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Good year, bad year: cycling’s winners and losers in 2020

We have a look back at what's been hot and what has not, from across this unforgettable year

Tue, Dec 29, 2020 15:00
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Hope and Glory: the story of Hope Technology, a British manufacturing success story

From disc brakes to track bikes, the story of Hope Technology is one fuelled by passion. Here's how it became one of the most innovative brands in cycling

Sun, Dec 27, 2020 13:21
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Bike at bedtime: Bamboo road bike made with the easy build home kit

Thanks to pre-molded carbon lugs, you can DIY a custom sustainable bamboo bike at home within a day

Sat, Dec 19, 2020 21:30
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Bike at Bedtime: Pope Manufacturing Co. Columbia Century

Tonight's Bike at Bedtime takes us way back to the late 19th century, and a relic produced by one of America's first bike manufacturers...

Thu, Dec 17, 2020 21:45
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Recovering from long COVID – a cyclist’s guide

We look at so-called ‘Long Covid’ and the after-effects of infection - what can cyclists who have suffered expect, and how can they safely resume life in the saddle?

Wed, Dec 16, 2020 08:30
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Bike at Bedtime: Specialized Diverge Pro Carbon

Have a quick look around one of the most innovative gravel bikes of the year

Tue, Dec 15, 2020 21:45
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“Don’t buy me this!” Gifts not to get for cyclists this Christmas

Thanks, but no thanks... if you need to get a present for a cyclist and want to avoid Christmas clichés, here's our definitive list of what not to buy this year

Mon, Dec 14, 2020 16:17
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Bike at bedtime: Bowman Weald

This aluminium endurance bike from the London-based brand is celebrating its first birthday today

Sat, Dec 12, 2020 21:30
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Video: Six of the Best Urban Bikes – Ridden and Reviewed

Here are six of the best urban bikes as ridden and reviewed by our independent testers

Sat, Dec 12, 2020 14:00
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Bike at Bedtime: Colnago for Ferrari 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

After discovering that police had recently recovered a stolen one and traced the owner, we look at this exceptionally rare Colnago x Ferrari collab from 2008

Thu, Dec 10, 2020 22:00
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How to get started in cycling, with tips from road.cc readers

A beginner's guide for getting to grips with cycling quickly while having fun; road.cc readers share what they wished they'd known when they started out

Thu, Dec 10, 2020 16:30
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Rolling resistance: why you need to choose your tyres carefully if you want to ride faster

Continental's Jan-Niklas Jünger tells you how to increase your speed by making the right tyre choice

Tue, Dec 08, 2020 15:00
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Bike at bedtime: Moots Routt YBB (Why Be Beat) titanium adventurer

This gravel titanium adventurer keeps the brand's pioneering soft-tail frame design from way back in 1987 but now comes with modern 3D printed dropouts...

Sat, Dec 05, 2020 21:25
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Video: Six of the Best 2021 Road Bikes – Ridden and Reviewed

Here are six of the best road bikes of 2021 as ridden and reviewed by our independent testers.

Sat, Dec 05, 2020 13:30
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What can we learn from ultra-distance cyclists? 9 tips to help you push your limits

Even if long rides aren’t on our hit list, there are still lots we can gain from these masters of their discipline. 2020 GB Duro champion Josh Ibbett shares some of his top tips and tricks

Sat, Dec 05, 2020 12:00
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Christmas gift guide for discerning cyclists — what to buy for the awkward cycling fan in your life

Have a cycling friend, family member or spouse who is a pig to buy for? Here's a selection of Christmas gift ideas that even the fussiest cyclist might appreciate...

Thu, Dec 03, 2020 13:02
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Rheumatoid arthritis and cycling: how to keep the inflammation at bay

In this expert Q+A, consultant rheumatologist Dr Marwan Bukhari explains why a rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis doesn’t have to mean the end of your cycling

Tue, Dec 01, 2020 14:56
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Video: Specialized Tarmac SL7 vs Trek Emonda – Which is the better bike?

The Specialized Tarmac SL7 and the Trek Emonda go head to head. Which is the best bike? We take a look at two of the hottest road bikes for 2021.

Sat, Nov 28, 2020 14:00
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Winter training nutrition — get the best fuel for these 4 common situations

Effective refuelling techniques for cold-weather training from OTE Sports’ Performance Nutritionist Annie Simpson

Sat, Nov 28, 2020 12:55
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Bike at bedtime: David Millar’s 2013 Tour de France Cervelo S5

Back when aero race bikes had exposed cables and rim brakes...

Thu, Nov 26, 2020 21:29
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Are you a Zwift addict? The gamification of indoor cycling platforms

Gamified features exist in virtual cycling platforms to motivate you to train - but could this actually lead to overtraining, or even an exercise addiction? We ask the experts

Thu, Nov 26, 2020 14:35
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Video: 10 Common cycle commuting mistakes AND how to fix them

We take a look at some of the biggest commuter mistakes and tell you how to avoid them. Got a funny commuter story? Tell us about it!

Thu, Nov 26, 2020 09:29
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How to make the most of riding solo: get maximum benefits from training alone

It's all too easy to pick up bad habits when you're riding alone on the open road… smash it solo and stay safe with these ideas to maximise miles on rides for one

Mon, Nov 23, 2020 14:50
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2021 Tech Trends: Tubeless inserts – the next big advance in road tubeless tech? Here are your options

Tubeless inserts for the road could be the next big thing. We take a look at the benefits and delve into your current options

Thu, Nov 19, 2020 15:00
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DealClincher x Balfe’s Bikes Black Friday takeover! 44% off Shimano groupsets, save £2,000 on the Trek Domane SL 7, half price helmets and shoes + loads more

Balfe's are bringing you huge savings on brands like Specialized, Shimano, Castelli, Garmin and loads more for Black Friday. Don't miss out

Wed, Nov 18, 2020 12:00
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