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The 10 best bikes of the decade according to the road.cc Tech Team

These are the bikes we wish we had been able to keep

Thu, Jan 02, 2020 21:07

The 15 most innovative road bikes of the past decade Dec 2019 – number

Bikes of the decade: The 15 most innovative road bikes from 2010 to now

As 2020 looms we pick the most important and influential road bikes of the 2010s… starring Scott, Trek, Factor, Bianchi, Specialized and more

Tue, Dec 31, 2019 14:36

The 10 most innovative all-road and gravel bikes of the past decade Dec 2019 – number

10 all-road and gravel bikes that made it a dirty decade for drop bar’d bikes – from Cannondale, Canyon, Open and more…

It was the decade that drop bar bikes got down and dirty - here's our pick of the the innovative designs that have shaped the rough-road sector

Mon, Dec 30, 2019 20:15

Chris Froome celebrates winning the 2013 Tour de France (picture copyright Simon Wilkinson:SWpix.com)

10 things in cycling you’d have been thought mad for predicting 10 years ago

From Team Sky dominating the Tour de France with British riders to Lance Armstrong's confession, we look back over the decade

Mon, Dec 23, 2019 18:19

10 Top cycling tech trends of the last 10 years: electronic gears, disc brakes, 1x – a lot has changed since 2010

These are the innovations that defined cycling between 2010 and 2020

Sat, Dec 21, 2019 12:00

How the new Hope/Lotus British Cycling Olympic track bike was designed and made for Team GB riders

We find out what the stunning new British Cycling Olympic track bike is all about with a visit to Hope Technology where it was made

Thu, Dec 19, 2019 15:16

The stuff they don’t tell you about smart trainers

Indoor training is a whole lot more fun since the advent of smart trainers, but they bring along their own issues too

Thu, Dec 12, 2019 14:00

10 fantastic events to ride in 2020

If the winter weather is getting you down, start planning next year's fun; here's a selection of rides to fire your imagination

Sun, Dec 01, 2019 12:00

What’s new in Zwift for winter 2019?

Been out in the real world over the summer? Here's what you need to know as you head back indoors...

Fri, Nov 29, 2019 17:57

How can I use my thru axle bike on a turbo trainer?

Some indoor trainers are immediately compatible with thru axle bikes, others require that you buy an adaptor; here's what's what....

Sun, Nov 24, 2019 12:00

How to get started with Zwift Sponsored

Want to ride indoors? Here's how to get started with Zwift and make your home trainer sessions more fun with virtual rides, races and group training sessions

Tue, Nov 19, 2019 20:28

Cannondale CAAD13 Disc 105 – UCI sticker.jpg

Find out what the UCI-accredited sticker on your bike means

Is the UCI logo the most valuable sticker on your bike? We asked bike makers what they have to do to get one and what it means

Tue, Nov 19, 2019 09:45

Seatpacks v pockets: what’s the best way to carry stuff on a ride?

You've had your say now we have ours on the pros and cons of carrying ride essentials in a saddlebag or your jersey pockets

Sat, Nov 16, 2019 14:45

How to read a bike geometry table: the numbers made easy

Here's how all those numbers can tell you about the fit on offer, and give you an indication of the handling you can expect

Thu, Nov 14, 2019 21:00

Zwift vs TrainerRoad: Which is best for you?

Indoor training has been given a new lease of life!. We compare two of the main training apps

Wed, Nov 13, 2019 20:00

How to get your shoe cleats set up right — two-bolt and three-bolt positioning explained

Clipless cycing shoes need well set up cleats, here's how to do it

Wed, Nov 13, 2019 14:00

We send a roadie to pop his mountain biking cherry at an Italian mountain bike stage race. You can probably guess what happened next…

Liam is deflowered at the Rally di Romagna

Tue, Nov 12, 2019 12:33

Is putting your bike upside down wrong March 2021

Is putting your bike upside down wrong? 67% of you say not, so why the controversy?

Hands up if you’ve ever turned your bike upside down?

Thu, Nov 07, 2019 21:27

Charge! Cycling the End to end on an e-bike

Laura Laker takes a Ribble CGR Al-e on a spin from one end of the country to the other

Tue, Nov 05, 2019 21:22

Did you use Ever Ready bike lights? Take a (badly-lit) trip down Memory Lane

Lighting tech in cycling has come a long way since the Ever Ready of the 70s and 80s. Thankfully

Sat, Nov 02, 2019 12:27

11 reasons why group rides suck and it’s better to get out on your own

Group rides aren't always that great… no really

Thu, Oct 31, 2019 19:01

Cyclists in Richmond Park with London skyline (copyright Simon MacMichael)

‘Cyclists are always breaking the law and are a menace on the roads’ – cycling myths debunked

Cyclists are often accused of causing havoc on the road and being a threat to safety – but the stats tell another story

Wed, Oct 30, 2019 11:49

Bike lights: 10 insider facts you need to know before you buy

The challenges to bear in mind when you're deciding what to buy next

Mon, Oct 28, 2019 16:28

The new products that didn’t launch in 2019 – Dura-Ace 12-speed, new Canyon Aeroad, Giant TCR and more

What new bikes and equipment didn't get launched this year?

Thu, Oct 24, 2019 19:32

Chris Boardman’s top tips for tackling endurance rides and multi-day events

Tracy Norris caught up with Chris Boardman at the Etape Caledonia and got his advice on going long

Mon, Oct 21, 2019 13:00