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Understanding carbon bike frames May 2022

Understanding carbon bike frames: what does unidirectional, woven and high-modulus fibre all mean?

Find out about all these carbon fibres terms and what differences each make to the stiffness, strength and compliance

Wed, May 11, 2022 14:56

Bike at Bedtime – Some Giro pink on an Italian Colnago classic

This Colnago Arte is as old as road.cc – but it still rides beautifully, with looks to match

Tue, May 10, 2022 20:45

Old worn-out e-bike batteries: repair, recycle, refurbish or replace?

What are your options when you need a new battery for your electric bike?

Tue, May 10, 2022 09:06

Maps over apps, analogue route planning

Have we all but lost that love for paper maps?

Mon, May 09, 2022 09:15

Check out the striking silhouette of Felt’s IA 2.0 that Daniela Ryf rode to victory at the Ironman World Championships

Felt’s triathlon bike has bold new aero-optimised shape and is claimed to be 4% faster than its predecessor at the specific yaw angle range of -12.5 to 12.5 degrees

Sun, May 08, 2022 20:30

Video: Gravel race bike shootout! 3T Exploro Ultra vs Lauf Seigla

Big tyres and suspension or aero gainz: which would you choose?

Fri, May 06, 2022 13:07

How realistic is indoor cycling? Climbing the Sa Calobra virtually vs outdoors

Brad tried to break 30 minutes on Mallorca's signature climb and Dave just tried not to break himself on the turbo...

Thu, May 05, 2022 13:50

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Check out the “world’s fastest race bike” from BMC and Red Bull

After four years of research, prototype bike will be raced for the first time this weekend

Tue, May 03, 2022 20:45

17 things they never tell you about fixing punctures May 2022

Psst… 23 puncture-fixing hacks to get you out of trouble – for tubeless too

Think you know the best way to mend a puncture? Plus more emergency fixes than you can shake a thorny stick at

Mon, May 02, 2022 11:00

Just how good is Mallorca for cycling?

Recently we flew out to Mallorca to produce some road.cc video content, and wanted to highlight some of the best places to ride before it lands. Here are our top picks from the island

Sun, May 01, 2022 11:00

Are poorly fitting shoes robbing you of power and comfort?

We look at how Bont Cycling's unique fit and construction lead to ultimate performance, and how to choose the right shoes for you

Sat, Apr 30, 2022 13:00

Indoor vs Outdoor cycling: Racing to Cap de Formentor in Mallorca

Which is faster: Indoors, or outdoors? We sent Brad and Dave to find out.

Sat, Apr 30, 2022 11:15

The 8 essentials to take with you when you use tubeless tyres

What are the maintenance essentials when heading out with tubeless tyres? We think it's these 8 items

Fri, Apr 29, 2022 14:11

Campagnolo Levante carbon gravel wheelset first ride review

Have Campagnolo's latest gravel wheels impressed us? Here's what we know after the first few rides

Fri, Apr 29, 2022 12:00

First ride review: Felt Breed Carbon gravel bike

Fast, fun, and with a lot of neat tricks, Felt's first full-carbon gravel bike was worth the wait

Thu, Apr 28, 2022 16:34

Don’t want to miss a minute of the Giro d’Italia? Watch live racing on demand with GCN+

With the 105th edition of the Giro kicking off on 6th May, make sure you catch all the action with a GCN+ subscription

Wed, Apr 27, 2022 11:00

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Check out Orro’s cool-looking Signature Plus Venturi STC

Aero road bike comes in builds from Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo, and you can choose from three limited-edition finishes

Tue, Apr 26, 2022 20:45

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Coffee & Ride with komoot: Emma’s Cotswold Corker

Find out why Emma likes to combine her other favourite 'c' (namely camping) with coffee, cake and cycling!

Tue, Apr 26, 2022 16:50

Bump and ride part 4: here are eight top tips for cycling while pregnant

Are you hoping to ride through your first, second and third trimester? Here’s what you should know as you embark on this exciting but challenging journey

Mon, Apr 25, 2022 09:40

Lewis Askey Knee Injury Paris-Roubaix 2022

Battered bikes and broken bodies – Tales of the unseen Paris-Roubaix

The dust caused chaos and crashes, but the riders still gave everything just to reach the finish

Fri, Apr 22, 2022 11:00

Here’s why you should visit this week’s Cycle Show

Stars of all cycling disciplines descend on London for a three day festival of the sport starting on Friday. Don't miss it...

Wed, Apr 20, 2022 08:53

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Check out the Pinarello Dogma F that Dylan van Baarle rode to Paris-Roubaix victory

The Dutch rider took the win on a bike with very few tweaks for coping with the cobbles

Tue, Apr 19, 2022 20:45

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Van Baarle averages 315 watts for duration of Paris Roubaix – Strava analysis

The fastest ever edition of the Hell of the North required some big power numbers

Tue, Apr 19, 2022 14:26

What is it actually like to ride the Paris-Roubaix cobbles?

Dusty, bumpy and terrifying. No wonder we want to go back for more!

Tue, Apr 19, 2022 10:03

Indoor vs Outdoor: taking on the Mallorca 312 PLUS win a trip to do it yourself!

We sent Brad over to Mallorca to ride the 312km flagship route in Mallorca and Dave did it on the turbo. How did that pan out?

Sun, Apr 17, 2022 11:27