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WorldTour Women’s race bikes of 2021 – the models ridden in the pro peloton

Check out the top-level bikes that the female pros are racing on this year

Mon, Mar 15, 2021 12:00
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How a prosthetics doctor who lost his arm after being hit by a lorry driver got back on the bike

Jim Ashworth-Beaumont helped countless amputees through his work, and then became one himself after a horrific incident last year. Here's the story of his remarkable recovery so far...

Sun, Mar 14, 2021 12:01
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Bike at bedtime: Take a look at Colnago’s V3Rs

Sit down and relax with the lightweight and aero road bike that represents Colnago's most advanced technology

Sat, Mar 13, 2021 21:30
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Cycling survival: What to do when you get dropped — and how to avoid it

Ride vanishing up the road? Don't panic

Fri, Mar 12, 2021 14:00
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Bike at Bedtime: Julian Alaphilippe’s Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7

The bike of the World Champion is a lovely thing and this one has some interesting features.

Thu, Mar 11, 2021 22:15
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When should you replace your wheel bearings? Avoid a wheel write-off with these simple checks

Often left unloved, wheel bearings need attention from time to time. Here’s how to check for wear, and then service or replace as necessary

Thu, Mar 11, 2021 12:00
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Video: Climb the Alpe faster on Zwift! | 7 top tips to go quicker

Fancy going faster on Alpe du Zwift? Here are some helpful tips to get you climbing like Pantani(ish)

Wed, Mar 10, 2021 16:30
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Bike at Bedtime: Giant Defy Advanced 3

Check out the versatile sportive/endurance bike that has just arrived for testing

Tue, Mar 09, 2021 21:45
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Working with the menstrual cycle: Female optimised training coming soon to road.cc

Bleeding once a month doesn’t have to be a negative; here’s how I’m going to learn to use it to my advantage

Mon, Mar 08, 2021 12:00
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Video: Supercharge your commute! | Top tips for commuting success

In reality, commuting by bike is really simple. However, there are a few things that you can do to make your trip to work a success!

Sat, Mar 06, 2021 12:30
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How to choose your cycling shoes

Buying the right shoes is the most important cycling kit choice you can make so we spoke to Specialized to find out how to get it right…

Thu, Mar 04, 2021 12:00
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Video: Six of the Best Gravel Bikes

Here are six of the best gravel bikes that we have ridden and reviewed, so you can sleep easy, knowing that these really are six of the best bikes on the market.

Wed, Mar 03, 2021 16:30
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8 things you didn’t know about Strava — advanced features for exploring and performance analysis

There’s a lot more to the fitness tracking app than KOM/QOM’s and stalking friends' rides

Wed, Mar 03, 2021 12:50
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Bike at Bedtime: Vitus Vitesse Evo

This road bike has been made a bit lighter and a whole lot stiffer for 2021

Tue, Mar 02, 2021 21:45
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Getting your bike ready for spring miles: Cleaning, checking for wear and preventing problems

Spring is here, and it is time to spring clean your bike. Here is what you need to look out for...

Tue, Mar 02, 2021 12:03
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10 things you (mostly) only see on pro race bikes

A pro race bike might look the same as the one you can buy in the shops, but there are some subtle (and not so subtle) differences that mark them out

Tue, Mar 02, 2021 11:08
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Strength training for cyclists: 7 exercises to boost your climbing power

Hills fill many of us with dread, but a dialled in strength training approach could help you crush the climbs. Here are seven great exercises to help...

Mon, Mar 01, 2021 11:12
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Bike at bedtime: 3T Strada

Let’s revisit 2017/18’s superbike of the year that was aero optimised around wide tyres and a 1x drivetrain…

Sun, Feb 28, 2021 21:30
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Bike at Bedtime: Cervelo R5 Disc

Wind down by taking a look at this lightweight road racer from Cervelo, a climber's dream...

Thu, Feb 25, 2021 22:15
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What is the best second bike for road cyclists?

What would you have? Would you go for gravel, choose ‘cross or maybe a mountain bike? The road.cc team pick their ideal second steed

Thu, Feb 25, 2021 12:00
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Video: Bikes of the Year – Giant Revolt 0

What earned this gravel bike the Editor's Choice award? Find out here.

Wed, Feb 24, 2021 16:30
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How green are your bike tyres? What the big brands are doing, and what YOU can do to help

Here's what can you can do to minimise the environmental impact when buying your tyres, and what the biggest brands in the bike industry are doing about it

Wed, Feb 24, 2021 14:00
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Aero for the masses? Body Rocket’s system offers cyclists real-time drag measurements without a wind tunnel

We take a closer look at the on-board aero tech that gives you real-time drag readings out on the road

Tue, Feb 23, 2021 12:00
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Bike at bedtime: Orbea Orca OMX

The lightweight bike that uses Freeflow fork blades for reduced turbulence at the wheel...

Sun, Feb 21, 2021 21:30
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Video: How to get Komoot routes on your Garmin

Get your Komoot account connected to your Garmin so that you can navigate your new routes

Sat, Feb 20, 2021 14:30
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