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Looking for your dream spec titanium bike at off-the-shelf prices? Gloria’s got you covered Sponsored

We meet up with Gloria Cycling founder Carlos Ramirez who explains how he is able to provide premium titanium bikes at surprisingly affordable prices

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Prepare for your target cycling event like a pro: Elisa Longo Borghini’s top tips for success, whatever your goal Sponsored

Want some pro advice to nail your next big cycling objective, whether it's a road race, time trial or your first century? Here are seven top tips from Lidl-Trek rider Elisa Longo Borghini to help you prepare

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There’s more to cycling holidays than just Majorca! Two expert tour guides pick their ultimate cycling trip bucket list destinations Sponsored

Want to take on some lesser known, but even more epic roads this year? We speak to two experienced road cycling guides from renowned cycle holiday company, Saddle Skedaddle, about their dream road riding destinations in Spain and Colombia

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*COMPETITION NOW CLOSED* Win! We’ve got three pairs of Van Rysel road cycling shoes worth £169.99 to give away Sponsored

Fancy a new pair of kicks for when the weather improves? Enter our latest competition for THREE chances to win a pair of Van Rysel's carbon-soled RCR road shoes

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From the wild ‘Badlands’ to the pristine Tuscan countryside: here’s how to find the best gravel riding in Spain and Italy Sponsored

If you've ever thought about going abroad to ride some gravel, these two destinations should be on your bucket list

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8 reasons why you’re not getting faster at cycling, and what you can do to improve Sponsored

Goal-setting for 2024? Whether your aim is to compete or just to get to work a bit quicker, here are some top tips to help you accomplish your two-wheeled mission

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In need of some New Year motivation? Then get ready for the 2024 Dragon Ride, the UK’s longest, toughest, and most iconic sportive Sponsored

Entries reopen on Monday for the 20th anniversary edition of the legendarily gruelling Welsh ride

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How Zwift can make your outdoor rides better Sponsored

Enjoy your outdoor rides more and flatten those hills with an efficient indoor training plan

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Find out everything you need to know about JOIN, the new smart training app for real world cyclists Sponsored

For riders who want training schedules that react to the realities of daily life, smart coaching app JOIN promises to keep you smiling in the saddle

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Rouvy revamped! Now with AI, new routes and easier navigation, we take a look at what’s changed Sponsored

Rouvy is one of the most popular indoor cycling apps, and it has recently had a complete overhaul. Here's a guide to what's new on Rouvy

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5 winter training tips for your best year of cycling ever! Sponsored

Five top tips to stay motivated, maintain that summer fitness, and integrate winter cycling into a busy work schedule

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Christmas is ‘Ere – perfect cycling gifts for every budget from Ere Research Sponsored

With present-giving season nearly upon us, we look at some of the most exciting products from bike tech innovator Ere Research – with perfect options for every budget!

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Merlin Black Friday takeover — HUGE 43% off Ultegra Di2 groupset, half price pedals PLUS Castelli Perfetto jacket, Fizik, Kask, 4iiii deals + more Sponsored

Merlin have got some stunning deals on Shimano's Ultegra 8170 Di2 grouspet with 43% off, while Fizik's Tempo Saddle is better than half price and there's 46% off the Kask Mojito helmet, 31% off 4iiii cranks plus much more

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Everything you need to know about group riding in Zwift Sponsored

There are loads of ways to ride with other people in the world's biggest online cycling community. Here's how!

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Cycology x Dealclincher Black Friday special — 40% off jerseys, 42% off technical t-shirts, 36% off casual tees, 33% off socks + more Sponsored

There's up to 40% off Cycology's cycling jerseys ahead of Black Friday, and some great discounts on tees, bags and crazy-coloured socks too! Don't miss out

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*COMPETITION NOW CLOSED* WIN! Ultimate Bike Care Kit from Gtechniq worth £139 to keep your steed spick and span! Sponsored

There are THREE chances to win in our latest huge competition, with the grand prize winner bagging the Ultimate kit and runner-up prizes including Gtechniq's Bike Ceramic, Bike Clean and degreaser

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How Polartec creates cutting-edge, sustainable kit for the world’s best cycling brands including Specialized, Santini and MAAP Sponsored

We look at some of the latest cutting-edge sustainable fabrics from Polartec, and how they benefit cycling garments from some of the world's best bike brands

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The best bike lights for cycle commuting from Magicshine: Light the way, whatever your budget Sponsored

We look at some of the products from global bike light experts Magicshine, including the new EVO 1700 front light

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Aero vs lightweight road bikes with Ribble: How much faster could an aero bike make you? Sponsored

Can an aero bike make amateurs faster, or are they just for the pros? With the help of Ribble, we tried to find out

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Expert’s choice: The magnificent 7 upgrades to boost performance, comfort and bling up your bike Sponsored

Top bike product designer Piet Van der Velde of Ere Research chooses his top seven things to give your bike a boost

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How does riding your favourite climb on Rouvy compare to real life? Sponsored

Same climb, same rider, real life vs virtual reality! Are you faster on a virtual cycling app than in real life?

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Have you got what it takes to slay the Dragon Ride in 2024? Take on the UK’s longest and most legendary one-day sportive Sponsored

Back for its 20th anniversary year, the Dragon Ride is as tough as sportives get

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Why cycling kit that FITS matters more than you think! Sponsored

Whether you care about speed or not, find out why choosing the right cycling kit is one of the biggest upgrades you can make

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Fuelling for cycling — nail your nutrition strategy on and off the bike with Enervit Sponsored

The sports nutrition world is full of products, but how do you know what to use and when? We look at Enervit’s range and explain how to get your nutritional timing perfectly right

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*Competition now closed* Win! £580 worth of prizes from Birzman including Travel Tool Box, Essential Tool Box and The Pump with Helix must be won Sponsored

Three lucky UK-based cyclists are going to bag themselves some great goodies from Birzman, including the Travel Tool Box featuring 20 high performance tools for our grand prize winner. Good luck

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*COMPETITION NOW CLOSED* Win! The Ultimate Muc-Off bundle, including over £635 worth of Muc-Off’s bike care, tubeless kit and AirTag holders Sponsored

One lucky reader will get their hands on a shed load of bike maintenance goodies in our latest competition. Simply fill out the entry form for your chance to win

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The best of both worlds – Why the Cervelo Soloist might be a better choice than its Tour de France winning siblings Sponsored

A closer look at the Cervelo Soloist and why it might suit you better than Jonas Vingegaard or Wout Van Aert’s specialist Tour de France machines

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Start bikepacking at a Tailfin Demo Day this summer Sponsored

British bikepacking equipment manufacturer Tailfin will be holding demo days across the country this summer to show how its technical bikepacking equipment can make your dreams of cycling adventures become reality.

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The science behind keeping your bike clean — we visit Gtechniq’s lab to see the latest in ceramic bike care tech Sponsored

What does a ceramic coating do? How do bike care products differ from car products and can you test their effectiveness?

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The new Pirelli P ZERO tubeless road bike tyre range — a closer look at Pirelli’s latest elite road bike tyres Sponsored

Find out how the legendary brand is using all its experience in elite cycling and motorsport to make a new benchmark in high-performance cycle tyres.

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