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Join road.cc on Zwift: ride your socks off!

We're hosting ride-outs on Zwift and you can win socks every week. Join us for week 2!

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Latest News

Video: can an e-bike help Dave beat Chris Froome up the Alpe du Zwift?

Is an extra 250W of help enough to help a third-cat chopper mix it with the pros?

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Everything that's wrong with the Daily Mail's article on Dennis Quaid and Laura Savoie's bike ride

This morning, the US arm of Britain's most-read tabloid published an article online about Dennis Quaid heading out for a ride with his fiancé. We've got a few bones to pick...

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13 of the Best Indoor Cycling apps: All you need to find the right one for you – what they do, what they cost and much more

Zwift, Sufferfest, Tacx… Rouvy – whether you want to ride around virtual worlds or up legendary climbs there's an indoor cycle training app for you. Here’s how to find it

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11 Cycle Republic stores to be taken over by e-scooter specialists Pure Electric

85 jobs have been saved by transferring the Cycle Republic stores over to Pure Electric, with the e-scooter company securing the deal with Halfords Group PLC under TUPE regulations

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Power-to-weight ratio: check out our expert guide to this important fitness measure

Do you need to worry about watts per kilogram? Get the inside info on this training metric and decide if it matters to you

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Updated: Health secretary says no plans to ban cycling and other exercise - after suggesting earlier that it might be

Matt Hancock says "the current rules must be followed"

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Lower back pain from cycling: try these 3 simple techniques to prevent it

Reduce the chance of low back pain with some simple exercises – and a tin of rice pudding

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Free physical activity apps to help you stay active in lockdown

Brands like Nike, Adidas and Decathlon have made apps and videos free to use

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Eating for cycling: time trials — get the best fuel to beat the clock

How to prepare yourself nutritionally for short distance time trials

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Full Kit Ranker round 1: Your chance to vote for the greatest cycling jersey of all time

From vintage wool beauties to modern classics, here's the shortlist of 16 of our favourite cycling jerseys of all time, in round one of our quest to crown the best ever to be zipped up in the pro peloton...

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FAQ: What is Zwift Clubs?

Zwift has announced some new functionality, but it'll be a while before it changes your online riding

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Everything you need to know to try racing in Zwift

Want to get racing online? Here's our simple guide to getting set up for racing on the word's biggest virtual training platform

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Lose weight cycling: find out why intense efforts are better

Dave Smith unleashes the fact burning zone

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When should you visit a bike shop during the emergency lockdown?

What counts as an essential visit to the bike shop? Cycling UK’s policy director Roger Geffen MBE answers some questions so you can decide if you really need to take the risk.

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The Sufferfest releases lockdown training plans

Four week plans involve indoor-only training; new users get a free month-long subscription

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The best cycling TED Talks

We've rounded up our favourite bike-related TED talks from around the interweb. Soak up some of the witty two-wheeled wisdom...

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6 reasons why using a home trainer is the best way to get fit — and how to make it fun too

Why turbo training will give you a fast and focused fitness boost

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5 reasons every cyclist should do PE with Joe Wicks

Half an hour of core and lower body work a day will make you a better cyclist

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How to ride together in Zwift events

Struggling to stay together when you're riding calendar events in Zwift? Here are our five top tips

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Strava launch new Routes premium feature

As part of a wave of updates in 2020 for their Summit subscribers, Strava now provide personalised route recommendations using OpenStreetMap technology

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Rapha create free Zwift group rides featuring EF and Canyon-Sram pros

Rides will feature Rapha-sponsored pros

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Utterly brilliant: An interview with Timmy Mallet on all things e-bike

The legendary broadcaster is a bona fide e-bike fanatic, and last year set out on an epic 3,500km quest to ride the Camino de Santiago trail

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18 of the best cycling films

18 of the best cycling films on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and DVD

From docs to dramas to adventure epics, here's a selection of bike-related films that are well worth a watch...

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British Cycling launches virtual ride series on Zwift

Series comprises races, time trials and group rides

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The locked down cyclist's guide to getting fit and staying fit from the comfort of home

Stuck indoors but determined to say fit? Here's what you need to know to ride out the pandemic: training tips, nutrition, even simple off-bike exercises you can do at home...

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Latest Reviews

Tacx Neo 2T Smart trainer

Great quality indoor trainer with accurate power reporting and some unique features

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£1,199.00

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Praxis Zayante CarbonX 4iiii Power Crank

Super-stiff chainset that offers a good value way of measuring your power output

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£700.00

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Rawvelo Organic Hydration Drink Mix

A tasty, effective hydration mix free from artificial additives – but pricey

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£11.00

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Saris H3 Direct Drive Smart Trainer

Excellent smart trainer that's quieter and cheaper than its predecessor

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£849.99

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TORQ Explore Flapjack

A tasty treat that brings home comforts to the trail

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£1.70

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Xplova Noza S Smart Trainer

Good day-to-day turbo for getting in the winter miles, if not as accurate as others

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£699.00

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Elite Zumo Smart Interactive Turbo Trainer

Very good budget interactive trainer, offering a great performance for the price

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£450.00

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Tacx Neo Bike Smart

A top quality training tool for indoor enthusiasts

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£2,299.00

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Elite Suito Turbo Trainer

Excellent performance from a good value direct-drive trainer

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£649.99

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The Sufferfest indoor training app

Excellent indoor training environment with immersive videos and unique power profile

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£10.00

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Tacx Flux S Smart Trainer

Very good direct-drive smart trainer that'll get you up and riding indoors in no time

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£549.00

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Science In Sport Beta Fuel

Tastes okay, good consistency, no stomach issues and performance is fantastic

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£37.50

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Outdoor Provisions Energy Bars

A tasty, eco-friendly boost for long rides

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£7.00

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SRM Origin Power Meter

First class design, construction and performance, but incredibly expensive compared to main rivals

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£2,800.00

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Enervit Competition Bar

Enervit Competition Bar

Does the job but at an above average price

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£1.65

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Enervit Pre Sport Jelly

Enervit Pre Sport Jelly

A light, pre-event dose of slow release energy in a convenient, easy-to-consume form

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£2.15

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Rozalex Zalpon Zorange Extra Heavy-Duty Hand Cleaner

Very effective against bike grime and cheap, even if you don't go silly and buy the big jug

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£18.99

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Kalenji Dual heart rate monitor

Good value dual-protocol heart rate strap that will make your missing one reappear

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£29.99

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Enervit Liquid Gel

Enervit Liquid Gel 60ml

Very easy to swallow and gentle on the stomach

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£2.85

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Bkool Smart Air Trainer

Good quality smart trainer with a unique design, but doesn't feel quite as polished as some of its competitors

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£1,099.00

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Enervit Gel with Caffeine 25ml (During)

Offers a decent punch of carbs and caffeine without upsetting the stomach

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£1.65

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Bend36 Mens Chamois Cream

Bend36 Chamois Cream

Good quality, thick chamois cream that delivers long-ride comfort

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£13.99

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Mule Bar Fruit Pulp Pouches

A good 'healthy' and tasty alternative to regular energy gels

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£2.80

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Rotor 2InPower DM Road crankset

Good quality crank-based power meter with lots of chainring options and plenty of data on tap

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£1,300.00

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Tacx Neo 2 Smart Trainer

Near-flawless performance and some unique features: the current gold standard for indoor trainers

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£1,199.00

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