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A love letter to the Cannondale Slate, a lefty-forked, 650b-wheeled gravel trailblazer

Tonight's Bike At Bedtime remembers the Cannondale Slate, a bike that was perhaps a bit ahead of its time despite launching just eight years ago

Tue, Sep 26, 2023 20:44

2023 Specialized Creo 2 launch riding 2_0

Specialized Creo 2 first ride review – a genuine gravel bike

The second-generation Creo comes with a burly build but how does the e-gravel bike ride?

Tue, Sep 26, 2023 16:26

UCI Gravel World Championships 2023 – everything you need to know

A closer look at the route and the potential contenders for the 2023 UCI Gravel World Championships

Tue, Sep 26, 2023 14:29

Giant MCR – image credit Tirivanhu Dzivakwi

Remembering the Giant MCR, one of the first truly aero road bikes that ripped up the UCI rule book

Those spoilsports in Switzerland ensured Mike Burrows' 1997 creation still looks kind of futuristic even today

Sun, Sep 24, 2023 20:44

Expert’s choice: The magnificent 7 upgrades to boost performance, comfort and bling up your bike

Top bike product designer Piet Van der Velde of Ere Research chooses his top seven things to give your bike a boost

Thu, Sep 21, 2023 16:00

How has the Bianchi Specialissima evolved in the last 8 years? Looking back at the reborn Specialissima from 2015

With the release of the latest Specialissima, we thought we'd take a look at the first revived model of this classic that we got our hands on in 2015

Tue, Sep 19, 2023 20:44

What to wear for autumn cycling Sept 2023

What to wear for autumn cycling — your ultimate guide to staying comfortable on the bike when the leaves start falling

Prepare for the unpredictable autumn weather on your bike rides with our comprehensive clothing guide

Tue, Sep 19, 2023 14:09

How much faster are shaved legs for cycling? Should you shave your arms too?

We bring in an expert to answer that age-old question: exactly why do pro cyclists shave their legs? You probably know already, but the gains might be more than you think

Tue, Sep 19, 2023 11:57

Sepp Kuss, Jonas Vingegaard, and Primož Roglič cross the line together on stage 20 of the 2023 Vuelta a España

Jumbo-Visma clean up at the Vuelta – Are they the most dominant cycling team of all time?

After nabbing all three Grand Tours courtesy of Sepp Kuss, Jonas Vingegaard, and Primož Roglič, how does the Dutch squad’s 2023 season compare to the sport’s other crushingly oppressive team displays down the years?

Mon, Sep 18, 2023 20:26

Cape Epic route 2024 – everything you need to know

For its 20th edition, the Cape Epic spans 390 miles through South Africa’s brutal Boland region

Mon, Sep 18, 2023 14:02

Check out these stone-inspired Ribble gravel bikes inspired by the “adventurous exploration of gravel riding”

Ribble says the Marble White, Granite Grey and Slate Black colourways are a way to show off the capabilities of its upgraded in-house paint facility

Sun, Sep 17, 2023 20:44

How does riding your favourite climb on Rouvy compare to real life?

Same climb, same rider, real life vs virtual reality! Are you faster on a virtual cycling app than in real life?

Sat, Sep 16, 2023 13:00

Hydration packs – how mountain biking’s original hydration system became fashionable again

Extreme heat mountain biking and the hydration pack

Thu, Sep 14, 2023 15:05

Radioshack Leopard Trek Madone 7.9 bike at bedtime

White spokes, tubs and no front-end integration: Chris Horner’s Vuelta-winning Trek Madone from 2013

With Sepp Kuss looking a decent bet to win the 2023 Vuelta, we take a look at the bike ridden by the last American to bag a Vuelta victory ten years ago

Tue, Sep 12, 2023 20:44

First ride: Estarli Cargo

Reasonably priced mid-drive e-cargo bike boasts belt drive and stepless gears

Mon, Sep 11, 2023 11:53

Check out the first ever bike reviewed at road.cc – a Cervelo R3 SL from 2008

Tonight's Bike at Bedtime is a trip back to 2008, when road.cc was starting out...

Sun, Sep 10, 2023 20:45

road.cc is 15! Here are our top 15 articles of all time (plus plenty of honourable mentions)

To celebrate 15 years of road.cc, we've gone very deep into the archives and pulled out some of the most memorable moments in our short(ish) but colourful history

Thu, Sep 07, 2023 17:34

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The 750d wheel size debate – is this gravel biking’s ‘29er’ moment?

Is 750d a new gravel bike standard or fantasy?

Thu, Sep 07, 2023 13:25

BMC and Red Bull Advanced Technologies launch new Speedmachine as “the fastest time trial and triathlon bike in the world”

SharkFin? What’s a SharkFin? Check out the brand-new release that’s designed to provide speed and predictability in real-world conditions

Tue, Sep 05, 2023 20:45

Cyclists in Richmond Park with London skyline (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Do cyclists have to stick to the speed limit?

Do you have to adhere to speed limits when cycling? Can you be fined? Here's everything you need to know

Tue, Sep 05, 2023 11:16

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What is the ultimate road superbike in 2023? Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 vs Cannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71

Two of the best new road bikes of 2023 go head-to-head. Which one would we choose, and what would you go for?

Sat, Sep 02, 2023 12:00

Signs for cyclists – from ‘No cycling’ to ‘Except cycles’ here’s everything to look out for when riding on the road

We take a look at the road signs aimed at people on bikes and what they mean in practice for UK cyclists

Sat, Sep 02, 2023 07:25

MTB bar ends – the rise and fall of MTB’s earliest trend

Have handlebars become too big for bar ends?

Thu, Aug 31, 2023 14:24

Estarli plots growth through UK-made, good value e-bikes

Estarli looking to go places with a rapidly expanding range

Thu, Aug 31, 2023 10:18

Check out the Rad Power Bikes Radwagon 4 e-cargo bike

With London’s ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) area expanding this week and other cities introducing similar anti-pollution charging zones, take a look at this excellent budget load carrier

Tue, Aug 29, 2023 20:45