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11 things we’ve learned this week

Some more facts, figures and lessons we've learned from another week on two wheels...

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Time Alpe d’Huez: first ride report

We recently revealed the release of Time's new superbike, the Alpe d'Huez, and were also lucky enough to take it for a spin in southern France. Here are some first impressions...

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Time launch the Alpe d’Huez ‘altitude’ bike, their lightest yet

The 01 Ulteam version of the new bike from the high-end French brand weighs just 6.2kg in its highest spec, and there is also a more affordable version, the Alpe d’Huez 21, with prices from £2,995

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Five cool things coming soon from Tailfin, Huez, Mason, Giro and Compass

Another selection of bikes, gear and accessories we're testing at the moment, with reviews coming soon

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11 things we’ve learned this week

Some more facts, figures and lessons we've learned from another week on two wheels...

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Kickstarter funding sought for cycle helmet that uses water to cool brain (+ video)

CoolHead includes a fabric lining that retains water but stays dry to the touch

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Five cool things coming soon from Focus, Birzman, Schwalbe, Selle Royal and Miche

A selection of bikes, gizmos and tools that are currently out with our reviewers...

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11 things we’ve learned this week

Here are some facts, figures and lessons we've learned from another week on two wheels...

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Ritchey Unveils new Heritage Edition of their Road Logic Frameset

The legendary steel frame builders have made just 100 of the red white and blue framesets, available now for £1,199

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Astana Manager Alexander Vinokourov pranks team riders under disguise, also reveals new Limar helmet

Possible laughs but definite sighting of Limar's new aero road helmet courtesy of that crazy Kazakh sense of humour

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Live blog: heart rate poll results, Your Bike History, Froome nominated for Laureus Award and more

All today's news from the site and beyond

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Five cool things coming soon from FSA, Hunt, TrainerRoad, Assos and Hutchinson

Some more cycling gear tested to the max by road.cc's review team, with full reports coming soon...

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The coolest cycling gadgets at the CES show 2018

We've rounded up six of the best bike-related gadgets and wearables on display at the world's biggest tech expo...

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Cycling app of the week: oBike, plus its new delivery service and oCoin cryptocurrency

The Singaporean bike-sharing app is in over 60 cities worldwide, and now even has its own cryptocurrency...

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Submit your nominations for the 2017-2018 road.cc Reader Awards!

What are the best bikes and kit? Who's done the most for cycling? Let us know.

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Hunt Wheels to broadcast live wind tunnel testing on social media

Today from 1pm, the British wheel brand will give us an unprecedented insight into tunnel testing, where they will be aiming to refine the aerodynamics of a new disc wheelset

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“Game-changing” Boardman Bikes Performance Centre now at fit-out stage

Facility which includes UK's first cycling-specific wind tunnel will open at The Valley in Evesham this spring

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11 things we’ve learned this week

On our return to reality after the festive season, we round up some of the most intriguing, though-provoking and sometimes amusing cycling-related talking points of the new year we’ve covered so far…

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Boardman’s new Urb and ASR commuter bikes now shipping out

The flat-bar Urb commuter plus the sturdy ASR steel winter steed first shown at the NEC Cycle Show can now be picked up from £699.99 and £849.99 respectively

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Cycling app of the week: Lifesum

The new year has arrived, and our bellies are resting on our top tubes after a period of festive over-indulgence here at road.cc. Enter Lifesum, a handy and extensive meal/activity planner to help lose those excess pounds…

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Wahoo release Tickr Fit heart rate armband

Wahoo have added a new wearable to their range, a heart rate monitor that wraps around your arm with no need for a chest strap

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‘Okay Google, start bike ride’ – cyclist to ride 2,800 miles to CES to trial Google Assistant controlled electric bike wheel

Electric replacement front wheel turns any bike into an e-bike

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Five cool Christmas presents

We asked you to show us what you got for Christmas, and here are our five favourites. Congratulations to the winners!

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When trends collide – dockless bike share operator launches its own cryptocurrency

Singapore-based oBike, which launched in Oxford and London this year, says users will be able to earn its oCoins while they ride

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Cycling app of the week: Santa Bicycle Rider Xmas Special

Yep, you read that right: help Santa to deliver presents around a neighbourhood by bike. Merry Christmas!

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road.cc live blog: Highway Code tweet sparks a bit of a discussion, Martyn Ashton gives inspirational talk and more

"Give motorcyclists and cyclists plenty of room. If they look over their shoulder they may need to change direction."

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Video: New train in Japan has space for 99 cyclists AND their bikes

Not coming soon to a UK rail operator near you

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Five cool things coming soon from Gore, Reynolds, Pedal Plate, Scott and SilverLabel

A preview of gear we've got on test at the moment, with reviews coming in shortly...

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First Look video: Mason Definition2

Jack takes a closer look at the new Definition2 from Mason, and gives his early impressions of this high-end aluminium road machine after a first ride…

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11 things we’ve learned this week

11 bike-related things we've learned this week...

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