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Cycling patents — what became of the best, worst and weirdest bike innovation ideas

14-speed cassettes, wireless everything, endless crowdfunders… reminisce about some of the most notable cycling patents of recent years, some far more successful than others

Mon, Jan 23, 2023 14:23

roadcc recommends awards 2022-23 – Accessories of the Year

Check out the road.cc Recommends Accessories of the Year 2022/23: helmets, eyewear, tools, pumps & more

Take a look at the very best cycling accessories that we’ve reviewed over the past 12 months

Mon, Jan 23, 2023 12:00

roadcc recommends awards 2022-23 – Bikes of the Year v2

We reveal the road.cc Recommends Bike of the Year 2022/23

Find out which bikes have seriously impressed us over the past 12 months and make it into our top 10, and which is our overall Bike of the Year

Fri, Jan 20, 2023 12:00

DealClincher: Merlin Takeover – Cinelli, De Rosa, Fulcrum and more!

This week Merlin is back with another awesome Takeover where you can save on some of your favourite brands including Cinelli, De Rosa, Fulcrum and more!

Fri, Jan 20, 2023 12:00

6 reasons to get mudguards this winter — from the surprising to the obvious

Why they're good news for you and your bike

Thu, Jan 19, 2023 17:16

The iconic Flying Gate bike just keeps flying… and now it even takes wide tyres

We've had a chat with the new maker of the Flying Gate to hear what’s next for this classic bike

Thu, Jan 19, 2023 13:02

roadcc recommends awards 2022-23 – Road Bikes of the Year v2

road.cc Recommends Bikes of the Year 2022/23: the best road bikes

Find out which of the tarmac-focused bikes we reviewed last year is the best of the best

Thu, Jan 19, 2023 12:00

roadcc recommends awards 2022-23 – Gravel and Adventure Bikes of the Year v2

road.cc Recommends Bikes of the Year 2022/23: gravel and adventure bikes

Check out the 10 gravel bikes that performed best in our reviews over the past year – whether you're after something fast and lively or capable of being loaded up for a multi-day epic adventure, we have the bike for you

Wed, Jan 18, 2023 12:00

2023 Tour Down Under Cannondale SuperSix Evo – 1

Sneak peek! New Cannondale SuperSix Evo breaks cover – best pictures yet

Fourth-generation Cannondale SuperSix Evo is raced for the first time in the Santos Tour Down Under as a UCI list confirms three new platforms are on the way

Tue, Jan 17, 2023 17:24

roadcc recommends awards 2022-23 – Commuting Bikes of the Year

road.cc Recommends Bikes of the Year 2022/23: the best commuting bikes, folding bikes and urban bikes

Find out which bikes we rate most highly for riding to and from work

Tue, Jan 17, 2023 12:00

roadcc recommends awards 2022-23 – Electric Bikes of the Year

road.cc Recommends Bikes of the Year 2022/23: the best electric bikes

Check out the 10 best e-bikes that made it into road.cc Recommends in 2022

Mon, Jan 16, 2023 12:00

2023 bike at bedtime AG2R Citroën BMC Teammachine SLR

Blue is the new white! Take a look at AG2R Citroën’s BMC Team Machine SLR01… with an unreleased Fizik saddle?

AG2R Citröen Team continue with Swiss brand BMC for 2023, with components from Campagnolo and what looks like an all-new Fizik saddle

Sun, Jan 15, 2023 21:34

Keep bike fit over winter! Turbo trainer set-ups for all budgets

With the help of road.cc’s Dave Atkinson and Jamie Williams, we look at a range of Tacx turbo trainers to see how you can keep spinning in comfort this winter

Sun, Jan 15, 2023 14:01

What is a hybrid bike? Everything you need to know about the UK’s best-selling bike type

With fatter tyres than a road bike and a less heavy-duty build than a mountain bike, hybrids are ideal for everyday riding in a lot of situations

Wed, Jan 11, 2023 18:09

“The ultimate racing bike”: Behold Eolo-Kometa Cycling Team’s Aurum Magma created by Alberto Contador and Ivan Basso

The Spanish Continental team is managed by Contador and Basso, so get to ride top-of-the-range bikes from their brand of course. Here's a closer look at the bike in 2023 team colours

Tue, Jan 10, 2023 21:45

Custom Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 staff race bike: Which parts would you switch out?

As the race season fast approaches we take a closer look at Jamie's custom-built Tarmac SL7

Tue, Jan 10, 2023 14:54

The rising cost of cycling — when will this crisis stop!?

The cost of living is being felt everywhere, but is inflation the sole reason for super high bikes and components?

Sun, Jan 08, 2023 14:01

Coffee and ride with Komoot – Simon Italy

Coffee & ride with komoot: Simon’s Spritz cycle on the Venetian Lagoon

Four Ferries and a Bike Ride makes for a memorable day trip from La Serenissima

Fri, Jan 06, 2023 18:27

LOOK what we’ve spotted! Check out the new Team Cofidis Look road bike

Another road bike leaked… an unreleased Look has been seen on social media by Team Cofidis

Fri, Jan 06, 2023 10:34

Is a smartphone better than a cycling computer? Find out if a mobile really is all you need on the bike

Cycling computers are built for cycling of course, but smartphones are getting smarter. Should you always go for a cycling-specific head unit, or can a phone really do the job nowadays?

Wed, Jan 04, 2023 16:13

Wow! Check out Astana Qazaqstan’s new-look Wilier Filante and Zero race bikes

Mark Cavendish could be racing on the best-looking bikes in the peloton this year. The paint jobs are stunning

Tue, Jan 03, 2023 21:45

What a design and colour! Check out this Australian Cobrarace 111 racing bike infused with 24k gold leaf

This exclusive handmade carbon frame from Vasili Design is certainly unique, with a particularly head-turning head tube

Sun, Jan 01, 2023 21:45

How much distance do you need to ride to match an elite cyclist? Strava end-of-year stats compared

Elite vs Cat 2 vs Cat 3... the road.cc staffers compare their stats to see if riding further does indeed make you faster

Sun, Jan 01, 2023 13:00

From greenwashing and dropper posts to action-packed racing – the biggest pro cycling stories of 2022

It was another vintage year for staying glued to your TV screen and refreshing your social media feed…

Sat, Dec 31, 2022 22:55

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Taking on the new North Downs Way Riders’ Route by bike

Our VecchioJo rides the recently completed North Downs Way Riders' Route, a 246km, fully rideable jaunt from Farnham to Dover

Thu, Dec 29, 2022 18:44