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The history of the Specialized Tarmac — every version of Specialized’s ‘one bike to rule them all’ from 2003-2023

From rim brakes to disc brakes, ever-increasing tyre clearance and plenty of aero improvements, here's how the Specialized Tarmac has changed after nine generations and two decades

Sun, Aug 06, 2023 14:00
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Gravel bike vs hybrid bike – what are the differences?

Understanding the differences between a gravel bike and hybrid bike, and which option is best for you

Fri, Aug 04, 2023 08:59
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Highland Bling: Scotland’s classic cycling brands

As the cycling world gathers in Bonnie Scotland for the first ever multi-discipline UCI Cycling World Championships, we take a look at some of the nation’s greatest historic and modern cycling brands

Thu, Aug 03, 2023 13:46
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Are gravel bikes good for commuting?

They can offer more comfort, better capability and ample storage options

Wed, Aug 02, 2023 12:19
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Preview: 2023 UCI World Mountain Bike Championships

The full UCI World Cycling Championships (including mountain biking) heads to Scotland this week and we’ve compiled an overview of what to expect and who to watch

Wed, Aug 02, 2023 12:11
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The lightest road bike frames and components in the world — money-no-object upgrades to create the ultimate featherweight bike

Want to shed some serious grams off your bike, and have some serious cash to achieve it? We're not saying you should, but you could...

Tue, Aug 01, 2023 16:45
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More than just an e-folder: A day out in Yorkshire with the Estarli e20.8 Play

The folding e-bike that’s more than a commuter

Tue, Aug 01, 2023 09:26
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Check out this steel Breadwinner A-Road with Enve finishing kit

This bike features in Enve's 2023 Builder Round-Up virtual show and uses “Steel The Rider technology” – with the aim of delivering compliance without complication

Sun, Jul 30, 2023 20:45
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Budget gravel bike vs premium gravel bike vs mountain bike: Does the bike make any difference?

How much difference, if any, does the bike make when riding gravel and which one should you buy?

Sat, Jul 29, 2023 12:00
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The best of both worlds – Why the Cervelo Soloist might be a better choice than its Tour de France winning siblings

A closer look at the Cervelo Soloist and why it might suit you better than Jonas Vingegaard or Wout Van Aert’s specialist Tour de France machines

Thu, Jul 27, 2023 14:38
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Tour de France Femmes 2023 – what bikes are the women riding?

Check out all the details of the Tour de France Femmes team bikes and equipment

Wed, Jul 26, 2023 17:29
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Whatever happened to the crazy Specialized fUCI concept bike?

Specialized ditched UCI rules and created a bold concept bike with a motor and smartphone integration. It was pretty radical

Tue, Jul 25, 2023 20:45
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Start bikepacking at a Tailfin Demo Day this summer

British bikepacking equipment manufacturer Tailfin will be holding demo days across the country this summer to show how its technical bikepacking equipment can make your dreams of cycling adventures become reality.

Tue, Jul 25, 2023 09:45
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A closer look at Jonas Vingegaard’s Tour de France winning Cervelo S5, R5 and P5

Check out Jonas Vingegaard and Jumbo-Visma's Tour de France weapons of choice including a VERY yellow S5 for the final stage

Mon, Jul 24, 2023 16:18
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Check out the bikes ridden to every 2023 Tour de France stage win

Here are all the bikes that have crossed the line first in this year’s race, from Specialized, Trek, Canyon, Colnago, and more

Mon, Jul 24, 2023 10:00
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Check out Annemiek van Vleuten’s WorldTour winning Canyon Aeroad

There's hardly a race that this bike, ridden by Van Vleuten, hasn’t conquered

Sun, Jul 23, 2023 20:45
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10 Tour de France top tips to sprint like a pro

Here’s what you can learn from the world’s best sprinters; get ready, get aero, get fast

Sun, Jul 23, 2023 11:00
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Pioneering Brits at the Tour de France — from Sutton to Simpson, riders who took on the Tour long before big British success

We've been spoilt for British glory at the Tour for France in the 21st century, but it wasn't always that way. Even so, plenty of Brits took on the Tour in the early to mid-20th century, with some bagging stage wins and impressive places on the GC

Sat, Jul 22, 2023 09:49
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Tour de France-winning yellow bikes — the celebratory winners’ bikes from 2010-present rated

How much yellow is too much yellow? Check out (almost) all of the Tour de France winning bikes from the past decade and pick your fave

Fri, Jul 21, 2023 11:00
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Weird, wonderful (and just plain wrong) bikes & kit of the Tour de France

Check out the cool, clever and just plain bizarre kit, components and rider setups we've spotted at the Tour over the years

Wed, Jul 19, 2023 11:00
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What is a cyclo-cross bike?

Everything you need to know about the drop-bar dirt bike built for competing in the cyclo-cross racing discipline

Wed, Jul 19, 2023 10:22
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One of the only rim brake bikes left in the Tour de France peloton! Check out the Giant Trinity TT bike

The history behind this popular bike on the British time trial scene, plus a bit on the current Jayco Alula team edition that is one of only two bikes at the 2023 Tour de France featuring the humble rim brake

Tue, Jul 18, 2023 20:45
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A Supersix with a mudguard? A closer look at Richard Carapaz’s training bike vs his racing rig

Custom paint, an ass saver and some expense spared... even World Tour riders choose comfort and practicality when marginal gains aren't the number one priority

Tue, Jul 18, 2023 16:54
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What makes a Tour de France time trial bike so fast?

The time trial could be a big, big day for the GC guys; here are the features that’ll help the riders shave off those crucial seconds

Mon, Jul 17, 2023 11:00
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A striking steel steed! Check out the Surly Straggler gravel bike

Balancing on-road efficiency and off-road ruggedness, this steel 'rough' road bike is hard to beat for versatility

Sun, Jul 16, 2023 21:45
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