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road.cc Recommends! All new batch of the best products reviewed on road.cc featuring Fairlight, Apidura, Santini and more

Bikes, clothing and accessories join our list of the créme de la créme products awarded the coveted road.cc Recommends badge in November

Mon, Dec 04, 2023 15:10

Canyon’s limited edition Aeroad CFR Cosmos is taking your ride into new spheres

This bike and its intergalactic paint job boasts next-level stiffness-to-weight, style and speed according to Canyon...

Sun, Dec 03, 2023 21:45

How to ride your bike through ice and snow — top tips for safe cycling when the mercury drops

Our regular winter feature on how to ride your bike through a wintery wonderland without falling off

Fri, Dec 01, 2023 17:34

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Best value bike upgrades we’d actually spend money on May 2025

6 of the best value bike upgrades — here’s what we’d spend our money on to get the best bike bang for our buck

What are the best bike upgrades you can make for the money? Here are the six places we'd invest in first, along with some product suggestions to start you off

Fri, Dec 01, 2023 14:06

The Durango effect and the rise of USA cycling

How the small American mountain town of Durango, Colorado is fast becoming a breeding ground for world-class cyclists of all disciplines

Thu, Nov 30, 2023 16:36

Is a gravel bike the ultimate winter bike? Why you should make the switch to gravel from the classic winter road bike

If you can budget for it, a second bike to handle harsh conditions is preferable to beating up your best bike year-round. Here's why my new winter steed is a gravel bike, rather than a road bike modified for winter

Wed, Nov 29, 2023 16:16

What are the staff at road.cc getting for Christmas? Find out what’s in Santa’s cargo bike for some superb cycling-themed gift ideas

Stuck for what to get a cyclist this Christmas? We sent Santa out to deliver pressies from 13 great brands, and with prices ranging from £20-£380 there is something for all budgets and type of cyclist!

Tue, Nov 28, 2023 17:00

Winter e-bike tips: electric bike and battery care in colder weather

Find out how to ride, care for and store your e-bike when the temperature plummets

Tue, Nov 28, 2023 15:04

Cyber Monday MTB deals 2023: price drops on bikes, gear and components

Here's our pick of the best Cyber Monday MTB deals available right now

Mon, Nov 27, 2023 13:32

This TWMPA ‘zero carbon’ gravel bike is made out of engineered ash wood

Bike industry veteran Rory Hitchens has aimed to make his bike free of carbon and showcase wood as a bike frame material that can genuinely compete with carbon, alloy and steel

Sun, Nov 26, 2023 21:44

Merlin Black Friday takeover — HUGE 43% off Ultegra Di2 groupset, half price pedals PLUS Castelli Perfetto jacket, Fizik, Kask, 4iiii deals + more Sponsored

Merlin have got some stunning deals on Shimano's Ultegra 8170 Di2 grouspet with 43% off, while Fizik's Tempo Saddle is better than half price and there's 46% off the Kask Mojito helmet, 31% off 4iiii cranks plus much more

Fri, Nov 24, 2023 12:00

MTB trail etiquette – can winter riding damage trails?

Does winter riding ruin mountain bike trails? We examine the causes of trail damage

Thu, Nov 23, 2023 15:38

Everything you need to know about group riding in Zwift Sponsored

There are loads of ways to ride with other people in the world's biggest online cycling community. Here's how!

Wed, Nov 22, 2023 14:20

2024 November 22 Bike at Bedtime Trek Madone 9 Series – 1

Remembering the Trek Madone 9 Series road bike: a bit odd… but very cool

It had its idiosyncrasies – including flip-out 'Vector Wings’ in the head tube – but we wish every new bike offered as many interesting features as the Trek Madone 9 Series did back in 2015

Tue, Nov 21, 2023 21:45

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Cycology x Dealclincher Black Friday special — 40% off jerseys, 42% off technical t-shirts, 36% off casual tees, 33% off socks + more Sponsored

There's up to 40% off Cycology's cycling jerseys ahead of Black Friday, and some great discounts on tees, bags and crazy-coloured socks too! Don't miss out

Mon, Nov 20, 2023 16:00

This round-the-world-ready ‘Cercle’ bike is made for living in

It looks a little like a penny farthing at first, but really, this bike is made to circle the world

Sun, Nov 19, 2023 21:44

How good is gravel racing on an e-bike – Team ORCC at Raiders Gravel

Find out how Suvi does at the three day gravel event

Fri, Nov 17, 2023 17:34

A mini guide to cycling words and phrases Nov 2023

A mini guide to cycling words and phrases that have been lost, found or reborn (and some that are just downright irritating)

Are you a tester who rides with souplesse, or are you out chasing segments on your latest bike build with a brand new cockpit?

Fri, Nov 17, 2023 17:30

Are these VERY cheap bike upgrades and accessories too good to be true? Testing 10 budget cycling products from ‘China’s answer to Amazon’

We've bought 10 things from Temu, the latest buzzy bargain basement online retailer to crop up amid the cost-of-living crisis, and put them through their paces to see if they're actually any good

Thu, Nov 16, 2023 17:00

Everything you need to know about sports bras for cycling

Why you need one, how to choose the best sports bra, and everything else you might want to know about cycling sports bras

Wed, Nov 15, 2023 16:58

How to take a bike on a plane

Everything you need to know about travelling with your bicycle, tips and how to pack

Wed, Nov 15, 2023 15:23

2023 Orro Signature Venturi STC limited edition dream bike – 1.jpeg

Check out the Orro Signature Venturi STC limited edition dream bike, that is (perhaps) not as pricey as you might think

This aero road bike comes with Shimano’s top-level Dura-Ace Di2 groupset and Zipp 404 Firecrest wheels, and by today's standards, the price tag isn't too outrageous

Tue, Nov 14, 2023 21:45

How Polartec creates cutting-edge, sustainable kit Nov 2023

How Polartec creates cutting-edge, sustainable kit for the world’s best cycling brands including Specialized, Santini and MAAP Sponsored

We look at some of the latest cutting-edge sustainable fabrics from Polartec, and how they benefit cycling garments from some of the world's best bike brands

Mon, Nov 13, 2023 13:14

Are wider MTB handlebars better?

We dive into the pros and cons of wide handlebars

Mon, Nov 13, 2023 13:00

With its (real) gold paint job and one-off spec list this J.Laverack J.ACK really IS the ultimate bling commuter bike

24c gold leafing, dynamo light, mudguards and a top-end build kit - oh, and even the blue is specially formulated new colour

Sun, Nov 12, 2023 21:45