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How does this work!? Crazy half-wheeled bike concept goes viral

A whole new take on “half-wheeling”, check out this radical new creation that’s taking YouTube by storm

Tue, Jun 28, 2022 10:49

Pogacar, Vingegaard and Carapaz on 2021 Tour de France Stage 17 (picture credit A.S.O./Pauline Ballet)

9,000 training miles since January! Strava reveals what it takes to prepare for the Tour de France

Racers have typically climbed the equivalent of Mount Everest 20 times this year and burned calories equal to 4,500 French macarons

Tue, Jun 28, 2022 07:00

2023 Scott Foil RC Pro (Markus Greber)-9

Scott Foil gets lighter, comfier and faster with release of third generation road bike

The 2023 Foil ‘pushes the UCI rules to the limits’ and is claimed to be 20% faster, 9% lighter and 10% more comfortable

Mon, Jun 27, 2022 19:26

Five cool things coming soon from Specialized, Rapha, Assos, Pas Normal Studios and Vielo

Check out the latest and coolest gear we have on test right now, with full reports on the way…

Mon, Jun 27, 2022 15:04

Tech of the Week opener 25 June 2022 – 1

Crikey! Cannondale mixes the streams. Plus loads more new stuff from 100%, Brooks, Ravemen, Miss Grape & La Passione

Does Cannondale’s new mashup do it for you? Plus all the other new products that we've heard about over the past week

Sat, Jun 25, 2022 11:00

Crow launches full e-bike range, including a stealthy gravel lineup with removable drive systems

Range also includes urban and road bikes, all powered by Fazua Ride 50 Trail setups

Wed, Jun 22, 2022 14:47

Strava launches Tour Hub, a ‘backstage pass’ to the Tour de France and Tour de Femmes avec Zwift

All Strava athletes will be able to check out race stages, follow the race action with official segments and analyse data from pro riders...

Wed, Jun 22, 2022 11:46

Five cool things coming soon from Fizik, Muc-Off, Reilly, Knog and Pas Normal Studios

Check out the latest and coolest gear we have on test right now, with full reports on the way…

Tue, Jun 21, 2022 14:00

2022 ceramicspeed ospw aero main pic – credit Ewan Thacker

CeramicSpeed OSPW Aero officially launches with a €739 price tag

The Aero version of CeramicSpeed's oversized pulley wheel system was developed with Simon Smart and can save you 2.5 seconds over a 25km time trial according to CeramicSpeed

Tue, Jun 21, 2022 08:30

2022 Campagnolo patent application rear mech battery – 1.jpeg

Is Campagnolo planning a wireless groupset?

Check out the drawing from a patent application that appears to show an Ekar rear derailleur fitted with a battery

Mon, Jun 20, 2022 17:00

Is this the new Giant Propel?

Former world time trial champion Tony Martin has set tongues wagging after posting photos of himself on a mysterious new bike…

Sat, Jun 18, 2022 15:14

How many miles do you get from your tyres? Plus new stuff from Hutchinson, Santini, Le Col, HUUB, and loads more

Check out all the new products that we've heard about over the past seven days, including a shedload of clothing

Sat, Jun 18, 2022 11:00

Shimano 105 R7100 Di2 groupset breaks cover

Despite Shimano's repeated denials that 105 would go electric, newly released documents confirm electronic shifting is coming to the super-popular mid-range groupset

Thu, Jun 16, 2022 16:18

Strava now lets you share videos of your ride – here’s how to do it

Strava adds the ability to upload videos to illustrate your rides, and in this article we'll show you how

Thu, Jun 16, 2022 12:22

Alberto Contador and Ivan Basso’s Aurum brand launches ‘more affordable’ Magma Essentia race bike

Aurum's second bike borrows features from the top-of-the-range Magma but is (a bit) easier to obtain, with full builds starting from €5,699

Thu, Jun 16, 2022 12:00

Pinarello Bolide TT Geraint Thomas (GETTY)

Geraint Thomas rides unreleased disc brake Pinarello Bolide TT bike to victory ahead of Tour de France

The Tour de Suisse is a key warm-up race for the Tour de France

Thu, Jun 16, 2022 09:17

Fulcrum unveils Speed 25 wheelset weighing just 1,285g

Full carbon climbing wheels have a 26mm deep profile and use Fulcrum’s USB ceramic bearings

Wed, Jun 15, 2022 14:00

Restrap brings out the Bumper Bar – a new way of mounting things on your bike

The new accessory will give you extra bar space and clearance

Wed, Jun 15, 2022 11:37

New KTM road bike emerges at Dauphine – but was it hiding in plain sight at Paris-Roubaix?

The Tour de France warm-up race has been a hotbed for new bikes this year, and we couldn't help thinking this one from KTM looked a bit familiar...

Tue, Jun 14, 2022 15:40

Five cool things coming soon from Vielo, Lezyne, Swiss Side, Altura and Wolf Tooth

Check out the most interesting products that we’re currently reviewing on road.cc

Tue, Jun 14, 2022 15:01

2022 Canyon Ultimate special edition black frame detail

New Canyon Ultimate finally breaks cover at Criterium du Dauphine

Spotted at Movistar Team's bus, the new Ultimate has fully internal cable routing and what looks to be the same adjustable cockpit used on the Canyon Aeroad

Sun, Jun 12, 2022 12:31

Flax appeal: check out “the world’s lightest sustainable folding bike” from Hummingbird made from flax fibres

Brand says flax model matches weight and strength of carbon fibre predecessor, with complete single speed bike coming in at claimed 6.9kg

Thu, Jun 09, 2022 14:59

Pogacar’s mystery Tour de France recon bike revealed to be Colnago Prototipo

The Prototipo is still in development phase, but Pogacar’s UAE team will have the bike available for in-race final testing… and yes, the name does mean prototype

Thu, Jun 09, 2022 11:13