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Is Shimano’s surprise Tiagra revamp an admission that its CUES project has failed?

Shimano promised to simplify and revolutionise its mid to entry-level components line-up across road and MTB back in 2023... but with the revamp of Shimano Tiagra, it looks like the road groupset hierarchy is, for the most part, going back to how it was (or never really changed in the first place)

Tue, Mar 03, 2026 08:02
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Favero’s market-leading Assioma PRO power meter pedals just became even more popular with all new Look cleat compatibility

Favero’s Assioma PRO RS power meter pedals were already a big hit with road cyclists, allowing access to a huge range of performance data while looking, feeling and operating exactly like ‘normal’ Shimano pedals. Now, with the new Assioma PRO RL, all these same benefits are available to Look pedal users too.

Mon, Mar 02, 2026 17:00
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Trek is 50: let’s look back at its first bike

Rewind to 1976 and the hand-brazed TX200 – a steel sport tourer built in a Wisconsin barn that helped spark one of cycling’s biggest success stories

Sun, Mar 01, 2026 21:46
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SRAM XPLR, DIY stem notes and electrical tape for the opening of the Classics | Omloop Tech Gallery

Liam heads to Belgium for the opening of the Spring Classics

Sat, Feb 28, 2026 17:38
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The dastardly dozen: The 12 ugliest pro cycling kits of all time… Where does the Ineos Grenadiers’ orange and grey monstrosity rank?

Inspired by the British squad’s latest divisive design, we rounded up cycling’s worst fashion nightmares from over the years – from the garish to the frankly obscene, are these the baddest of the bad?

Sat, Feb 28, 2026 09:05
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‘No, I’m not the new Cycling Mikey’: Britain’s most infamous camera cyclist councillor on holding bad drivers to account, dealing with trolls, and not caring what the Daily Mail thinks

“I’m trying to make things safer for people on the road and if they don’t like it, then that’s their problem”

Thu, Feb 26, 2026 17:59
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The search for success continues at Ineos Grenadiers… just don’t ask about Jim Ratcliffe’s ‘colonised by immigrants’ comments

Several wins and another major off-season of recruitment means there's plenty for Ineos Grenadiers to shout about — as long it's not too awkward

Wed, Feb 25, 2026 12:35
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The cheapest ways to make your bike faster and more comfortable

There are plenty of ways you can increase your speed and comfort all at once. You'll need a few pennies, but not too many of them if you take our budget tips on board

Tue, Feb 24, 2026 16:44
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Check out the Mercian tandem that Greg James will ride 1,000km for Comic Relief

The BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show host is coming out of "challenge retirement" to ride from Weymouth to Edinburgh in the lead up to Red Nose Day, and here’s the Derby-built tandem he’ll be doing it on

Fri, Feb 20, 2026 17:00
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“Cheating will be part of cycling forever”: MPCC president Emily Brammeier on anti-doping, tackling the ‘grey area’, and making clean sport the norm

“The cycling fan in me, the little girl in me, wants to say we will have a clean sport one day, but you have to be realistic. It’s human nature”

Thu, Feb 19, 2026 18:54
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The 60-year-old cyclist in training to ride every stage of the Tour de France after a hip replacement and leukaemia diagnosis

Despite plenty of hurdles, David Stoyle is taking on one of the biggest challenges in all of cycling. We spoke to David about his planning and preparation for the huge event

Thu, Feb 19, 2026 11:02
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Team effort vs individual performance: As Team Visma–Lease a Bike look to replace key riders, staff and lead sponsor, where does this leave Jonas Vingegaard for 2026?

