Riding

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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BMC launch Timemachine 01 Disc TT bike

After the aero road version was unveiled last week, now BMC have updated their TT Timemachine too, optimised for disc brakes and wind tunnel-tested to the max

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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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Going to watch the Tour de France? Here are some cycle route suggestions from Strava

Take your bike, ride it

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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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The Red Bull Million Mile Commute launches today on Strava

The Red Bull Million Mile Commute is a go! Get logging your miles and winning some prizes

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Video: pre- v post-ride coffee – which do you prefer?

Yes, we know your answer’s likely to be ‘both’

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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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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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Froome coach attacks critics who ‘fuel anger or resentment’

Bernard Hinault suggested peloton should go on strike if Froome starts the Tour

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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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Home Roads podcast talks to the pros as they ride their favourite routes

Dame Sarah Storey, David Millar, Philippa York, Nicolas Roche and more

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Raleigh Chopper vs Alpe d’Huez (+ videos)

Matt Richardson took on one of cycling's most famous climbs on 70s bike ... then rode it again with his 10-year-old son

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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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Five cool things coming soon from Shimano, Hoy, Crankalicious, Le Col and NRC

Another collection of clobber, bikes and accessories that we're testing at the moment...

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Pirelli go tubeless with the Cinturato Velo tubeless-ready clincher: report and first ride

Designed to be used tubeless or with inner tubes, the Cinturato Velo has a new patented Armour Tech construction to guard against anything from rough roads through to gravel, and will be available in four widths from 26mm to 35mm

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New law could mean e-bikes need insurance in Europe

Proposal to class e-bikes as motor vehicles

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Five cool things coming soon from Giant, Giro, 100%, Wearwell and Ritchey

Another week, and another quintet of kit and gear that our reviewers are testing at the moment...

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Neymar riding custom Scott Foil Disc in race to be fit for World Cup

The Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain ace is cycling himself back to full fitness, with a big helping hand from a top-of-the-range Scott Foil Disc in custom colours

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New Deloitte Ride Across Britain route takes in the Cairngorms – and one of the UK’s toughest climbs

Riders in September's Land's End to John O'Groats ride will face the 20 per cent gradient of the Lecht

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