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Here are the 2026 Tour de France stages I’d love to ride myself, and why

The 2026 route reveal has thrown up some real gems, including legendary climbs such as the Alpe d’Huez and Galibier. Here are a few ways you can experience the Tour de France route for yourself

Wed, Oct 29, 2025 11:59
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road.cc Recommends Components of the Year 2025/26: the best groupsets, pedals, saddles and more

We add the best components we've reviewed to road.cc Recommends every month, and now it’s time to reveal the best of the best from SRAM, Look, Time and more

Wed, Oct 29, 2025 10:30
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Racing and winning mountain bike races at 70: the secrets and strategies behind Ned Overend’s incredible longevity

Ned Overend is one of the original legends of mountain biking, and at 70 years of age, the former cross country world champ is still winning races and beating riders a quarter of his age. We tracked Ned down to learn the secrets of his speed

Mon, Oct 27, 2025 15:42
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Chinese bikes and components galore, 21mm tyres and rim brakes FTW: some of the most intriguing bikes and set-ups from the 2025 National Hill Climb Championships

It wasn't just weight savings on display at the soggy 2025 National Hill Climb Championships, as riders all the way up to the top step of the podium demonstrated that you don't always have to spend big to go very fast uphill

Mon, Oct 27, 2025 15:02
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Check out “a revolution in the world of cycling: the first truly bespoke monocoque carbon frame”

Italian brand Gregario uses a patented variable mould system to build an aero road bike that’s sized just for you

Sun, Oct 26, 2025 21:45
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Will the Tour de France’s double Alpe d’Huez gamble pay off? 2026 routes analysed + Top tips for recovering from the cycling yips

On this week’s podcast, we dissect next year’s Tour routes and ask whether they’ll live up to ASO’s ‘crescendo’ billing, while Emily discusses how you can regain your confidence on the bike after a heavy crash

Fri, Oct 24, 2025 11:32
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road.cc Dealclincher takeover: Shimano 105 Di2 groupset for £798.99, Rapha winter kit discounted, £209 Prime alloy gravel wheels, 53% off POC Ventral Air Mips helmet & more

With winter on the way, we’ve pulled together the best cycling deals to get you set for the colder months

Fri, Oct 24, 2025 11:00
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Electric gravel bikes: the good, the bad and the ‘why?’

Not as torquey or capable as e-MTBs, but still fun to ride off-road. We dive into what electric gravel bikes are, why they're good, bad and how they're powered.

Fri, Oct 24, 2025 09:14
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From paintwork and graphics, to components and finishing kit, make your own perfect bike with Orbea’s MyO personalisation system

Making your bike your own has never been easier with Orbea’s incredible MyO personalisation system, which allows you to choose not only things like components and finishing kit but even decide the colourway of your frame and what graphics you’d like

Wed, Oct 22, 2025 11:00
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3 hidden winter training secrets most cyclists never learn — get the best out of your off-season riding with these expert tips

We spoke to a top coach and an exercise physiologist to uncover the overlooked training strategies that can transform your winter riding

Tue, Oct 21, 2025 15:00
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Be prepared for all weathers and any eventuality with the best kit from legendary mudguard maker SKS

From classic mudguards, to easy-fit, to complete commuting options, we look at the best SKS products that will help you stay free of road spray, as well as some other SKS products that might make your ride just a little easier

Mon, Oct 20, 2025 10:54
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“If your campaigning doesn’t generate a response, you’re not being radical enough”: Active travel campaigners Spokes on making spaces bike friendly

road.cc chat with the organisation as they release their new cycle map of West Lothian and discuss meaningful cycle campaigning after nearly 50 years

Sat, Oct 18, 2025 13:48
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The bike industry is shooting itself in the foot with ever-changing standards and incompatible niche products

Is the bike industry dragging us willingly into a never ending downwards financial spiral through its obsession with new and incompatible niche products?

Fri, Oct 17, 2025 14:45
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The invisible opponent: Remco Evenepoel had more than just other competitors to beat on his way to the Il Lombardia podium

As a cyclist, how do you begin to start descending with supreme confidence again after a life-threatening incident? Here's how Remco Evenepoel made a full psychological and physical recovery from his 2020 horror crash

Wed, Oct 15, 2025 13:48
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Hidden plugs, new tyres, spaced out cranks and battered bikes | 2025 UCI Gravel Worlds Tech Gallery

The riders were prepared for flat out racing in Limburg, and their bikes had plenty of features to help them ride fast and furiously for as long as possible

Tue, Oct 14, 2025 14:11
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Dodgy tactics and Dutch domination: the 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships analysed

Over the weekend, the 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships took place in the Netherlands, we take a deep dive into how it played out and assess where this fast-evolving title race is at.

Mon, Oct 13, 2025 13:27
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Whatever happened to the ON bike – Cannondale’s strangest bike?

With no rear triangle and a chaincase milled from solid aluminium, the Cannondale ON bike was one of the boldest production bikes ever. We look back at how this radical urban design went from Eurobike concept to collector’s item

Sun, Oct 12, 2025 20:45
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“Is sport a force for good? Or for battering people into submission?” Former UCI president Brian Cookson on Israel, sportswashing, banning nation state sponsors, and why protests highlight bike race security failures

“We’re ambivalent about so many things in cycling. Aren’t the crowds so enthusiastic? But on the other hand, it’s a disaster waiting to happen”

Fri, Oct 10, 2025 17:49
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From All Road to All Terrain, Gloria’s attainable range brings titanium bikes to a wider audience

Carlos from Gloria tells us all about the brand's new gravel bike, and how the brand offers something different in a world of titanium similarities

Wed, Oct 08, 2025 10:54
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How to make your own versions of some popular bike workshop tools — a savvy cyclists’ guide to upgrading your tool collection

A guide to what is possible to make with access to a lathe, a modicum of skill, and some determination. It will cost you less than buying the 'Name' tools too

Tue, Oct 07, 2025 15:02
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Top Amazon Prime Big Deals for cyclists: Bryton Rider 650 down to £129.99, up to 60% off Endura winter kit, 40% off torque wrenches, big savings on Hiplok bike locks, Wahoo deals + more

From high-spec GPS units at entry-level priced, Garmin watches to Park Tool torque wrenches, there's discounts galore on Amazon over the next few days. Here are our top picks

Tue, Oct 07, 2025 13:48
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“I could not have dreamed of a better place to say goodbye than Lenzerheide”: Nino Schurter – looking back, and forward

Nino Schurter, the greatest cross country mountain bike racer of all time, just called time on his World Cup racing career. We caught up with him as the dust and emotions settled to look back at his brilliant and lengthy career.

Mon, Oct 06, 2025 14:36
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Check out the Chinese bike that Harry Hudson rode to World Champs gold

British rider’s Quick Pro AR:One, built around a £1,500 frameset, weighed in at just 6.83kg, although you could go much lighter

Sun, Oct 05, 2025 20:45
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Electronic shifting is great… until it isn’t

Most of you who have used it will probably agree that electronic shifting is incredible stuff... but our Michael has also experienced his fair share of battery-powered horror stories

Fri, Oct 03, 2025 13:12
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“Once you’ve won the World Championship, those rainbow bands stay with you forever”: Alan Hatherly on two World Championships wins and an Olympic Bronze, training between road and MTB and mid-race line choice

We catch up with South Africa’s double World Cross Country Champion, Alan Hatherly, to learn about how he pulled of such an impressive feat

Fri, Oct 03, 2025 09:35
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