Health & Fitness

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

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...

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Latest News

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

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

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Ride with road.cc on RGT Cycling this week

Ride with road.cc on RGT Cycling this week

We've done a race and there's still a week long challenge for you to get involved with, and there are also prizes to be won!

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Get cycling to fight obesity, urges Sir Chris Whitty as he applauds “imaginative” active travel schemes during pandemic

Get cycling to fight obesity, urges Sir Chris Whitty as he applauds “imaginative” active travel schemes during pandemic

“The idea that the UK is a country you can't actually do cycling is clearly incorrect,” says England’s chief medical officer

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Bump and Ride part 3: what to expect during the third trimester of pregnancy

Bump and Ride part 3: what to expect during the third trimester of pregnancy

Now you’re on the third and final trimester, you may be feeling some discomfort from pelvic girdle pain. Here’s what you need to know to carry on riding

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Bump and Ride part 2: how to carry on cycling safely through the second trimester of pregnancy

Bump and Ride part 2: how to carry on cycling safely through the second trimester of pregnancy

Now you're on the second trimester, it’s time to consider if positional changes are needed on your bike, and how to kit up to accommodate your growing bump

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Bump and Ride part 1: here's how to safely cycle through the first trimester of your pregnancy

Bump and Ride part 1: here's how to safely cycle through the first trimester of your pregnancy

Find out how to cycle safely through the first 12 weeks of your pregnancy to take advantage of the benefits for your physical wellbeing and mental health without hindering your baby’s development

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4 ways to get better at cyclocross - try these simple tricks

4 ways to get better at cyclocross - try these simple tricks

Been bitten by the cyclocross bug? Dave Smith offers advice to improve life in the dirt

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Do you only have a one hour lunch break for cycling? Here’s how to maximise it

Do you only have a one hour lunch break for cycling? Here’s how to maximise it

You may have a limited slot for riding but big gains can still be made. Check out these steps for taking advantage of the training time you do have

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15 tips to complete the Rapha Festive 500 and knock off the kilometres with ease

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

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Peloton responds to Sex & The City character’s death while riding one of its bikes

Peloton responds to Sex & The City character’s death while riding one of its bikes

At-home fitness brand issues spectacularly po-faced statement following opening episode of rebooted show

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Zwift unveils new clubs functionality, new home screen and Makuri Islands expansion

Zwift unveils new clubs functionality, new home screen and Makuri Islands expansion

The Esports World Championship will also be back, and anyone can qualify

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Rapha and EF Coaching team up to offer personalised Festive 500 coaching plans

Rapha and EF Coaching team up to offer personalised Festive 500 coaching plans

The training plans will be available from 27th October and cost $99

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First ride review: Wahoo’s new SYSTM indoor training platform

First ride review: Wahoo’s new SYSTM indoor training platform

Here’s what you can expect from Wahoo’s brand-new ‘A Week With’, ‘Inspiration’ and ‘On Location’ channels on its training app

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Wahoo releases new SYSTM training app with diverse workout categories and swallows up The Sufferfest

Wahoo releases new SYSTM training app with diverse workout categories and swallows up The Sufferfest

New workout and training plan app promises “engaging content” and “useful training tips delivered in plain language”, and existing Sufferfest users have been moved over

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How to use Strava to make you fitter

How to use Strava to make you fitter

Loads of us use online app Strava to record our rides. Here's how you can make the most of its features to improve your cycling fitness

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Are the new Shimano Dura-Ace and Ultegra groupsets a disappointment? Listen to the debate on episode 6 of the road.cc Podcast

Are the new Shimano Dura-Ace and Ultegra groupsets a disappointment? Listen to the debate on episode 6 of the road.cc Podcast

12-speed, semi-wireless... what's not to love? The team discuss whether Shimano has gone far enough with its latest big launch, plus we talk cramp prevention with Precision Hydration and our cycling pet peeves

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Physiotherapy after a cycling crash - what happens and why you should see one

Physiotherapy after a cycling crash - what happens and why you should see one

Physiotherapy can be an excellent tool for recovery after a bicycle crash. Here is how to find the right physio and how they can help

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Cycling fitness: How to get the most from your indoor training sessions

Cycling fitness: How to get the most from your indoor training sessions

Riding on the turbo is an efficient way to develop your cycling fitness. We got the experts to explain how you can use your limited time to make the biggest gains

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10 top tips for cyclists to get faster up hills

10 top tips for cyclists to get faster up hills

Races are won and lost on hills, and there's a reason Strava has King and Queen of the Mountains segments

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How training zones can help you get your greatest cycling fitness gains

How training zones can help you get your greatest cycling fitness gains

Whether you train by power or heart rate, it's all about structuring your rides for the greatest benefit in the shortest time

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Data reveals huge strain of Lachlan Morton’s solo Alt Tour vs. EF-Education Nippo’s Tour de France efforts

Data reveals huge strain of Lachlan Morton’s solo Alt Tour vs. EF-Education Nippo’s Tour de France efforts

Completing the full Tour de France course solo and self-supported, the EF-Education Nippo pro hit a rare 20.8 out of 21 on Whoop's strain scale during day 17

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What does a rider eat to get through a stage of the Tour de France?

What does a rider eat to get through a stage of the Tour de France?

