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How to choose your bike helmet Sponsored

Buying the right helmet is vital for your safety and comfort so we asked MET to tell us how to make the best choice

Wed, Jun 22, 2022 11:00
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Tour de France 2022 preview: everything you need to know about every stage of this year’s race

From Copenhagen to Paris, we take a close look at the route of the 109th edition of the race and predict our winners for each stage

Thu, Jun 16, 2022 11:00
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New Giant Propel incoming? Plus Garmin gadgets, the “world’s fastest gravel bike”, special Dauphine kit + more

Catch up with a week in the world of bike tech, including some interesting observations from the latest UCI list and some serious aero gravel

Sat, Jun 11, 2022 11:09
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The best cycling gifts to get your dad this Father’s Day

Is your pa infuriatingly difficult to buy for? Does he like bikes? We've got you covered!

Fri, Jun 10, 2022 15:57
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Check out the exclusive Colnago and Tod’s T Bike… yours for £14,500

Colnago's G3-X gravel frameset is used as the basis for an all-Italian urban bike, just 70 of which have been produced

Tue, Jun 07, 2022 20:45
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Bike at Bedtime: Nathan Haas’ gorgeous Colnago G3-X gravel bike for Unbound

Wind down with this lovely Kansas Art Decor design from the Italian brand

Wed, Jun 01, 2022 21:00
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Should San Francisco be your next epic cycling destination? Sponsored

With the mountains of Western Europe and the Canary Islands much closer to the UK, it might seem a bit leftfield to head out to San Fran for a cycling trip... but if it's hills you want, there are few better places

Tue, May 31, 2022 15:14
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Finley’s top tips for gravel riding in Girona

Planning a gravel trip in Girona? Here's everything you need to know

Mon, May 30, 2022 14:24
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Bike at Bedtime: An Italian beauty from 1949, the Frejus Campionissimo

Currently Bike of the Month at the Upcycle bike cafe in the northern Italian city

Sun, May 29, 2022 21:41
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Love the Giro d’Italia? Celebrate the history of the Maglia Rosa with these great Giro-related films

With the Giro coming to an end for the 105th time, we're taking a step back from the race to binge-watch these classic pre-Lycra era films from yesteryear, plus some more modern suggestions for afters

Sat, May 28, 2022 11:00
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We hate that everything is so expensive in cycling

When did bikes get so expensive and why have prices for everything from sportives to nutrition products gone up?

Fri, May 27, 2022 16:12
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Coffee & Ride: Matt’s Mid Wales spectacular Sponsored

Matt Page takes us on a tough but rewarding journey around the valleys of Mid Wales, with the tasty Coffi a Bara cafe being one of the highlights on route

Wed, May 25, 2022 17:12
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Velo Saddles: The story of Stella Yu

The name of Velo Saddles may not jump out at you, but the chances are that you're riding a saddle made by this Taiwanese master seat maker

Wed, May 25, 2022 13:49
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First Look: the new £385 Specialized S-Works Torch Road Shoes

We get our hands (feet) on the latest shoe tech from Specialized

Tue, May 24, 2022 16:00
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Find out how to keep your bike safe at home with our 9 essential steps Sponsored

How to lock up your bike to stop it from being stolen

Tue, May 24, 2022 09:43
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Should I buy a race bike or an endurance bike? The big differences, explained

They look similar but there are some massive differences between race bikes and endurance bikes. Here is how to pick the bike that is right for you

Fri, May 20, 2022 12:30
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Check out the Trek Émonda SLR ridden by Giro d’Italia leader Juan Pedro Lopez

Trek-Segafredo’s young Spaniard has been wearing the Maglia Rosa for a week now, and here’s the bike he has been riding

Tue, May 17, 2022 20:45
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Understanding carbon bike frames: what does unidirectional, woven and high-modulus fibre all mean?

Find out about all these carbon fibres terms and what differences each make to the stiffness, strength and compliance

Wed, May 11, 2022 14:56
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Bike at Bedtime – Some Giro pink on an Italian Colnago classic

This Colnago Arte is as old as road.cc – but it still rides beautifully, with looks to match

Tue, May 10, 2022 20:45
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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?

Tue, May 10, 2022 09:06
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Maps over apps, analogue route planning

Have we all but lost that love for paper maps?

Mon, May 09, 2022 09:15
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Check out the striking silhouette of Felt’s IA 2.0 that Daniela Ryf rode to victory at the Ironman World Championships

Felt’s triathlon bike has bold new aero-optimised shape and is claimed to be 4% faster than its predecessor at the specific yaw angle range of -12.5 to 12.5 degrees

Sun, May 08, 2022 20:30
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Video: Gravel race bike shootout! 3T Exploro Ultra vs Lauf Seigla

Big tyres and suspension or aero gainz: which would you choose?

Fri, May 06, 2022 13:07
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How realistic is indoor cycling? Climbing the Sa Calobra virtually vs outdoors

Brad tried to break 30 minutes on Mallorca's signature climb and Dave just tried not to break himself on the turbo...

Thu, May 05, 2022 13:50
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Check out the “world’s fastest race bike” from BMC and Red Bull

After four years of research, prototype bike will be raced for the first time this weekend

Tue, May 03, 2022 20:45
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