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10 things you really should know about CatEye lights — the top choice for cyclists for more than 70 years Sponsored

As a company, CatEye is full of bright ideas. But there’s more to this brand than meets the eye, and a whole host of reasons why the CatEye light you rely on to get you home is one of the best bits of kit on your bike

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Here are the 2026 Tour de France stages I’d love to ride myself, and why Sponsored

The 2026 route reveal has thrown up some real gems, including legendary climbs such as the Alpe d’Huez and Galibier. Here are a few ways you can experience the Tour de France route for yourself

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Win! A Scribe BEST Sport Carbon Wheelset of your choice worth £749! Sponsored

You could grab a pair of superb Scribe handbuilt carbon fibre wheels, complete with carbon fibre spokes, just by filling out this entry form. Don’t miss your chance...

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From paintwork and graphics, to components and finishing kit, make your own perfect bike with Orbea’s MyO personalisation system Sponsored

Making your bike your own has never been easier with Orbea’s incredible MyO personalisation system, which allows you to choose not only things like components and finishing kit but even decide the colourway of your frame and what graphics you’d like

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3 hidden winter training secrets most cyclists never learn — get the best out of your off-season riding with these expert tips Sponsored

We spoke to a top coach and an exercise physiologist to uncover the overlooked training strategies that can transform your winter riding

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Be prepared for all weathers and any eventuality with the best kit from legendary mudguard maker SKS Sponsored

From classic mudguards, to easy-fit, to complete commuting options, we look at the best SKS products that will help you stay free of road spray, as well as some other SKS products that might make your ride just a little easier

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DealClincher x Sigma Sports takeover: save 38% on Vittoria’s most durable road tyres, £2,000 off the Specialized Aethos Expert, Assos chamois cream down to just £15 + loads more Sponsored

Sigma Sports is offering huge savings on brands like Specialized, Castelli, Assos, Basso, Trek, and more in their flash sale

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From All Road to All Terrain, Gloria’s attainable range brings titanium bikes to a wider audience Sponsored

Carlos from Gloria tells us all about the brand's new gravel bike, and how the brand offers something different in a world of titanium similarities

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*COMPETITION NOW CLOSED* Win! New Elite Rivo smart trainer with Zwift Cog and Click + accessories worth over £600! Sponsored

Just in time for winter, one lucky road.cc reader is going to get a serious indoor training upgrade, all thanks to our pals at Elite. Good luck!

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DealClincher x Zwift takeover: Save 15% on the Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 with our exclusive link, now down to £425 Sponsored

Celebrate Zwift’s Big Weekend from 3-6 October with 15% off the Wahoo KICKR CORE 2, or £100 off the Zwift Ride smart bike

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Stance width and Q-factor may not be the most crucial bike fit measurements: but consistency and familiarity are key Sponsored

As there's very little research out there on Q-factor and stance width, both remain something of a bike fit mystery. With Favero's new Assioma PRO RS pedals, you can now be sure that your power meter won't affect these measurements at all

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How much faster are deep carbon wheels? We test whether deeper really is faster, and explore which rim depth is best for your riding Sponsored

Much is made of wind tunnel and CFD tests when proclaiming a certain wheel, bike or aero product as the 'fastest' - but real-world testing plays an important part in deciding if deep-section wheels actually suit you and your riding style

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Altura’s new Nightvision range is better and brighter than ever – find out more about the quality after-dark kit that has been keeping cyclists visible for decades Sponsored

We speak to Altura’s Ian Young about the brand’s popular Nightvision high-visibility clothing and find out how the 2025 range is better than ever

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How to use AI the smart way on your bike rides — we take a look at Ravemen’s range, and find out why AI-powered bike lights are the way forward Sponsored

Bike light technology has never been so adaptable, and the latest offerings from Ravemen are testament to that. We deep dive into the brand's history, product line-up, and what's next for this burgeoning bike tech company

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With just one application of Muc-Off’s Ceramic Protection, your bike will shine and repel dirt and grime for up to two years Sponsored

Muc-Off’s easy-to-apply unique Ceramic Coating treatment promises to make mud and muck slip-slide off your bike – and it seriously lasts!

