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Shimano GRX 825 Di2 first ride review – tested on the gravel roads of the Tour de France

Is there a 1x GRX Di2 coming soon? No, but the 2x is working just fine.

Fri, Jul 12, 2024 09:40
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Inside Ekoi — the story behind the most popular kit in the Tour de France peloton Sponsored

We take a look around the HQ of Ekoi, a bike industry innovator that isn't afraid to do things differently

Wed, Jul 10, 2024 17:09
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Go further with the Tenways Power Bank – and charge your devices too

Tenways' multi-functional Powerbank fits all of the brand's e-bikes, adds range and charges phones, action cams and GPS units whilst you ride

Wed, Jul 10, 2024 11:17
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The Charlie Aldridge interview – UK’s newest Olympic hope

We chat with the flying scotsman about his Olympic goals, life at Cannondale Factory Racing and more.

Wed, Jul 10, 2024 10:00
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Selle Italia is bringing 3D printing to high-performance bike saddles — find out what this groundbreaking tech can do for your riding Sponsored

We look at saddle-manufacturing legend Selle Italia’s awesome range of high-performance cycle saddles – including the brand-new triathlon-specific Watt 3D

Wed, Jul 10, 2024 08:58
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Are wheels the pros use way out of your price range? The smart way to buy Tour de France-inspired wheels for less

Fancy a bit of what the pros are riding at the Tour without needing to remortgage? Here are some more affordable race wheel alternatives from the likes of Shimano, Roval, Zipp, Enve + more

Tue, Jul 09, 2024 16:18
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Rising from the Dust – the Lachlan Morton interview

We catch up with Unbound Gravel winner Lachlan Morton to delve into his thoughts on the race, and the evolution of gravel racing and to find out what lies ahead for him.

Tue, Jul 09, 2024 11:00
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Tom Ritchey and the evolution of mountain bikes

We talk all things mountain biking with the godfather of off-road bicycle design.

Fri, Jul 05, 2024 12:31
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Do you have these cycling essentials? 10 things we think every budding cyclist needs Sponsored

Unless you're a Tour de France pro, these 10 items are must-haves!

Thu, Jul 04, 2024 10:55
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General Election 2024 — What do the main parties promise for cycling and active travel?

We take a detailed look at what the manifestos say for cycling, walking and issues such as LTNs and 20mph zones

Sun, Jun 30, 2024 13:40
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Renaissance riders: Italy’s Tour de France winners, from Coppi and Bartali to Pantani and Nibali

As the Tour gets underway in Italy for the first time in its 121-year history, we take a look at the riders from the Bel Paese who crossed the Alps and took home the yellow jersey

Sat, Jun 29, 2024 10:56
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New bikes galore, RIP rim brakes (almost) and cutting edge kit: all the best tech debuting at the 2024 Tour de France including Trek, Giant, Roval, Hammerhead + more

2024 is turning into quite the year for new road bikes and tech, and a lot of it will be debuting at cycling's biggest race. Read this guide then keep your eyes peeled

Sat, Jun 29, 2024 09:00
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Is the Tour de France set for its most epic battle in years? road.cc’s ‘expert’ panel predicts who’s going to win cycling’s biggest race

The 2024 Tour has been billed as the first real clash of cycling’s grand tour ‘big four’. But with question marks still hanging over reigning champion Jonas Vingegaard’s fitness, who can stop Tadej Pogačar securing the first Giro-Tour double in 26 years?

Fri, Jun 28, 2024 16:34
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Why Curve might just be the ultimate wearable digital wallet for cyclists Sponsored

Take a look at Curve, a digital wallet that offers unique benefits to cyclists and especially Garmin users. If it’s good enough for Chris Froome, it’s good enough for you

Fri, Jun 28, 2024 15:30
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Tour de France bikes on a budget* — pro race bikes without the pro price tag from Specialized, Canyon, Trek, Pinarello and more

If you want a bike with Tour de France pedigree without stumping up north of ten grand for it, some of these less spendy versions that are derived from the top-of-the-range models could just about be affordable for some of us

Thu, Jun 27, 2024 11:53
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Future Tour de France Tech: Can Ekoi’s radical PW8 system revolutionise bike pedals for the first time in 40 years?

Is this the future of bike pedals? We've been using the pedals which claim to be lighter, faster and easier to walk in...the claims sound good to us, but is there a catch?

Thu, Jun 27, 2024 10:46
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Can F1 technology benefit mountain biking? Rimpact thinks so with its Tuned Mass Damper

We chat with Rimpact to learn more about its Tuned Mass Damper which claims to save a second from every minute.

Thu, Jun 27, 2024 08:57
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Cycling sun protection: 5 easy ways to look after your skin on the bike in warm weather

Riding a bike is healthy but time in the sun can lead to skin problems, some of them serious. It's easy to get caught out by the sun when cycling so here's how to protect yourself

Wed, Jun 26, 2024 13:00
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Why the original Giant TCR from 1997 was one of the most influential road bikes ever

With a sloping top tube, small frame triangles and an aero seatpost – and available in just three sizes – the first TCR was a game-changer and it still influences road bikes today. Here's why…

Tue, Jun 25, 2024 20:45
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How to buy a bike on Facebook Marketplace — don’t get scammed with these key dos and don’ts for buying a pre-owned bike online

Facebook Marketplace – or any online buy and sell website – can be a great place to pick up a bike bargain... but make sure you're wise to the potential pitfalls first

Thu, Jun 20, 2024 14:55
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Tour de France 2024, your ultimate stage-by-stage guide: From Florence to Nice, here’s everything you need to know

A first-time Grand Départ for Italy, an unprecedented finish away from Paris with a final day time trial... Le Tour 2024 could be a seminal edition

Wed, Jun 19, 2024 17:15
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Check out Vincenzo Nibali’s Tour de France-winning Specialized Tarmac from 2014 – complete with shark paint job

Rim brakes, mechanical shifting, external routing… bikes were very different 10 years ago when Astana’s Nibali took his Tour title

Tue, Jun 18, 2024 20:45
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Cyclists riding through town centre threatened with £1,000 fines and told they “don’t pay road tax” as “cowboy” wardens accused of “running amok” – but council orders staff to stop fining cyclists

The wardens’ targeted (and allegedly misguided) approach towards cyclists has resulted in 62 fines this year and discouraged people from riding their bikes – but the council now says staff should simply warn locals if they’re cycling in no-cycle zones

Tue, Jun 18, 2024 16:45
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Is 2024 the year when indoor cycling isn’t just for winter? The case for hitting the turbo trainer year-round Sponsored

Turbo training indoors has revolutionised winter training. Is it time we used it more in summer too?

Sat, Jun 15, 2024 13:00
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Can the Van Rysel RCR Pro become one of the most successful bikes on cycling’s WorldTour? The story behind 2024’s most talked about road bike Sponsored

We go behind the scenes at Van Rysel to see what went into developing arguably the most exciting road racing bike released this year

Fri, Jun 14, 2024 14:21
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