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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 in the Tour de France

Liam takes a closer look at every Tour de France 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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road.cc Recommends Bikes of the Year 2025/26: the best road bikes

After a year of testing everything from affordable alloy all-rounders to cutting-edge carbon superbikes, here are the 10 road bikes that most impressed the road.cc reviewers

Wed, Jan 21, 2026 12:00
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Travelling light: How I charge my e-bikes with solar power

How to harness sun power for your e-bike

Wed, Jan 21, 2026 09:49
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road.cc Recommends Bikes of the Year 2025/26: the best all-road bikes

All-road bikes blur boundaries and open doors. Fast on tarmac, confident on rough lanes and happy to sneak down a bridleway, here are the drop-bar do-it-alls that impressed us most last year

Tue, Jan 20, 2026 12:00
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A ban on drop bars by the organisers of America’s most famous mountain bike race won’t actually solve any problems

Famously won on a drop barred MTB last year, Life Time has announced its ban on curly bars in its Leadville and Big Sugar races but is this a positive step?

Mon, Jan 19, 2026 16:17
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road.cc Recommends Bikes of the Year 2025/26: the best gravel and adventure bikes

After countless miles of riding, we’ve hand-picked the best gravel machines that we’ve reviewed over the past 12 months. From featherweight flyers to long-haul adventurers, these are the bikes that proved their worth where it really counts

Mon, Jan 19, 2026 12:00
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“The cycling industry needed a good shake-up”: Can bike brands finally breathe again in 2026? Why the industry is back on track and “wiser” after years of turmoil + Tour de France UK Grands Départs reaction

On the latest episode of the road.cc Podcast, industry stalwart Rory Hitchens joins us for our annual cycling market health check-up, and Ryan and Dan pore over the details of next summer’s festival of bike racing

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 16:54
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road.cc Recommends Bikes of the Year 2025/26: the best commuting bikes, folding bikes and urban bikes

Commuting looks different for everyone, so we’ve rounded up the bikes that shine across the whole spectrum from muddy-towpath mashers to train-friendly folders and electrified hill-tamers – bikes with practicality, versatility and everyday reliability

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 12:00
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road.cc Recommends Bikes of the Year 2025/26: the best electric bikes

From speedy off-roaders to practical commuters and cargo carriers, we’ve ridden loads of e-bikes over the past year and here are the standout models across all budgets and styles

Thu, Jan 15, 2026 12:00
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The best cycling bargains: check out the road.cc Recommends Bargain Buys of the Year 2025/26

After 12 months of reviewing, it’s time to unveil the bikes, components, accessories and clothing that deliver genuinely outstanding value, culminating in our Bargain Buy of the Year

Wed, Jan 14, 2026 12:00
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Get ready to roll with the road.cc Recommends Tyres of the Year 2025/26

Check out the best road and gravel tyres we’ve reviewed over the past 12 months – from Continental, Pirelli, Schwalbe and more

Mon, Jan 12, 2026 12:00
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Check out Cannondale’s first-ever bike: the ST-500 from 1983

Joe Montgomery, the driving force behind Cannondale’s leap into bike manufacturing, has just passed on, so let’s look back at the brand’s very first bike

Sun, Jan 11, 2026 21:45
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How to replace a bike chain — simple steps to a smooth transmission

​A new chain costs less than a new drivetrain - an easy fix that prevents costly replacements later

Sun, Jan 11, 2026 14:52
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How to fit tubeless tyres — everything you need to know in this step-by-step guide

Fitting tubeless tyres doesn't have to be intimidating. Try our easy step-by-step guide and you'll be rolling along tubeless in no time

Sun, Jan 11, 2026 14:52
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How to make your bike shift smoother — the main causes of bike gear problems and how to fix them

Are your gears not working as they should? Here are 10 things to check to get them running smoothly

Sun, Jan 11, 2026 14:52
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Must-have tools for your first bike tool kit — do you have all of them?

Ready to take on bike maintenance and swerve the costly repair and maintenance fees by taking care of some of it yourself? Discover the essential tools every beginner needs in their toolkit!​

Sun, Jan 11, 2026 14:52
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Cross-chaining

Is cross-chaining really that bad?

Sun, Jan 11, 2026 14:52
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Is it always cheaper to do your own bike maintenance? We do the sums to work out when the bike shop is best

We investigate when it might be more cost effective to work on your bike at home, versus when it's definitely better to leave it to the professionals

Sun, Jan 11, 2026 14:52
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