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Yorkshire cyclist to retrace the late Lee Fancourt’s record breaking ride across Europe to raise awareness of mental health issues and suicide prevention

Ryan Anderton says cycling has helped him overcome his own battle with depression and suicidal thoughts

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SLF Motion launch the Hyper 1X oversized pulley wheel system for gravel and adventure riding

The Hyper 1X System claims to reduce drivetrain friction and increase durability, and is recommended for gravel, TT and mountain bikes

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Review: Merida Espresso / -L 500 EQ

Verdict: Verdict: A high-quality urban commuter e-bike with everything you need in one package

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Five cool things coming soon from Pirelli, Shimano, Selle Italia, Merlin and PEdALED

Another selection of bikes, kit and gadgets we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Strava is down – and some people are wondering if their bike rides happened today

Social network acknowledges issues that have affected many users today and says it is working to fix them

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Registration open for North Cape 4000 ultracycling event (+ video)

Self-supported ultracycling event takes riders from Turin to the Arctic Circle

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New SRAM Red eTap (or whatever they call new 12 speed electronic road groupset) will work 1x and 2x drivetrains confirms online manual

We've trawled the depths of the web and dug up a new manual from Sram for a 'Road AXS' system, that suggests it could be compatible with both 1x and 2x drivetrains by altering the number of chain links...

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Five cool things coming soon from Feedback Sports, Hunt, Raleigh, Kitbrix and Avio

Some more of the best kit and tech we've been testing recently as we start the new year with a bang

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Unprecedented interest since Geraint Thomas’s Tour de France success but Welsh cycling needs more investment

Figures indicate that women and children in particular are keen to take up the sport

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Is this the new Campagnolo Super Record EPS 12 speed groupset on Valverde’s Canyon Ultimate?

Movistar recently unveiled the reigning world champion's new bike, complete with rainbow stripes and what appears to be a couple of unfamiliar components...

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off.road.cc’s best bikes of 2018 – Bike of the Year

The best bike of 2018 from off-road.cc

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off.road.cc’s best bikes of 2018 – Gravel Bike of the Year

The best gravel bike off-road.cc have ridden in 2018

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off.road.cc’s best bikes of 2018 – Bargain Buy Gravel Bike

Incredible value for money, not let down by the ride

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off.road.cc’s best bikes of 2018 – Best Buy Gravel Bike

A great value bike that is much more capable than the price suggests

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Video: Mike Cotty heads up Switzerland’s Sustenpass

Latest Col Collective video features a road built when war was tearing the rest of Europe apart

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A third of Queensland drivers admit they don’t comply with close pass law – some because it’s ‘annoying’

State government currently probing police enforcement of law in wake of cyclist’s death

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Trek launch their first e-road bike, the Domane+

The popular endurance bike has been given a Bosch-assisted makeover with Sram Force shifting, and will set you back £5,000

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Lightweight launch stiffer and lighter Fernweg aero wheels and are now offering colour options for Urgestalt framesets

Lightweight's aero wheels have been made stiffer, lighter and deeper, and you can now choose from 10 different colour options for their Urgestalt carbon frame...

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Le Col launch their first cycling shoes

Yanto Barker's premium cycling apparel brand have introduced the Pro Carbon road shoes to their range, with a full carbon sole and PU Leather upper...

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UK and Irish cyclists ride 1 billion kilometres on Strava in 2018

Social network's annual Year in Sport report reveals Box Hill is most popular segment worldwide

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Five cool things coming soon from Genesis, Specialized, Giant, Rotor and Rapha

Some of our top picks from the road.cc test pile this week, with reviews coming soon...

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Five cool things coming soon from Proviz, Giro, Aeropod, Morvelo and Specialized

A round-up of products we're reviewing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon

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Apidura Launch new Racing Series bags

Lightweight bike packing kit for long distances

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Half of disabled cyclists fear being seen cycling in case they lose benefits

72 per cent of disabled cyclists use their bikes as mobility aids

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Robert Marchand celebrates 107th birthday – with 20km spin

Irrepressible ultra-centenarian went for a ride with friends in the Ardéche

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Five cool things coming soon from Rapha, Santini, Lumicycle, Cateye and Endura

Another selection of brand spanking new products that will be getting the full road.cc review treatment soon...

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Cyclists 46 times more likely to be killed or seriously injured than car drivers, according to Brake

Campaigners call for consideration of rural speed limits and safer infrastructure for cyclists

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Vitus reveal custom ZX-1 Aero Disc Road 2019 team bike

The Vitus Pro Cycling team will be aboard this beauty next season, with its own special edition Team frame, Sram Red eTap shifting and disc brakes

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Peter Sagan has his own online shop, including bottle openers, rings and shower heads

Brand Sagan appears to show no sign of slowing down, with the three-time world champ selling everything from bottle openers to bandanas and much more...

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Five cool things coming soon from Metier, Xeccon, Pearl Izumi, Scott and Merida

Some more shiny bikes, gear and clothing from Metier, Xeccon, Pearl Izumi, Scott and Merida… full reviews coming soon...

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