Tech

Could the bikes of the future could be made from “super wood”?

US researchers develop super-strong and tough densified wood that's comparable to carbon fibre but much less expensive

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Live blog: Deaths caused by drink-drivers on the rise, introducing the Podbike, Robocap, and more

All today's news from the site and beyond...

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Ribble launch 2018 team edition of Aero 883 bike

The bike will be ridden by the Ribble Pro Cycling Team, with riders including Dan Bigham and John Archibald, and you can buy it in the exact same spec as shown on Ribble's online Bikebuilder

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Five cool things coming soon from Cateye, Trakke, Monton, FLR and Silca

Another week, another smorgasbord of cycling swag previewed before the road.cc verdicts are delivered...

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11 things we’ve learned this week

Some more facts, figures and lessons we've learned from another week on two wheels...

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Time Alpe d’Huez: first ride report

We recently revealed the release of Time's new superbike, the Alpe d'Huez, and were also lucky enough to take it for a spin in southern France. Here are some first impressions...

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SRAM launches its first direct mount rim brake

New S-900 design plugs a gaping hole in the lineup

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1x 3T Strada ridden to first professional road race victory

Aqua Blue Sport’s Lasse Norman Hansen wins stage of Jayco Herald Sun Tour on bike with single chainring

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Time launch the Alpe d’Huez ‘altitude’ bike, their lightest yet

The 01 Ulteam version of the new bike from the high-end French brand weighs just 6.2kg in its highest spec, and there is also a more affordable version, the Alpe d’Huez 21, with prices from £2,995

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Test ride Canyon bikes at brand’s experience event

Check out the range and go for a spin

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Five cool things coming soon from Tailfin, Huez, Mason, Giro and Compass

Another selection of bikes, gear and accessories we're testing at the moment, with reviews coming soon

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BikeLIVE Bath – Come and test ride a huge range of bikes from Canyon, Giant, Vitus, Liv, Sven Cycles and many more at our demo day

BikeLIVE from the brand behind road.cc is back for 2018 offering you the chance to test ride a huge range of bikes in a traffic free environment

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In case you missed it: road.cc Best Cycling Components, Accessories and Clothing of 2017-18 Awards

We reveal the very best cycling products we've tested over the past year

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Bespoked 2018 details announced + video

The UK's handmade bicycle show is back in April with established framebuilders and new names

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Sneak peek: Orro launches Venturi aero bike

New model is designed for disc brakes and 28mm tyres

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Five cool things coming soon from Focus, Birzman, Schwalbe, Selle Royal and Miche

A selection of bikes, gizmos and tools that are currently out with our reviewers...

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11 things we’ve learned this week

Here are some facts, figures and lessons we've learned from another week on two wheels...

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Ritchey Unveils new Heritage Edition of their Road Logic Frameset

The legendary steel frame builders have made just 100 of the red white and blue framesets, available now for £1,199

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Astana Manager Alexander Vinokourov pranks team riders under disguise, also reveals new Limar helmet

Possible laughs but definite sighting of Limar's new aero road helmet courtesy of that crazy Kazakh sense of humour

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Five cool things coming soon from FSA, Hunt, TrainerRoad, Assos and Hutchinson

Some more cycling gear tested to the max by road.cc's review team, with full reports coming soon...

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Kask unveils Utopia, “fastest ever road helmet” + video

New lid debuted with Team Sky at Tour Down Under

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The coolest cycling gadgets at the CES show 2018

We've rounded up six of the best bike-related gadgets and wearables on display at the world's biggest tech expo...

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First Look: Vielo V+1

We take a proper look at the new UK-specific road plus bike

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Cycling app of the week: oBike, plus its new delivery service and oCoin cryptocurrency

The Singaporean bike-sharing app is in over 60 cities worldwide, and now even has its own cryptocurrency...

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New Stages power meters available in UK

Dual-sided option goes on sale for the first time alongside new left and right-sided units

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Zwift becomes official training partner of Prudential RideLondon

Online virtual cycling platform will provide training plans and has expanded its coverage of event including Leith Hill

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Hunt Wheels to broadcast live wind tunnel testing on social media

Today from 1pm, the British wheel brand will give us an unprecedented insight into tunnel testing, where they will be aiming to refine the aerodynamics of a new disc wheelset

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Boardman’s new Urb and ASR commuter bikes now shipping out

The flat-bar Urb commuter plus the sturdy ASR steel winter steed first shown at the NEC Cycle Show can now be picked up from £699.99 and £849.99 respectively

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Sneak peek: Vielo V+1 Road Plus bike

New British brand's first model is designed for everything from tarmac to gravel and off-road tracks

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Cycling app of the week: Lifesum

The new year has arrived, and our bellies are resting on our top tubes after a period of festive over-indulgence here at road.cc. Enter Lifesum, a handy and extensive meal/activity planner to help lose those excess pounds…

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