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Updated! Britain’s bike shortage: why you should buy your next bike now – a road.cc special report

How COVID-19 is affecting stock in Britain's bike shops, and why you need to act now to get the 2021 model you want

Wed, Jul 08, 2020 15:40
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Going the distance — learn how to build up to an epic ride

Planning a long ride later this summer? Here's how to build up gradually so you can finish it without breaking yourself

Wed, Jul 08, 2020 13:00
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12 essential braking tips — get better control on hills & when stopping

How to stay in total control when you slow down

Tue, Jul 07, 2020 13:00
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Hit by a driver? The 9 vital steps cyclists should take next

Keep calm and try to follow these steps if you're a cyclist who has been involved in a collision

Mon, Jul 06, 2020 13:00
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Bottom brackets – get the insider info on your bike’s beefiest bearing

From threaded to press-fit, everything you ever wanted to know about bottom brackets but were too afraid to ask

Sun, Jul 05, 2020 13:00
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Video: Can a gravel bike do everything from road to MTB?

One bike for everything? We try and find out...

Sat, Jul 04, 2020 13:00
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Get your gears shifting sweetly: How to tune a rear derailleur

Never miss a rear gear shift again

Fri, Jul 03, 2020 13:00
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How to get fitter by training when you’re tired

Feeling tired? Maybe it's time for a ride

Thu, Jul 02, 2020 13:00
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How to get in to e-racing — the lowdown on online bike races

The rise of eracing - why is it so popular, how big can it get and how do you get started?

Tue, Jun 30, 2020 13:00
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Check out the 6 worst bike kit bio-hazards — and how to beat them

Helmet honk, cheesy shoes, the dangers that lurk in your shorts, glove sniffing and more

Sun, Jun 28, 2020 13:00
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Touring across Europe: Part 4 – France, Luxembourg, Belgium & home

Emma completes the last leg of her tour, encountering cobbles, climbs and more beautiful scenery on the way home

Sat, Jun 27, 2020 13:00
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How to fit a Chris King Press Fit bottom bracket

PressFit bottom brackets are designed to be simple to fit, here's how to do it...

Fri, Jun 26, 2020 13:00
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Why riders like you need to get more aero and wheel weight doesn’t matter

Wind tunnel evidence that it really is aerodynamics that makes the difference

Wed, Jun 24, 2020 13:00
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Can you spend a night in the hills and still make it to work on time?

Food for thought for when the rules allow

Wed, Jun 24, 2020 08:27
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Should cyclists use daytime running lights? Plus the best front and rear daytime cycling lights

51% of road.cc readers surveyed said yes to using daytime cycling lights - do you agree? We speak to See.Sense, Exposure and Specialized about daytime cycling lights

Tue, Jun 23, 2020 19:00
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What’s best for cycling, synthetic or merino base layers?

How to choose between natural and man made fibres

Tue, Jun 23, 2020 13:00
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The stuff they don’t tell you about sportives: find out about the hassles nobody mentions

Got a largely informal cycling event coming up? Find out about the niggles and annoyances that sportive event organisers don't mention

Mon, Jun 22, 2020 13:00
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Touring across Europe: Part 3 – Italy, Switzerland and Germany

Emma decides to take the panniers off, get her bike on a Swiss train and tackle some iconic climbs in the Dolomites as she continues her tour through Europe

Sat, Jun 20, 2020 13:00
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Video: How to choose the correct saddle for you and your riding

Our tips for finding the perfect perch

Fri, Jun 19, 2020 14:57
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How to bleed SRAM hydraulic road disc brakes — find out how to fix spongy brakes

If your brakes aren't quite performing, they may need bleeding

Fri, Jun 19, 2020 13:00
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7 things you should check before every bike ride

Banish unexpected mechanical hassles by giving your bike a quick check over before every ride

Wed, Jun 17, 2020 13:00
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Should you get a bike fit? The 9 pitfalls to avoid

Getting a bike fit is definitely a good idea but here are some bits of the experience that you might not expect...

Tue, Jun 16, 2020 13:00
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Going to a vegan diet for cycling: Everything you need to know about a plant based diet for riding

Go plant-based and keep cranking out the miles

Sun, Jun 14, 2020 13:00
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Touring across Europe: Part 2 – Slovenia and Austria

On her ride across Europe from Croatia to Belgium, Emma Silversides finds gravel in Slovenia and quiet roads in Austria

Sat, Jun 13, 2020 13:00
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Side-pull brakes: find out how to fit them the easy way

Need new brakes? Here's a straighforward process to get them fitted to your bike

Fri, Jun 12, 2020 13:00
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