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The Zwift Ride with KICKR CORE 2 drops to its lowest price yet for the Zwift Ride Big Weekend Sale! Get the ultimate indoor training set-up and save over £200 with this limited-time deal Sponsored

Readers in Europe can save €200.99 and US readers a huge $300.99 on the RRP of the Zwift Ride with KICKR CORE 2 thanks to this special promotion... you'll have to be quick, as this price will only be around until 28 September!

Fri, Sep 18, 2026 16:06

Avinox killer? Gobao’s innovative gearbox motor system is here, Honda enters e-MTB market with retro model, Citi Bike capitalises on slower speeds + more

An e-MTB from Honda and a buzzy new motor system head up this week's compilation, plus a new roadside test to identify illegal bikes from Germany

Fri, Sep 25, 2026 12:52

10 controversial gravel and MTB trends that have stuck around for the long haul

New bike technologies are reliably met with shed loads of scepticism, but here are a few that have managed to establish themselves for better or for worse

Wed, Sep 23, 2026 11:13

How to ride massive climbs: Take your cycling up a level with these top tips for tackling mountains and huge hills

Riding the biggest climbs can be made a little easier if you follow this handy advice...

Tue, Sep 22, 2026 16:00

Boost power and maintain feel: Get the best out of your hydraulic brakes with these handy tips

Brake maintenance should mean more than an annual bleed. Here's how to get the very best out of your hydraulic brakes

Mon, Sep 21, 2026 13:29

Bike at Bedtime – Bickerton Portable Sept 2026

Bickerton Portable: The folding bike built in a stable and heat-treated in an Aga

Before Brompton there was the Bickerton Portable – an aluminium folding bike that was part ingenious engineering, part kitchen creation

Sun, Sep 20, 2026 21:45

The ultimate commuting checklist Sept 2026

Cycling to work, the ultimate commuting checklist — essential kit and extras worth having to ride to work and back

From bike recommendations, the kit, accessories and everything in between, here are the essentials for your daily commute and some upgrades for enhancing your ride when you've got the basics

Fri, Sep 18, 2026 13:54

Lime bike rider banned for making ‘rude gesture’ at pedestrian, South Park takes on e-bikes, new models from Royal Dutch Gazelle and Thok + more

You know everyone's talking about it when South Park gets involved...

Fri, Sep 18, 2026 11:33

“British Cycling has to decide what it wants to support”: Geraint Thomas and Ed Clancy on domestic racing’s ‘hollowing out’, fighting for resources, and producing the next generation of Tour de France stars

In the latest episode of the road.cc podcast, the Olympic Gold medallists share their thoughts on the future of men's racing...

Thu, Sep 17, 2026 15:48

Cycle to work mythbusting: from worrying about the weather to safety and security, here’s how road.cc readers conquer the commute

We asked road.cc readers for their best tips to overcome these barriers to cycling to work, and their advice might just get you swapping the bus for a bike

Thu, Sep 17, 2026 14:28

I tried Shimano’s new Dura-Ace SPD-SLR pedals and cleats, and they’re mostly great… yet also a bit annoying

The non-compatible cat is out of the bag... but how's the ride with Shimano's all new SPD-SLR pedals and cleats, mounted to some fresh RC910 shoes? We sent Liam to test them out in secret shortly before the official launch

Thu, Sep 17, 2026 08:00

Rights of way for off-road cycling explained: Know where you can and cannot ride with this easy guide

Riding off-road can take riders over a range of trails and tracks, many of which aren't actually legal to ride on. Let's dispel some myths and explain the ins and outs of right of way in England and Wales

Wed, Sep 16, 2026 13:37

How to get more out of your commute Sept 2026

How to get more out of your commute — top tips to become a fitter cyclist by riding to work

You've got to get to work anyway, so why not boost your fitness too?

Wed, Sep 16, 2026 13:35

How much faster is proper cycling kit? Riding to work in full Lycra vs normal clothes

Is it really worth changing into full cycling kit for the commute? Dave and Liam did some test runs in cycling attire and normal work clothes to find out

Tue, Sep 15, 2026 16:00

Oh Canada! Oh Québec! Reflections on cycling’s annual Canadian adventure

The Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec and Montréal never disappoint – and this year they offered a tantalising preview of this month’s world championships, too. Official race photographer James Startt nipped across the pond to capture all the action

Mon, Sep 14, 2026 21:20

You don’t need fancy kit to cycle to work Sept 2026

You don’t need fancy kit to cycle to work. Here’s how to commute by bike on the cheap, and when it’s best to invest

It might be tempting to splurge on the latest kit for your cycle commute, but you don't need to remortgage your house for an efficient and comfortable ride

Mon, Sep 14, 2026 10:36

Voi refuses to take bikes out of Ealing, Forest losing patience with Sadiq Khan, Also’s highly anticipated TM-B e-bike faces more delays, Merseyrail e-bike ban protest + more

All the news from the world of e-bikes, including Orbea's frame issues, Also's TM-B delays, ongoing London e-bike turf wars and more

Fri, Sep 11, 2026 16:05

Home workshop tools I simply cannot live without, including some you may not have thought of

Fixing, modifying and tweaking bike stuff requires a pretty extensive tool kit but here a few perhaps more niche tools that Liam can't live without

Tue, Sep 08, 2026 14:00

Ribble Endurace SL – Yoeleo QianKun C50-8

Chinese carbon wheels transformed my cheap bike… but are they really worth it? Sponsored

It probably won't surprise you that a set of decent carbon wheels will make a cheap road bike sing a lot more tunefully than if it were shod with cheap alloy rims. Liam weighs up the pros and cons of investing, while still trying to keep a handle on the cost

Tue, Sep 08, 2026 11:19

9 classic British mountain bike brands lost to time

With the sad recent decline of Raleigh, we take a look at 10 classic British brands popular in the early days of mountain biking that are either no more, or have lost their former glory

Mon, Sep 07, 2026 14:00

Over a decade since it revolutionised indoor training, has Zwift stood the test of time?

It's still by far the biggest indoor training platform, but is Zwift still the best of the lot?

Sun, Sep 06, 2026 09:00

“Making America Beautiful Again”: New Trump order could open up National Parks for e-bikers, Lime hits 1 million journeys in the West Mids + more

Could Trump be making things better for US e-bikers? Plus versatile eMTB frame proposal, 1 million Lime trips in West Midlands, and more.

Fri, Sep 04, 2026 17:16

The best-looking e-bike conversion kit yet? A first ride on the stealthy new DUO Wheel system

Why spend thousands on another bike when you can get the assistance you need on the bike you already have? The new DUO Wheel System promises just that, without the bulk of other conversion kits

Fri, Sep 04, 2026 17:10

Is cycling’s doping problem about to hit ultra racing? Why an elite ultra cyclist is increasingly concerned about the lack of testing in this growing discipline

Doping rumours are rife within the ultra-distance racing community, and with it being so difficult to police, there's a real threat of a big and somewhat unknown problem. Matt spoke to a top-level ultra athlete under the condition of anonymity to learn more

Thu, Sep 03, 2026 14:00

The revolution and evolution of XC: How cross-country racing has changed in the UK and beyond

Cross-country racing has changed massively from its humble beginnings. We take a look at the XC evolution over the last 40 years

Mon, Aug 31, 2026 11:00