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Pack the bike on your next city break! From the Wild Atlantic Way to terrific Tuscan white gravel, here are some great alternative city break ideas that incorporate cycling Sponsored

A short hop into Europe and a hire car puts you in reach of cycling's most iconic spots. Here's our pick four city break great destinations with great riding on the doorstep

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5 EASY Tips For Filming Cycling Sponsored

We use Insta360's new Go Ultra action camera to help you level up your social media cycling videos

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How to design a race-winning road bike — Ribble’s Head of Product Jamie Burrow reveals all about the new ULTRA-RACE Sponsored

Learn more about the detailed processes behind the design of the race-winning ULTRA-RACE road bike

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Dressing the pros at the Tour de France — how Gobik supplies its team riders with cutting edge kit for the world’s biggest bike races Sponsored

Gobik’s product development specialist, Inma Hernández, talks through the clothing supplied to team riders during the 2025 Tour de France

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How does Cube keep its bike prices so low? We crunched the numbers and took a huge road trip on Cube’s latest and greatest road bike Sponsored

Find out how Cube manages to offer top performance at lower prices than the other big brands, and get to know the Litening C:68X SLX better as Jamie takes this pro road race bike on a 550km trip across France

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A weekend at Lauf Gritfest reminded me why I love gravel — here’s why you should consider the rougher stuff too Sponsored

The three-day Lauf Gritfest ride in the Cambrian Mountains has become a staple on the UK gravel events calendar. Here's why I love the gravel scene right now

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How a Tour de France Team operates — behind the scenes with Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Sponsored

Take a look inside the trucks, buses, and team cars that keep everything running smoothly at one of the top teams on cycling's WorldTour

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How Beeline is doing bike navigation differently with fuss-free, intuitive simplicity Sponsored

Beeline’s revolutionary Velo 2 bike navigation device now does more than ever, while still retaining the uniquely simple selling point of the original

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Is there any difference between the bikes of the Tour de France peloton and the bikes you can buy? We check in with Orbea to make some comparisons Sponsored

We speak to Orbea’s Joseba Arizaga about the similarities and differences between the bikes the public can buy, and the bikes ridden by the pros at the Tour de France. There may be far fewer differences than you think

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*COMPETITION NOW CLOSED* Win! A superb Scribe Gravel Carbon 40 700c wheelset worth £899 must be won Sponsored

One very lucky cyclist is going to bag themselves some hand-built carbon wheels for tackling the rougher stuff, just by filling out an entry form. Don't miss out!

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DealClincher x Balfe’s Bikes summer takeover: 45% off Ultegra Di2, £1,000+ off Specialized + Giant bikes, big savings on Castelli, Zipp + more Sponsored

Balfe’s midseason sale is in full swing, with fantastic deals on top-tier carbon road bikes, race-ready kit, helmets, wireless groupsets and more

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What exactly is a bike radar system, and why does everyone want one? Sponsored

Cycling radars are becoming a must-have piece of kit for many road riders, but what do they actually do?

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*COMPETITION NOW CLOSED* Win! Fuel like the pros with 4 bumper TORQ cycling nutrition bundles worth £100+ each up for grabs Sponsored

We’ve teamed up with TORQ to celebrate the Tour de France and the brand’s 25th birthday with a giveaway of four premium nutrition bundles — packed with everything you need to fuel your summer rides, from drinks and gels to jellies, bars and bottles

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Why spend more? How Chinese carbon road bike wheels are taking over Sponsored

We chat to Chris from Superteam to find out why Chinese wheels can offer such good value for money

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The future of gravel racing is here: Wilier’s all new Rave SLR ID2 is aero optimised with 52mm tyre clearance, and designed exclusively for 1x drivetrains Sponsored

Wilier's brand new Rave SLR ID2 marks a new dimension in gravel racing, with a focus on speed, versatility, and off-road performance. This meticulously designed Italian gravel race certainly defies convention

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