Riding

Middlesbrough’s new outdoor velodrome opens this Friday

New facility complements existing closed road circuit at Middlesbrough Sports Village

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How trying to pedal like a pro can be a waste of energy

Oxford researchers find that higher cadences are inefficient at lower power outputs

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Your Tour of Britain photos + massive #mycyclingweekend rides

Catch your photos from an incredible weekend of racing up in East Anglia, London, and Madrid + mountains and more

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Entries open 9am Monday for 2016 Dragon Ride – be quick or miss out!

New 100km route option next year in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support plus return of three day Dragon Tour

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MAMILs deter would-be cyclists says adventurer Mark Beaumont

Endurance cyclist was promoting British Cycling’s Ride Social initiative

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Send us your photos of the Tour of Britain finale & WIN

This #mycyclingweekend we want to see how you're celebrating the finale the ToB and the Vuelta - or just show us your rides!

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Honda unveils cyclist-friendly concept car (+ picture gallery)

Civic Tourer Active Life can stow two road bikes inside and doubles as mobile workshop

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Woman charges cyclist £3 after filling water bottle – then tips it out when he can’t pay

Yorkshire rider says he got a bit of a shock after asking stranger for help

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Dragon Ride entries open on Monday – here’s Stephen Roche’s riding tips

His son Nico won today's Vuelta stage ... Now, Triple Crown winner shares his thoughts with sportive entrants

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Specialized apologises for anti-social cycling by its staff on company rides

Open letter published in local newspaper of brand's home town says employees will be reminded of the law

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6 last minute cycling events – Ride with Francesco Moser

Ride over Essex roads with the Italian cycling legend, fly through a Scottish forest on a cyclo cross adventure + loads more

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Near Miss Project to continue for a second year – cyclists urged to sign up

More than 1,500 cyclists signed up for first year; report now published

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Here are 7 reasons you cycled this #mycyclingweekend

A slightly delayed round-up of the seven reasons why you got in the saddle this weekend - expect loads of cows, smiles, and bikes

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Genesis unveil new, lighter, Zero race bike

New frameset is under 1kg and being used by the Madison-Genesis team in the Tour of Britain

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7 reasons to ride this #mycyclingweekend

So you pledged to bike to work on #CycleToWorkDay, here are 7 reasons why you should pledge to ride this #mycyclingweekend

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8 great cycling events from the Highlands to the New Forest

Your one stop shop for cycling events throughout September and into October

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#mycyclingweekend – Bank holiday bonanza + prizes

Did you make the most of three days of freedom? We know some of you did, and we've got the photos to prove it!

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#mycyclingweekend – napping kittens, roadside owls + prizes

You could be a #mycyclingweekend winner this week - all you've got to do is send us a snap of your weekend ride!

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Fantastic cycling events from Bristol to County Durham

The RideCatcher has 7 country-spanning cycling events including Ride the Route in Scotland and the Bristol Belter in the South West

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Sign up for next week’s Cycle to Work Day and you could win a bike

More than 20,000 people pledge to take to two wheels for journey to work next Thursday

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Video: Mike Cotty rides up Mont Ventoux – the Giant of Provence

Latest Col Collective film features lesser known northern approach to feared summit

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#mycyclingweekend – 5 winners from a wondrous weekend!

A fantastic weekend's cycling through beautiful photos from amazing road.cc readers + 5 #mycyclingweekend prize winners

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Illness forces Lee Fancourt to abandon LEJOGLE record attempt

Gloucester cyclist unable to keep anything down - but still almost makes it to John O'Groats in three days

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The #mycyclingweekend multi-prize giveaway

Five readers will get their mits on road.cc goodies or a B'Twin 300 multi tool by sending us the best photo of your cycling weekend!

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Trials ace Vittorio Brumotti faces eye operation after mass punch-up (+ video)

Italian star of Road Bike Freestyle films involved in fight as he rode alongside his father in Liguria

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9 fantastic cycling festivals and sportives coming up in August and September

The RideCatcher has found 9 cycling events that are taking place up and down the country in August and September

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#mycyclingweekend – Dr. Frankenstein’s bike & leg ‘lacerations’

The road.cc accident and emergency department stayed quiet this weekend - although there were some close calls!

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Gloucester’s Lee Fancourt sets off on Land’s End-John O’Groats and back record attempt on Monday

Ultracyclist on quest to break Guinness World Records takes on his toughest challenge yet

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Video: Chris Boardman explains why cyclists can – and do – ride two abreast

Titled side by side, the second of two cycle safety clip explains why cyclists ride two abreast, and why this can be safer for everyone

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#mycyclingweekend – Accident and Emergency for bikes

The tool box, bar tape, and touch-up paint are out and prepped in the road.cc triage unit. Show us your bike's bruises!

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