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Zwift launches its own Hub smart trainer for £449

Zwift launches its own Hub smart trainer for £449

Zwift's own brand Hub trainer is designed to make it as easy as possible to get up and running on the biggest indoor training platform

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UCI MTB World Championships 2022: Evie Richards speaks out on issues facing female athletes

UCI MTB World Championships 2022: Evie Richards speaks out on issues facing female athletes

The cross-country World Champion and Commonwealth medalist has opened up about her career

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GPs to prescribe cycling to "ease the burden" on NHS

GPs to prescribe cycling to "ease the burden" on NHS

£12.7 million funding will go towards adult cycling training, free bike loans, as well as walking and cycling mental health groups

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SoulCycle trolls Peloton by offering users free classes – provided they trade in their bikes

SoulCycle trolls Peloton by offering users free classes – provided they trade in their bikes

Spin studio’s SoulCycle Reunited campaign urges fitness fans: “F*ck It, Let’s Ride Together”

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How important is foot position and posture for cyclists?

How important is foot position and posture for cyclists?

Harley Street expert and Team GB podiatrist for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, Simon Costain, talks about the importance of biomechanics and how to prevent common injuries

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This is why you’re not a Tour de France racer

This is why you’re not a Tour de France racer

What is actually holding you back from Tour de France greatness? Dave and Jamie signed Liam up to find out

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New study shows men and women get different benefits from exercise – depending on time of day they do it

New study shows men and women get different benefits from exercise – depending on time of day they do it

Study also identified whether you should exercise in the morning or evening, depending on your goals

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Analysis shows nearly a third of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods have been scrapped

Analysis shows nearly a third of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods have been scrapped

The LTNs are removed sometimes without any local consultation

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Strava to provide subscribers with injury prevention plans

Strava to provide subscribers with injury prevention plans

Acquisition of Recover Athletics app extends Strava’s capability with the aim of keeping you injury-free

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

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

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

Cycling while pregnant: 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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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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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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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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Latest Reviews

Ruzer Performance Luxury Chamois Cream

Ruzer Performance Luxury Chamois Cream

Decent but not outstanding chamois cream, but it does smell good

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£18.95

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Coospo HW807 Heart Rate Monitor Armband

Coospo HW807 Heart Rate Monitor Armband

LED-based heart rate sensor that's easy to live with

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£49.99

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Tribe Protein Flapjack

Tribe Protein Flapjack

Decent performance and fairly tasty, though it's expensive and you can't eat it while you ride

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£12.00

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Precision Hydration PF 90 Energy Gels – 3 Gels

Precision Hydration PF 90 Energy Gels – 3 Gels

Great gel for long rides, environmentally-friendly packaging, not so ideal for hectic races

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£14.99

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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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