Will the Dane’s individual brilliance continue to shine whoever his teammates and coaches are, or is the ‘system’ around him just as – if not more – crucial? Let’s look at the psychology behind elite cycling performance

Wed, Feb 18, 2026 10:28
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Mason Bokeh turns 10: the fast, do-it-all bike that refuses to be just ‘gravel’

Built to be fast across multiple surfaces, the Mason Bokeh has evolved over the past decade without losing its original spirit – and earned a devoted following along the way

Sun, Feb 15, 2026 21:45
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road.cc Dealclincher takeover: Half-price Scope wheelsets, last chance to stock up on discounted Gore kit, Bontrager shoes + Shimano pedals for £115 + more

We've also spotted Lizard Skins saddle bags with 70% off, a Park Tool hex wrench set for £8.50 and a fancy Rapha case for 20 quid. Go forth and grab some deals

Fri, Feb 13, 2026 16:48
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From the MotoGP race track to your bike ride, HJC’s record-breaking cycling helmets are built to protect and perform

Trusted to make helmets that need to be effective for MotoGP pros riding at 150mph, HJC know a thing or two about head protection. Here's how HJC's motorsport know-how informed their approach to cycling helmets

Fri, Feb 13, 2026 11:54
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Nine of the best cheap* 2026 aero road bikes (according to Liam)

Fancy a new aero bike, but don't fancy spending quite so many thousands? In an expensive category, here are some of your less expensive options

Wed, Feb 11, 2026 16:18
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The legendary Cinelli Supercorsa is back for 2026, and has stayed impressively true to the ’50s original

Meet the new boss, same as the old boss... let's take a closer look at a splendidly authentic reimagining of an Italian classic

Sun, Feb 08, 2026 21:45
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How to watch cycling on TV in 2026: Cough up for a subscription, consider a VPN, or skip the box altogether with our top tips for catching live racing

In case you hadn't noticed, it's suddenly quite expensive to watch cycling in the UK — here's our handy guide to all your streaming options wherever you are in the world and some handy alternatives...

Fri, Feb 06, 2026 11:11
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‘Oscar Onley shouldn’t have gone to Ineos’: Brian Smith on Scotland’s new Tour de France hope, calendar congestion, and how pro teams “use and abuse” riders

The two-time British champion and TNT Sports pundit chats to the road.cc Podcast about the pressure that comes with Onley’s big money move to Ineos, and explores the “dog eat dog” world of promoting smaller races

Wed, Feb 04, 2026 08:32
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2026 team bikes ranked — from the ‘cheapest’ to Pogacar’s £15k superbike, we attempt to rate every bike on the WorldTour

Liam takes a closer look at every WorldTour bike, ranking them on little more than vibes alone

Tue, Feb 03, 2026 16:00
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Passoni unveils flagship OT-01 Omni Titanium – and yes, it’s eye-wateringly expensive

Italian titanium specialist Passoni has refined its top-end road frame with cleaner lines, a weight saving and room for 32mm tyres, but the handmade OT-01 Omni Titanium is very much a luxury item

Sat, Jan 31, 2026 21:45
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26 things all cyclists should learn: Get to know the basics to make your riding simpler, cheaper and more enjoyable

From fixing punctures to riding in a group, it might seem like there are a daunting number of things on this list... but most of them are super simple, and once you know you know

Tue, Jan 27, 2026 16:00
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The unconventional classic that’s hardly changed since the 1940s: an ode to the Paris Galibier

Most bike brands' long-standing flagship models go through revamp after revamp, so much so that the modern versions are almost unrecognisable from the originals - in the case of the Paris Galibier, first introduced in 1947, that certainly hasn't happened

Sun, Jan 25, 2026 21:45
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How are visually impaired cyclists classified for competition? We spoke to the professor in charge at British Blind Sport to find out

Professor Joy Myint – head classifier with British Blind Sport (BBS) – talks us through her role classifying the UK’s blind and visually impaired athletes

Sun, Jan 25, 2026 09:00
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road.cc Dealclincher takeover: Save over £4,000 on the Giant TCR Advanced, huge 72% off Pro Expert Toolkit, up to 55% off Rapha winter kit, £5 Vel saddlebags + more

Big late January payday savings are here with massive discounts on bikes, tools, kit and loads more

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 15:20
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