Riding

Threat to axe New Forest’s off-road cycle network as court criticises “out of control” cyclists

Forestry England told to “toughen up” action against what one local official describes as “gangs of hardcore bikers”

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road.cc and off.road.cc Gravel & Adventure Bike of the Year 2020/21

The gravel bike top ten in conjunction with off-road.cc

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Geraint Thomas talks new podcast, cycling club snobbery and his new penchant for gravel bikes

Taking a break from training in Gran Canaria, G tells road.cc about his mission to create a cycling club on the day the Geraint Thomas Cycling Club podcast launches, and also offers some training tips for good measure

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Amp Human offers skin-applied bicarb to support training

Lotion is designed to allow hard training and fast recovery while avoiding gastric issues

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Chris Boardman’s most controversial post of 2020? Mudguards, he says

“It’s a heart v head call” says champion cyclist turned campaigner, igniting social media debate

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Updated: Matt Page smashes the Rapha Festive 500… in one day, on Christmas Eve

Raising funds for the Cardiac Risk in the Young charity, the road.cc and off.road.cc contributor completed the Rapha Festive 500km challenge - usually completed within eight days - on Christmas Eve!

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RGT Cycling: you can now create your own race format

Free-to-use virtual cycling platform unveils new Racing Parameters function

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Women fuel explosive growth in Strava activities during 2020

UK & Ireland saw strongest growth globally in outdoor exercise according to Year In Sport report

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Rapha’s Festive 500 returns – and for 2020, virtual rides count

Outdoors or indoors, whatever the platform, all rides loggged on Strava count towards total in this year's edition of seasonal challenge

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Five cool things coming soon from Castelli, Genesis (new Croix de Fer), WaterField, Gore and Wizard Works

Another fine selection of bikes, gear and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Welcome to Yorkshire aims to boost domestic cycle tourism as COVID-19 puts brakes on foreign visitors

Second wave of Cycle England funding also sees Cumbria and Northumberland join in initiative initially aimed at attracting Dutch and German visitors

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Fife ultracyclist to attempt virtual Everest on Zwift every day for two weeks

Ross Duncan will also be first person to complete climbing challenge on successive days

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Study: Drivers give more space to cyclists with child seat or trailer

New research shows more than 10cm extra given to those perceived to be carrying child on bike, and fewer close passes

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Video: Slow-moving driver forces cyclist off the road on Woodhead Pass

“You've got to give me more space than that, you can't do that!” says rider who was out with his partner in the Pennines when incident happened

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RideLondon-Surrey 100: Surrey County Council withdraws support beyond 2021, despite majority wanting sportive to continue

The council has proposed that a 50km 'inspiration ride' should replace the 100 mile sportive in 2021, while it's becoming increasingly likely that the larger event won't return in 2022 and beyond

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17 police officers at the Giro-E test positive for COVID-19

Organisers say the Giro d'Italia professional stage race that runs alongside the Giro E is unaffected, because the 'race bubbles' are completely separate

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Five cool things coming soon from Campagnolo, Scott, Liv, Fidlock and Koo

Another fine selection of bikes, gear and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Five cool things coming soon from Wilier, Wahoo, Aftershockz, Evoc and FFWD

Another fine selection of bikes, gear and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Are Specialized about to launch a new super light road bike? Peter Sagan shares images of previously unseen model

The pics were first posted by Sagan's teammate Daniel Oss, with the Italian shown holding the bike above his head with minimal effort... are Specialized about to throw out the UCI rule book?

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Josh Quigley aims to break North Coast 500 record this weekend – and is raising funds for Texas medical facility that saved his life

Scot undertakes challenge 9 months on from life-threatening injuries sustained when driver crashed into him

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Five cool things coming soon from Merlin, Rapha, Shadow Stand, Muc-Off and Topeak

Another selection of the finest and most fascinating things we're testing at the moment, with full test reports coming soon...

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Five cool things coming soon from Ribble, Lake, Pro, IRC and Silca

Some more of the best bikes, gear and clothing we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Five cool things coming soon from Giant, Condor, BTR, Kinesis and Edco

Some more of the best bikes, gear and clothing we're testing at the moment, with full test reports coming soon...

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Five cool things coming soon from Garmin, Merida, Topeak, Showers Pass and SunGod

Here's another selection of cool stuff we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Richmond Park reopens to rat-running drivers after almost five months of car-free roads

Campaigners slam "reckless and drastic" move by Royal Parks

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Five cool things coming soon from Mavic, Suunto, Kask, Topeak and Maxxis

Some more of the best bikes, gear and clothing we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Five cool things coming soon from Garmin, Canyon, Continental, Mavic and Ale

Some more of the best bikes, gear and clothing we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Video: YouTuber tries to ride from London to France on Santander Cycle – and return it inside 24 hours

Ben Morris set out to take hire bike from capital to Calais and back - did he make it? Watch and find out

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Cycling’s modal share in Scotland up fivefold during lockdown

Growth comes from small base but there are hopes that increased infrastructure will encourage more people to cycle

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Video: riding the Mont Ventoux on Zwift

Have you done Zwift's newest, biggest climb yet?

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