money and fame in the world you can still enjoy riding a bike...

Mon, Dec 26, 2022 12:00
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Reminisce about the iconic Raleigh Chopper, the ultimate Christmas gift of the 1970s

And let’s be honest, who wouldn’t have wanted one under the tree this morning! It’s Christmas, we’ve all had a few, so let’s finish the day right by going back to simpler times…

Sun, Dec 25, 2022 22:08
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Swytch Electric Ride Guide: Along the Blackpool coast – easy cycling past iconic sights

Largely traffic-free riding with hugely varied views along the Fylde coast

Fri, Dec 23, 2022 14:01
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Is Zwift racing ‘cleaner’ than pro road racing? Dissecting the furore around cheating in virtual cycling

After a number of high-profile incidents of foul play in the competitive arm of cycling's biggest online platform, a narrative has emerged that cheating is rife and goes unchecked... is this true, and what does Zwift itself have to say?

Tue, Dec 20, 2022 17:55
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Staff bikes: Jamie’s 2022 Specialized Allez Sprint dream build

What even is 'Shigura'!? Take a closer look at our tech writer-turned video guy's custom spec road bike...

Tue, Dec 20, 2022 14:15
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Can you get fit by cramming all of your riding into the weekend?

Find out whether it’s best to ride full-on over the weekend or to spread your exercise throughout the week

Fri, Dec 16, 2022 15:00
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Rode to victory! Check out Wout van Aert’s Cervélo R5-CX cyclocross bike

In Team Jumbo-Visma colours, take a look at Wout Van Aert's winning bike from Dublin World Cup

Thu, Dec 15, 2022 09:42
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Rapha Festive 500: smash this modern classic winter riding challenge with our top tips

Our advice on how best to juggle 500km of riding in eight days around hangovers and a belly full of festive foodstuffs

Wed, Dec 14, 2022 17:04
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UCI MTB World Cup 2022: Cross-country season recap

The 2022 XCO World Cup season featured several race winners and unusual discord within Swiss mountain biking. Here’s the full season recap

Wed, Dec 14, 2022 16:11
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Check out Tom Pidcock’s Pinarello Crossista F cyclocross bike

World Champion’s rainbow stripes AND Olympic Champ’s gold details – this British rider’s ’cross bike is a real stunner

Tue, Dec 13, 2022 21:45
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road.cc Recommends updated with a huge drop of 20 new products

Check out the best new gear of the month as we reveal which products have made the cut...

Mon, Dec 12, 2022 17:40
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Mastering the art of hand-built bikes — Take a look at this Festka “Kafka on a bike”

Custom Czech build featuring custom geometry, SRAM Red groupset and ENVE panache

Sun, Dec 11, 2022 21:45
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5 big questions about home strength training for cyclists answered

Gymera, the world’s first ‘playful smart home gym’, has just launched on Kickstarter. We look at why this all-in-one home workout station could be just right for cyclists

Thu, Dec 08, 2022 18:50
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Essential cycling tools and accessories you need to fix any problem

Whether it’s getting air in your tyres before you leave home, keeping air in your tyres on the road or making sure your bike is working right, Topeak will keep you riding

Wed, Dec 07, 2022 18:20
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Bike at Bedtime: check out the Cervelo S5 that Mark Cavendish rode to four Tour de France stage wins in 2016

With Cav’s racing future still to be settled, check out the aero road bike that he rode to secure a day in the yellow jersey back in 2016

Tue, Dec 06, 2022 21:45
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Swytch Electric Ride Guide: Yorkshire’s Elsecar Greenway and Dove Valley Trail – the ultimate family ride

A leisure ride along a section of the Trans Pennine Trail near Barnsley

Tue, Dec 06, 2022 16:50
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The most expensive bike in the world! Take a look back at Lance Armstrong’s ‘Butterfly Bike’

Today's Bike at Bedtime goes back in time to the Damien Hirst-designed Trek Madone

Sun, Dec 04, 2022 21:45
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Beat the wind on your bike: 7 route planning hacks to increase average speed and make windy rides more enjoyable

If you always seem to be riding into a headwind, it doesn't need to be that way! Find out how to make cycling in the wind more enjoyable, quicker and safer

Sun, Dec 04, 2022 12:10
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Custom down to the bar bag! Check out this Victoire stainless steel touring bike with a “French touch”

From balance bikes to race bikes... Check out Victoire No.501 custom bike build

Sun, Nov 27, 2022 21:45
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Winter cycling — 6 top tips to help you keep riding through the colder months

It can be mentally tough sometimes, but cycling in the winter is all about preparation. Here's how to do it

Thu, Nov 24, 2022 15:08
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