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COMPETITION NOW CLOSED! The five winners of the Oxford bike lock packages worth up to £129.98 each have been chosen Sponsored

The five winners of this great competition have now been chosen and will be contacted shortly. Thanks for your entries!

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Disc brake refresh: maintenance and top tech tweaks for effective and quiet braking Sponsored

Keep your disc brakes working as they should and avoid common faux pas with our video walk-through

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How to choose your bike helmet Sponsored

Buying the right helmet is vital for your safety and comfort so we asked MET to tell us how to make the best choice

Should San Francisco be your next epic cycling destination? Sponsored

With the mountains of Western Europe and the Canary Islands much closer to the UK, it might seem a bit leftfield to head out to San Fran for a cycling trip... but if it's hills you want, there are few better places

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Coffee & Ride: Matt’s Mid Wales spectacular Sponsored

Matt Page takes us on a tough but rewarding journey around the valleys of Mid Wales, with the tasty Coffi a Bara cafe being one of the highlights on route

Find out how to keep your bike safe at home with our 9 essential steps Sponsored

How to lock up your bike to stop it from being stolen

Just how good is Mallorca for cycling? Sponsored

Recently we flew out to Mallorca to produce some road.cc video content, and wanted to highlight some of the best places to ride before it lands. Here are our top picks from the island

Are poorly fitting shoes robbing you of power and comfort March 2022

Are poorly fitting shoes robbing you of power and comfort? Sponsored

We look at how Bont Cycling's unique fit and construction lead to ultimate performance, and how to choose the right shoes for you

Don’t want to miss a minute of the Giro d’Italia? Watch live racing on demand with GCN+ Sponsored

With the 105th edition of the Giro kicking off on 6th May, make sure you catch all the action with a GCN+ subscription

Indoor vs Outdoor: taking on the Mallorca 312 PLUS win a trip to do it yourself! Sponsored

We sent Brad over to Mallorca to ride the 312km flagship route in Mallorca and Dave did it on the turbo. How did that pan out?

Cycling with a little less stress: why you need to review your bike insurance this spring Sponsored

If you have lots of cycling planned for the warmer months, it’s good to have some peace of mind. Laka can give you a helping hand, with a team of cyclists who have your back

Will 2022 be the year you conquer some of the most legendary rides in cycling? Sponsored

With the world opening up again, are you after an epic cycling challenge with a holiday thrown in this year? Check out these top trips on offer from Sportive Breaks, with 10% off for road.cc readers

How to choose the perfect spring cycling wardrobe Sponsored

Find out how to select the best clothing for whatever the weather throws your way, and why the fabrics you choose make all the difference

Coffee & Ride with komoot: Mike’s Escape Route Cafe escape Sponsored

This 48km route incorporates one of Scotland's most popular cyclist-friendly cafes, and road.cc reviewer Mike Stead just happens to be a regular!

Want to ride some US-style gravel in the UK? Check out this guide with some epic UK gravel routes Sponsored

Ok, so maybe vast desert plains is a bit too much to ask... but there are still plenty of places to ride gravel all around the UK! Check out these routes if you're a fan of the gritty stuff

Coffee & Ride with komoot: Victor’s Spoke Cycles spin Sponsored

Get chatting with any cyclist in North London and Hertfordshire, and they’ve likely heard of Spoke Cycles CC. Here is Victor's favourite route that incorporates this tasty coffee stop

AlterLock Anti-Theft Alarm – Can it stop your bike from being stolen? Sponsored

For the second part in our Can You Steal It? series, we take a look at the AlterLock Alarm & GPS Tracking device. Can Liam ride off into the sunset or will Dave send him to the slammer?

Sigma’s ROX GPS cycle computers Feb 2022

Find out how to keep your riding on track with Sigma’s ROX GPS cycle computers Sponsored

40 years after creating the very first cycle computer, Sigma is still innovating with its awesome ROX range of GPS-infused bike technology. Whatever type of cycling you're into, there's a ROX model that's perfect for you

Escape London! Here are some epic routes on komoot that take you out of the capital Sponsored

Live in London but itching to get out of it on your bike? Bradley Shenton tells us all about being a cyclist in the capital, plus there are some great routes included to download onto your komoot app

road.cc recommends – A closer look at the Vitus ZX-1 Evo and Vitesse Evo Sponsored

Both are designed to be ridden quickly on tarmac, but they have different strengths. Find out what’s so good about them and which one would suit your needs better.

Riding the West Kernow Way, electrified! Taking on the UK’s newest bikepacking route on an e-bike Sponsored

With the days much shorter at this time of year, was the robust Giant Revolt E+ the thing Dave needed to complete the 230km long West Kernow Way in mostly daylight hours?

Coffee & Ride with komoot: Brad’s Four Boroughs Bimble Sponsored

Our new series with komoot celebrates the two things a lot of cyclists love the most... cycling and coffee!

Win a free year of komoot by sharing your Festive 500 rides with us… plus check out some monster 500km tours for inspiration! Sponsored

Rapha’s Festive 500 is a popular way to ensure you maintain some fitness during the holidays… but how about doing the lot in one incredible tour? Check out these epic routes, and find out how to win a free year of komoot!

Affordable ENVE Wheels! Deep dive into the ENVE Foundation range Sponsored

Enve is well known for its high-quality wheelsets with US-built carbon rims. With the Foundation range it has managed to pack a lot of the tech from the top-end wheels into a much more affordable package

road.cc’s favourite routes on komoot: Brad’s Great Escape from SE London to Kent Sponsored

This month we're back in the capital for our komoot route... but not for long, as Brad tells us about his favourite weekend jaunt through the Kent countryside with some refuelling stops on the way

Winter cycling: 11 questions you always wanted to ask, answered Sponsored

How to survive dark evenings on the bike, and the coldest days

How should you layer up for winter cycling? Top tips for riding in cold weather Sponsored

Knowing what to look for in a new winter cycling kit can be tricky - so Becca spoke to CAMS-Basso's Megan Barker to talk through some of the most important features of her winter cycling wardrobe

15 perfect Christmas presents for cyclists from Cube and Ere Research Nov 2021

15 perfect Christmas presents for cyclists from Cube and Ere Research Sponsored

If you’re looking for a Christmas gift for the cyclist in your life, check out these suggestions that cover all budgets

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How to choose the perfect winter cycling jacket Sponsored

Find out everything you need to know to choose the right waterproof jacket this winter from the experts at Altura – and why the new self-illuminating Electron jacket could be the ideal option for you

How to beat winter – Tips, tricks and clothing advice for making the most of riding through winter Sponsored

Cycling in the winter can seem like a miserable prospect. But with these top equipment and clothing tips, you can enjoy riding outside through more of the year