We spoke to Ineos Grenadiers’ Performance Nutritionist James Moran to find out how the team fuels a tough day in the mountains

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"Get health checks regularly to catch things early and stay positive": Sir Dave Brailsford offers advice as he reveals he underwent heart surgery

"Get health checks regularly to catch things early and stay positive": Sir Dave Brailsford offers advice as he reveals he underwent heart surgery

Ineos Grenadiers’ team principal had previously been operated on for prostate cancer in September 2019, and has now revealed that he had heart surgery in March

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New study seeks to discover if excessive recreational cycling leads to heart issues

New study seeks to discover if excessive recreational cycling leads to heart issues

Research from Australia is claimed to be first in the world focusing on non-elite riders cycling for fitness

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How to use an e-bike to improve your fitness

How to use an e-bike to improve your fitness

If you think electric bikes are cheating you out of potential fitness gains, think again! Find out how you can use your time on an e-bike for maximum improvements

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Latest Reviews

Wahoo Kickr Rollr Smart Bike Roller

Wahoo Kickr Rollr Smart Bike Roller

Innovative hybrid of roller and smart trainer, but underperforms in various ways against either

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£699.99

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Stages SB20 Smart Bike Indoor Trainer

Stages SB20 Smart Bike Indoor Trainer

Solid, quiet and accurate indoor trainer for high-volume riders

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£2,799.00

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Torq Explore Flapjacks (20)

Torq Explore Flapjacks (20)

Tasty and effective energy for long rides, if a tiny bit sweet

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£37.00

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Tribe Triple Decker 12 Pack

Tribe Triple Decker 12 Pack

Naturally-sourced, vegan-friendly and zero-lactose nutrition in a well balanced form, though not the best for energy

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£22.00

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FulGaz training app

FulGaz training app

Potentially useful but doesn't feel like quite the finished article yet, with several areas that need improvement

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£9.99

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Torq Cola Caffeine Energy 500g

Torq Cola Caffeine Energy 500g

Carbs, caffeine and electrolytes in an easy to mix drink, but we hope you like cola – it's the only flavour

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£15.99

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Battle Ready Fuel Military Whey - Chocolate

Battle Ready Fuel Military Whey - Chocolate

Easy-mixing, great tasting protein powder that's easy to get and keep down, but comes at a premium price

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£24.99

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Wahoo Kickr Core Smart Trainer

Wahoo Kickr Core Smart Trainer

Accurate, reliable and great value smart trainer

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£699.99

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Myzone MZ-Switch

Myzone MZ-Switch

Precise and comfortable HR monitor with optical and EGR sensors, but pricier than two separate devices

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£139.50

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Tacx Flow Smart Trainer

Tacx Flow Smart Trainer

Great virtual trainer that outperforms its entry level price

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£269.99

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Sigma Rox 11.1 Evo GPS Cycle Computer Sensor Set

Sigma Rox 11.1 Evo GPS Cycle Computer Sensor Set

Hugely versatile training computer with masses of functions, but navigation is basic and the screen, though colour, is small

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£249.99

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Pinnacle HC Turbo Home Trainer

Pinnacle HC Turbo Home Trainer

Competent and relatively reliable direct-mount trainer for not a lot of cash

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£499.99

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Zwift Subscription (Monthly)

Zwift Subscription (Monthly)

Realistic alternative to cycling outside, whether for fun or dedicated training

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£12.99

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4iiii Precision 3 Power Meter Shimano 105 R7000

4iiii Precision 3 Power Meter Shimano 105 R7000

Still accurate and still a brilliant way to add power measuring to your bike for a sensible amount of money

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£324.99

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Wahoo SYSTM training app

Wahoo SYSTM training app

Great videos and content, if not quite the one-stop app Wahoo claims – yet

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£14.49

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Tribe Active Oats+ Breakfast

Tribe Active Oats+ Breakfast

Simple, tasty and effective way to get a pre-ride boost in the morning, though fairly expensive

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£12.00

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Faction Actionproof Chamois Cream

Faction Actionproof Chamois Cream

Barely noticeable in use, but does a great job of stopping any saddle soreness

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£19.99

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Whoop Superknit 4.0

Whoop Superknit 4.0

Interesting data, but bugs and heart rate accuracy issues take the shine off

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£180.00

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Giant Power Pro Ultegra R8000 Power Meter

Giant Power Pro Ultegra R8000 Power Meter

An excellent option if you want dual-sided power on your bike

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£799.99

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Renpho AI Smart Bike

Renpho AI Smart Bike

Proper smart trainer for a third of what others cost, but there are compromises along the way

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£699.00

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Wahoo Kickr Snap turbo trainer

Wahoo Kickr Snap turbo trainer

Solid, quiet and realistic deluxe wheel-on trainer, but it's getting left behind by direct drive in 2022

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£429.99

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Tacx Antares Basic Trainer

Tacx Antares Basic Trainer

Smooth rollers that make indoor training engaging

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£164.99

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Nopinz SubZero Sweatbands

Nopinz SubZero Sweatbands

Useful indoor training accessory for mopping your brow and keeping you cool

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£29.99

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Precision Hydration PF 30 Drink Mix

Precision Hydration PF 30 Drink Mix

Good levels of carbs and electrolytes to keep you both hydrated and energised

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£18.99

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Kreitler Rollers and Flywheel

Kreitler Rollers and Flywheel

Self-proclaimed Rolls Royce of rollers, at Rolls Royce pricing

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£570.00

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