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Good year; bad year: check out cycling’s winners and losers of 2021

We have a look back at what's been hot and what has not during 2021

Fri, Dec 31, 2021 14:22
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10 of the best British bike brands of the ‘70s and ‘80s: featuring Raleigh, Harry Quinn, Carlton, Holdsworth + more

In stark contrast to today, back in the '70s '80s many bikes on display in your local bike shop were British-made. Reminisce about the best bike manufacturers of yesteryear, of which some are still going strong in the 2020s

Fri, Dec 31, 2021 10:47
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Where cycling products go to die: bright bike tech that has failed to catch on

Take a look at the cycling products that have never really succeeded…

Wed, Dec 29, 2021 12:00
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2021 in review – the year’s biggest cycling stories including Highway Code clashes, Allez Opi-Omi, Mr Loophole, really brazen bike thieves + more

From brazen bike thieves to the Allez Opi-Omi woman who created chaos at the Tour de France, here’ s what hit the headlines

Wed, Dec 29, 2021 10:32
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Best of the live blog 2021: UK’s new steepest climb; Olympic controversy; Groin-BREAKING NEWS; Mr Loophole getting schooled; Cleat set-up from Hell; Jeremy Vine; Surrey traffic cops + all our live blog favourites

Check out all the top stories from a jam-packed 2021 on the road.cc live blog

Mon, Dec 27, 2021 12:00
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Bike at bedtime: let’s take a look back at the first NFT bike, Colnago’s C64

The digital asset which fetched almost $8,600 incorporated elements of various historic models from the Italian brand

Sun, Dec 26, 2021 21:30
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Top cycling hacks to save money this winter — cheap alternatives to expensive bike products to keep you riding for less

Jaw drop when you see the price of something seemingly cycling-specific that you need? Don't tell, but there are some everyday products that can do pretty much the same job for way cheaper

Thu, Dec 23, 2021 15:31
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Sunset to Sunrise

The long summer ride's evil twin

Wed, Dec 22, 2021 15:02
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2021 bike tech in numbers: it has been an incredible year for statistics!

As cyclists we’re bombarded by claims that the latest bikes and kit are lighter, stiffer, and more aero than what has gone before. Here are the best claims we've heard over the past year

Wed, Dec 22, 2021 12:00
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Bike at Bedtime: check out the 2022 Specialized Diverge Expert Carbon

This high-quality gravel bike comes with Specialized's Future Shock 2.0 system to smooth over rough terrain, and an excellent electronic groupset

Tue, Dec 21, 2021 21:45
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How to stop your chain coming off! Top tips for a trouble-free ride

A dropped chain can cause inconvenience, damage your bike or even cause a crash - here's how to avoid it

Tue, Dec 21, 2021 12:00
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Check out the weird and wonderful bikes and kit of 2021 – this stuff is out of the ordinary

Take a look at the cool, clever and frankly bizarre products that have hit the world over the last 12 months – everything from gravel rollers and a carbon coffee cup holder to inner tubes with smart sensors and a £6,500 Colnago that you can't even ride

Mon, Dec 20, 2021 12:00
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14 cheap tricks: explore the everyday alternatives to spendy cycling kit

Money saving tips that'll save your arse, clean your chain, and much, much more

Sat, Dec 18, 2021 17:01
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Bike at Bedtime: check out Rondo’s sleek-looking carbon HVRT CF 2 Disc Road Bike

Reduced to £2,599, this versatile bike features Rondo’s TwinTip fork for altering the handling and Hunt’s “world’s fastest alloy wheelset”

Fri, Dec 17, 2021 21:30
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Merlin Takeover – Extra savings on a range of amazing products

Merlin Cycles is back for another brilliant Takeover and this week, they have a massive sale on some amazing products ranging from shoes to Derailleurs

Fri, Dec 17, 2021 12:30
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Dorset 330 – A Winter Bikepacking Adventure

Who says bikepacking is just for summer adventures?

Wed, Dec 15, 2021 11:00
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Bike at Bedtime: check out the Vitus Vitesse EVO CR eTap AXS

Redesigned for 2021, this is one of the best bikes that we've reviewed on road.cc this year

Tue, Dec 14, 2021 21:45
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15 tips to complete the Rapha Festive 500 and knock off the kilometres with ease

Looking to make the most of the festive season for your fitness? Here’s how to smash Rapha’s Christmas challenge in the lead up to the new year

Tue, Dec 14, 2021 15:00
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Specialized Diverge – The perfect getaway gravel bike?

With the new Crux Gravel an out-and-out racer, Specialized is pitching the Diverge more as a bike for adventures. So how does it stand up?

Tue, Dec 14, 2021 07:53
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Patents, problems, disc brakes and helmet rows: road.cc’s top 10 tech stories of 2021

Check out the most-read road.cc stories of the past 12 months, including the biggest product launches and quite a few unexpected entries…

Mon, Dec 13, 2021 12:00
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Affordable ENVE Wheels! Deep dive into the ENVE Foundation range Sponsored

Enve is well known for its high-quality wheelsets with US-built carbon rims. With the Foundation range it has managed to pack a lot of the tech from the top-end wheels into a much more affordable package

Fri, Dec 10, 2021 16:09
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Christmas gifts for cyclists: Last minute gifts, very last minute gifts, and lots more

All you need to know if you've left it late: winning cycling gift ideas, final purchase dates for online retailers and major brands, and other vital present-buying information

Fri, Dec 10, 2021 12:00
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A day of riding Wilier’s best bikes with Francis Cade

Wilier ambassador, YouTuber and all-around nice guy Francis Cade has three amazing bikes to choose from. We headed to Newcastle to catch up, ride bikes and chat about bike design

Thu, Dec 09, 2021 14:13
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Bike at Bedtime: check out World Bicycle Relief’s Buffalo Bicycle

It's not lightweight or aero but the rugged Buffalo Bike does help with education, health care and commerce in many developing countries

Tue, Dec 07, 2021 21:45
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road.cc Recommends episode 10 is live! Check out our monthly YouTube show

road.cc Recommends is up and running, and it's time for episode 10 where we're bringing you 15 more great products from the likes of Shimano and Vitus, Coffee Stop of the Month and a Recommended Route in sunny Spain

Mon, Dec 06, 2021 17:37
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