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*COMPETITION NOW CLOSED* Win! Over £700 worth of Enervit goodies including gels, bars, chews + ltd edition jersey with three chances to win! Sponsored

We've got three great prizes to give away for our latest mega competition courtesy of Enervit to keep you fuelled up (and looking good if you win our grand prize or runner-up bundle) all summer

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From the daily grind of City finance to full-time pro gravel cyclist — Maddy Nutt’s story Sponsored

We caught up with the Ribble Collective rider in Finland during the inaugural FNLD GRVL race

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Inside Hunt — The secrets behind its award-winning bike wheels Sponsored

An access-all-areas look around the Hunt Bike Wheels HQ, and just what goes into making an award-winning wheelset

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Power to the people! Why training with power is now cheaper and easier than you’d think Sponsored

Here's why the 4iiii Precision 3 power meter, that bagged a road.cc Recommends Editor's Choice Award, marks a step change in accurately measuring your riding metrics on a sensible budget

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High performance bike wheels at affordable prices — how Scribe is making wheel upgrades more accessible Sponsored

We meet Alan Graham, founder and boss of high-performance wheel brand Scribe, to find out why new wheels should – and can – be accessible to everyone

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More than just great cycling bags — an in-depth look at Vaude’s clothing and accessories for your next cycling adventure Sponsored

To most cyclists ‘Vaude’ means ‘tough, weatherproof bags’, but the German brand make a whole lot more than that – here’s some highlights from their latest range – expect shoes, classy cycling apparel, and yes, some cool bags

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What to eat at an endurance gravel event — Dirty Reiver 2023 Sponsored

Suvi tackles the 200km gravel event with an expert fuel plan

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Perfect feet — highlights from Northwave’s 2023 road and gravel cycling shoe collection Sponsored

We look at some of the most exciting 2023 road cycling and gravel shoes from respected Italian brand Northwave

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Win! Scribe CORE or gravel carbon wheelset worth £799! Sponsored

One lucky cyclist is going to get a serious upgrade for their road or gravel bike just by filling out the form below. Good luck!

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Test the new Bosch eBike ABS at The Cycle Show 2023 Sponsored

Incredible breakthrough e-bike technology, including ABS anti-lock braking, from serial e-bike innovator Bosch will be available to test at this year's Alexander Palace Cycle Show.

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*COMPETITION NOW CLOSED* Win! FIVE sets of Michelin Power Cup TLR pro road tyres + sealant worth £139.98 each must be won! Sponsored

With the total prize pot worth £699.90, five lucky cyclists are going to bag themselves a pair of World Tour-proven road tyres from Michelin adorning their bikes, and also bag some sealant to keep them inflated!

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Pain, pitfalls, and pavé: Paris-Roubaix is just around the corner – so don’t miss a moment of Hell on GCN+ Sponsored

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What cycling kit to wear in 2023 – highlights from Northwave’s road cycling clothing collection Sponsored

We look at the best new road cycling kit from Italian brand Northwave. What would you choose?

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CUBE 2023 — a guide to the best new CUBE bikes from one of cycling’s most versatile brands Sponsored

We pick out our favourite new road, cross, gravel, mountain, commuter, children’s and e-bikes from global bike brand CUBE’s 2023 range

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Cleaning and protecting your bike is made easy with Gtechniq Ceramic Sponsored

Forget your bucket and washing-up liquid. If you really want to keep your bike cleaner for longer, Gtechniq’s scientific approach will serve you much better

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Road racing’s back! Catch every monumental moment of the 2023 cycling season on GCN+ Sponsored

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From smart phones to smart inner tubes — how Tubolito has revolutionised the bicycle inner tube Sponsored

We talk to Tubolito's founder about how his company's unique high-tech TPU construction has made the humble inner tube lighter, tougher and smarter

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*Competition now closed* Win entry and accommodation for the Stelvio Weekender worth £849! Sponsored

Our latest mega competition winner will be heading out to Italy for four nights to take on the legendary Stelvio in either June or September for a cycling trip of a lifetime

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Keep bike fit over winter! Turbo trainer set-ups for all budgets Sponsored

With the help of road.cc’s Dave Atkinson and Jamie Williams, we look at a range of Tacx turbo trainers to see how you can keep spinning in comfort this winter

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Coffee & ride with komoot: Simon’s Spritz cycle on the Venetian Lagoon Sponsored

Four Ferries and a Bike Ride makes for a memorable day trip from La Serenissima

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5 big questions about home strength training for cyclists answered Sponsored

Gymera, the world’s first ‘playful smart home gym’, has just launched on Kickstarter. We look at why this all-in-one home workout station could be just right for cyclists

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*Competition now closed* Winners announced for our competition to win £500 worth of Nalini clothing bundles Sponsored

Nalini's UK distributor are giving away £500 worth of the legendary brand's latest cycling clothing... be sure to enter for your chance to win one of three amazing prizes

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*COMPETITION NOW CLOSED* Comment to win! Bag a hamper of goodies from Ere Research worth £180 by leaving a comment on this article Sponsored

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How Cube is catering for cyclists of all ages, abilities and disciplines Sponsored

Bavarian brand Cube is one of the youngest and most dynamic global cycling companies to make bikes for all. We take a closer look at how it's done

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How to balance indoor and outdoor riding for maximum fitness gains Sponsored

With the help of Garmin and Tacx, we take a look at how you can try to maximise your fitness by mixing indoor sessions with outdoor rides

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Win a Castelli jacket for completing this survey! Survey now closed Sponsored

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Coffee & Ride with komoot: Ryan’s daunting yet delightful day in the Dromara Hills Sponsored

This month’s route features lots of stunning steep and quiet climbs, ferociously fast descents, delicious bakes, and the odd Marian apparition – what more could you possibly want?

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