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Shimano 105 Di2 vs SRAM Rival eTap – Which is better?

For ages, the entry level electronic groupset was SRAM Rival, but now Shimano has entered the fight with 105 Di2. But which is better? Let’s find out.

Wed, Aug 24, 2022 10:00

Check out Brompton’s P Line super-commuter – lightweight, fast and easy to carry

If you want a portable bike for convenient commuting, this is right up there with the very best

Tue, Aug 23, 2022 20:45

2022 Specialized hybrid bike green leaves eco

What is the carbon footprint of your bike?

There's no doubting that cycling is greener than most transport methods, but is the way your bike gets manufactured eco-friendly? Find out what Trek, Specialized and others are doing to improve their eco credentials

Tue, Aug 23, 2022 16:02

Can this bike light really get you seen by a driver 5 times faster? Plus more top tech from Rapha, Mio, Mywhoosh, Dynaplug + more

"Not just another annoying red light" and a roundup of the rest of the week’s most interesting cycling tech...

Sat, Aug 20, 2022 11:00

Road bike vs mountain bike: exploring the differences

A deep dive into the similarities and differences between road bikes and mountain bikes

Fri, Aug 19, 2022 09:43

How to pack bikepacking bags – carry everything you need and more

Everything you need to know about bikepacking bags and how to pack them for your next bikepacking trip

Wed, Aug 17, 2022 15:03

2022 Tour De France, Luke Durbridge © Zac WiLLIAMS SWpix.com (t-a Photography Hub Ltd) – 1

Check out the unreleased Giant Propel Advanced SL

Updated aero bike already ridden to two Tour de France stage wins looks to have dropped weight, but it has yet to be officially launched

Tue, Aug 16, 2022 20:45

2022 Bike at bedtime Muc-off Rourke custom

Muc-Off Best of British: take a look at our charity raffle winner’s stunning custom bike

This custom Rourke build has helped raise a whole heap of money for CALM

Sun, Aug 14, 2022 20:45

6 road bike upgrades you don’t actually need

From ceramic bearings to disc brakes, here are 6 upgrades you don't need to enjoy a bike ride

Sun, Aug 14, 2022 11:00

Would you spend £1,000 on this specialist part from Muc-Off? Plus all of the week’s top tech from Colnago, Wahoo, Rapha, Jack Wolfskin, MAAP & more

Muc-Off reckons its LOPS 2.0 outperforms other key brands, but it'll cost you – and a roundup of the rest of the week’s most interesting tech

Sat, Aug 13, 2022 11:00

Mountain Bike Icons – the Ned Overend story

He was the first-ever official UCI Mountain Bike World Champion, and yet his story is so much longer and deeper, meet Ned Overend

Fri, Aug 12, 2022 10:08

Train smarter: how cycling analytics can improve your form on the bike

You can train harder and you can train faster, but if you really want to improve you need to train smarter. Here’s how the FormBeat cycling-focused mobile app could revolutionise your form

Thu, Aug 11, 2022 16:07

2022 real vs counterfeit chain – road.cc

How can you spot counterfeit bike components and avoid getting ripped off? We spoke to Shimano to find out

Limited availability and supply chain issues have made counterfeit products rife and ever more tempting. We take a look at the risks and what you can do to avoid getting scammed

Wed, Aug 10, 2022 14:59

Bradley Wiggins’ Butterfly Facto Ostro by Vires Velo and Karl Kopinski

Check out Bradley Wiggins’ Factor Ostro Butterfly Bike from Vires Velo

Artist Karl Kopinski has created something special to mark the 10th anniversary of Wiggo’s Tour de France and Olympic time trial wins

Tue, Aug 09, 2022 20:45

How to put an end to pesky puncture headaches on the road or trail

Whether you’re riding on asphalt or gravel, using the right kit for puncture prevention and repair makes a cyclist's life so much easier. Peaty’s have just what you need

Mon, Aug 08, 2022 11:35

2022 Commonwealth Ribble Endurance SL R bike at bedtime

Bike(s) at bedtime: A podium winning special edition Ribble from The Commonwealth Games

Check out these rather swish looking paint schemes on the Ribble Endurance SL R and Ultra SL R Commonwealth bikes...

Sun, Aug 07, 2022 20:45

Matt Page London Edinburgh London bike and kit – credit Matt Page

What do you need to ride London Edinburgh London? Matt Page’s bike and equipment for 1,500km self-supported classic

Check out the set-up that has turned Matt's Cannondale SystemSix into an ultra-distance Audax machine

Sun, Aug 07, 2022 11:25

Is it “inflexible” to build bikes in-house? Vello’s founder talks outsourcing, frame materials and reworking the folding bike

Vello's Valentin Vodev tells us why moving production to Taiwan was about much more than cost, and why he's so anti-carbon...

Fri, Aug 05, 2022 11:44

2022 Tour de France Femmes Annemiek van Vleuten ASO-Thomas Maheux – 1

Check out the Canyon Aeroad CFR that Annemiek van Vleuten rode to Tour de France Femmes victory

Find out why the Movistar rider swapped bikes – several times – on the way to her win

Tue, Aug 02, 2022 20:45

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Tour of Britain 2022: how to get the best seats in the house for Britain’s biggest bike race

Whether you want to be a VIP on the start line, on the road with the riders or crossing the finish line with a legend, here are some unique ways to watch this year’s Tour of Britain thanks to Destination Sports

Mon, Aug 01, 2022 14:22

The new titanium Enigma Evoke Mk3: check out this British brand’s latest model

Enigma's new titanium beauty is designed for fast-paced road riding

Sun, Jul 31, 2022 20:45

1992 Olympics Lotus Type 108 Chris Boardman – 1

Check out Chris Boardman’s Olympic-winning Lotus Type 108

It’s exactly 30 years since Boardman won gold in Barcelona on this radical design, marking the start of a new era in British cycling

Fri, Jul 29, 2022 20:45

Aircraft queueing at London Heathrow Airport – Licensed CC BY 2.0 by Phillip Capper.jpg

What should you do if an airline loses your bike?

The global baggage crisis means some cyclists flying abroad are finding their bike missing on arrival – here are some tips to avoid your bike being lost in transit forever

Fri, Jul 29, 2022 13:23

Hottest bikes of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift

Our pick of the nicest bikes at the 2022 Tour de France Femmes

Fri, Jul 29, 2022 11:45

2022 Sebastian Vettel J Laverack titanium special edition

The best bikes of the F1 grid: take a look at what the fastest drivers on earth choose to ride

Plenty of F1 drivers love cycling, so we're taking a look at what some of the best on the circuit choose to ride

Fri, Jul 29, 2022 11:05