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Several bike shops targeted by thieves – 22 bikes stolen from Corley Cycles

Milton Keynes shop says stock stolen on Sunday night was worth £70,000 - three other shops targeted in recent weeks

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Five cool things coming soon from Shimano, Nalini, Garmin, Smith and Xplova

Some more cool kit, components and gadgets that have found their way into our test pile this week, with reviews coming soon...

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Raleigh revive Aero Pro Burner in chrome for 35th anniversary, and launch two limited edition balance bikes

The classic BMX in its Aero Pro guise was first released in 1983, and to celebrate its 35th birthday Raleigh have recreated it with the classic chrome frame...

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Five cool things coming soon from Shimano, 76 Projects, Redshift, Shokbox and Palomar

Some more new stuff we're testing at the moment before the road.cc verdicts are delivered...

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First look video: Mason Resolution2

We catch up with Dom Mason to talk through the new Resolution2, their classy steel 'go anywhere' frame that's been subtly tweaked to bring it bang up to date...

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Mio launch the Cyclo 210 GPS

Mio's new computer promises ease of use and a no nonsense operating system, with turn-by-turn instructions and full European mapping included, for £189.99

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26% off this Unlocked Phone X

The latest iPhone at a much friendlier price.

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First ride: new Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0

The Defy is Giant's best selling road bike built for endurance, so what better way to test it out than to haul ourselves up the Gavia Pass in the Italian Alps atop of it... twice?

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Five cool things coming soon from Cervélo, F3 Cycling, Gore, Brooks and dhb

Another smattering of snazzy gear we're testing at the moment, with reviews coming soon...

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All new Giant Defy launches, featuring D-Fuse handlebar and Giant’s new power meter included on the top model

The latest version of Giant’s hugely popular endurance road bike has wider tyre clearance, tubeless tyres off the peg and now has D-Fuse handlebars for extra compliance. The Defy Advanced Pro 0 also comes with Giant’s new Power Pro dual-sided power meter.

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Merida launch the Mission CX, an ‘all-in-one’ racing, training and commuting bike

The all new cyclocross bike from Merida has the latest disc brake standards and the frame has plenty of tyre clearance for CX racing and fast commuting alike

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Bianchi’s Oltre XR4 special edition paint jobs for the Tour de France

Dylan Groenewegen and Primoz Roglic of LottoNL–Jumbo are both riding Oltre XR4 frames with eye-catching custom paint jobs at Le Tour this year

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Alberto Contador reveals power data from his Tour de France-winning days

El Pistolero has shared some evidence on his Instagram page of an 20 minute test from his Tour-winning days, that would have put his functional threshold power at a staggering 7w/kg

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Look launch disc brake version of the 785 Huez RS, with 28mm tubeless tyres

Look's super lightweight frame has been given the disc brake treatment, and the whole range will come specced with 28mm tubeless tyres for better cornering grip and comfort at lower pressures...

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Ceepo launch radical Shadow-R triathlon bike

The Shadow-R laughs in the face of UCI rules, with its beam-shaped design and 'SideFork' fairing across the front wheel, which they claim actually improves comfort

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Rotor go 13 speed with launch of new 1x hydraulic groupset for all disciplines

Forget 11, or even 12 for that matter... Rotor are showing off a 13 SPEED cassette at Eurobike currently, which they say will all but solve issues of limited gearing and nasty jumps when choosing to go 1x...

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Wahoo launch Kickr Headwind ‘smart fan’, plus the new Kickr Core and revamped Kickr trainer

On top of climb simulation and GPS, Wahoo can now cool you down too with the new Kickr Headwind, a smart fan with over 30mph of wind speed. There's also the new Kickr Core direct-drive trainer, which is an entry-level version of the Kickr

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Rapha aim to get more people cycling and announce packed summer schedule

The British cycling apparel brand are organising weekly rideouts, workshops and even wine-tasting from their Manchester and London clubhouses this summer, with something for everyone in the packed schedule

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Five cool things coming soon from Canyon, B’Twin, Ale, JRA and Hiplok

More kit, bikes and gear that we're testing at the moment before the road.cc verdicts are delivered...

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Pissei turns yellow for the Tour de France

The Italian cycling apparel brand have unveiled some special edition kit ahead of Le Tour, which they say brings "Pissei style and quality" to fans of the big race...

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Rapha launch Graffiti Collection, drawing on “the passion of the crowd”

The print on this unusual new kit from Rapha is inspired by the road graffiti left after big races, and is a departure from the more understated Rapha garb we've become accustomed to

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Deal Clincher: The Mega Roundup – Summer Kit, Bikes, Wheels & More

The sun was shining and the roads were packed with cyclists. Now that we're stuck inside again, let's have a look at last week's best deals.

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Five cool things coming soon from B’Twin, Bontrager, Goodyear, Endura and Shutt Velo Rapide

Some more new stuff we're testing at the moment before the road.cc verdicts are delivered...

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Mitchelton-Scott will be riding new Pirelli tubular tyres at the 2018 Tour de France

Pirelli are the official tyres supplier to Mitchelton-Scott after agreeing a long-term deal, with Simon Yates unveiling the new Pirelli tubular tyre on an F1 track at the weekend

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Argon 18 team up with Mercedes-Benz for line of high-end bikes

The latest in a long and sometimes questionable line of bike/car brand collaborations is an effort from Argon 18 and Mercedes, with the German car maker promising "an emotional connection" for the lucky owners...

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The Red Bull Million Mile Commute on Strava is coming on 1st July

Red Bull's Million Mile Commute is back, and this time the challenge is to collectively smash the million mile mark in just one month!

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Five cool things coming soon from Black Mountain, Giant, FLR, Muc-Off and Raleigh

A run (or ride) through some of the finest test kit, bikes and accessories that have come through road.cc Towers this week...

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Video: up close with Enve’s new gravel-specific G Series wheelset

Enve recently launched their first gravel-specific wheelset, and we got to ogle them up close when Jamie Wilkins from Enve paid us a visit...

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Five cool things coming soon from Felt, Giant, Vision, Bont and Kalf

Another smattering of snazzy gear we're testing at the moment, with reviews coming soon...

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PEdAL ED launches their first women’s collection

The Women collection from the Japanese cycling apparel brand features jerseys, bibs, jackets and base layers, and is available to buy now.

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