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Check out these exclusive Zwift deals to upgrade your indoor training set-up this winter: Save 10% on the Zwift Ride with KICKR CORE 2 and the Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 Sponsored

Want to make some serious upgrades to your indoor training set-up? Zwift have you covered! Here are the latest offers for road.cc readers on the excellent Zwift Ride and KICKR Core 2, plus the ever-dependable Wahoo KICKR Core smart trainer

Thu, Oct 01, 2026 08:00

Tears and catharsis on the Stelvio: Pressing life’s reset button high in the Alps and the Dolomites Sponsored

For almost a decade, professional and personal challenges had dominated Madeleine Flint’s life. But two back-to-back cycling trips in the mountains of north-eastern Italy enabled her to pursue an altogether different test… and throw herself into a few town centre fountains

Sat, Sep 26, 2026 10:30

Behind the scenes at Exposure Lights: How these ultra-reliable, British-made bike lights are crafted so you can ride further Sponsored

We head behind the scenes with Exposure Lights to find out how the renowned West Sussex-based brand keeps its focus on cycle light excellence

Tue, Oct 13, 2026 16:06

The benefits of indoor cycling and how it can deliver effective, efficient fitness results

Not sold on indoor riding yet? Here's how turbo training can give you a fast and focused fitness boost while being (almost) enjoyable

Mon, Oct 12, 2026 13:37

Western Australia delivers what off-road riders have been waiting for: 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships recap

Nannup was the home of gravel for 2026's Gravel World Championships, and it looks like it has set the benchmark for future world championship events

Mon, Oct 12, 2026 12:04

Your 2027 season starts now: kick it off with ROUVY FEST, two weeks of rides, races and challenges with some of the biggest names in cycling Sponsored

This October ROUVY FEST will bring riders from around the world together with some of the sport's biggest names for shared experiences on real-world routes. Why not make it the start of your 2027 plans? If you're not already on ROUVY, get started with a 7-day free trial

Fri, Oct 09, 2026 21:17

Brutal climbs, ‘proper’ gravel, and a star-studded startlist: Here’s what to expect from the 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships Down Under

Here's what to expect of the first UCI Gravel World Championships outside of Europe, and how Matt Page plans to attack his race

Fri, Oct 09, 2026 16:00

Teen who started out building flamethrowers creates AI micromobility camera; Deliveroo bans illegal e-bikes; wacky seven-seater e-bike unveiled in USA + more

The latest in e-bikes, including Deliveroo's illegal e-bike courier ban, AI startup's micromobility safety system, Tenways' digital battery passports, plus a 7-seater e-bike

Fri, Oct 09, 2026 12:16

A climbing masterpiece: A first ride review of the all new Ridley Falcn RS 2.0 lightweight climbing bike

One ride is all it takes to fall in love with how the new Falcn RS 2.0 climbs

Thu, Oct 08, 2026 09:00

The best Amazon Prime Big Deal Day cycling discounts: Cycplus GPS computer down to just £23.41, 5 Continental Race inner tubes for £20.49, big bike light deals, Wahoo Elemnt computers down to lowest prices yet + more

There's yet another sale on at the most ginormous massive online shop in the world, and plenty of them are cycling-related. If you had your eye on any of these anyway, now might be a good time to go for it

Tue, Oct 06, 2026 17:37

Andrew Feather 2026 Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 – Sprinting

Do aerodynamics matter for hill climbing? Andrew Feather’s 2026 hill climb bike features huge positional changes in the pursuit of aero

It's all about longer, lower and narrower for the multiple National Hill Climb champion. Could it power him to yet another KOM, with the 'help' of road.cc's Liam Cahill?

Tue, Oct 06, 2026 16:00

Mountain bike hills I WILL die on

Mountain biking is full of opinion, so Liam's weighed in with a few of his own

Mon, Oct 05, 2026 10:16

How you can ride brighter for longer with CatEye’s cutting edge light and power management technology Sponsored

We look at CatEye’s AMPP1300, AMPP1700 and AMPP2200 lights which avoid the temptation to focus purely on full-power illumination and, instead, utilise intelligent output management, carefully engineered optics, and genuinely useful lower-power modes to maximise efficiency

Mon, Oct 05, 2026 09:00

Liam’s Specialized Crux Alps set-up, 2026

3 reasons you shouldn’t use a gravel bike for road cycling… and 6 reasons you should

A week of road riding in the Alps on his gravel bike teaches Liam a few things

Fri, Oct 02, 2026 16:05

California’s clearer e-bike rules; EU tuning ban; a solid-state e-cargo bike; Spiny’s new conversion kit + more

California's bill to separate e-bikes and e-motos, EU tuning kit ban, solid-state-battery cargo e-bike, titchy conversion kit, plus more

Fri, Oct 02, 2026 16:01

Dealclincher takeover, Sigma Sports special: A carbon Trek Domane for under £2k, save up to 63% on Castelli and Universal Colours kit + lots more

Sigma's huge warehouse sale brings us deep discounts on Trek, Castelli, Universal Colours, Fingerscrossed, Shimano, Vittoria, and a pro-level race bike from Cube for under £4,500

Thu, Oct 01, 2026 16:57

2027 Cube Nuroad C_62 SLT Sram Red XPLR-15

The best value gravel bike just got even faster: Cube’s flagship Nuroad C:62 SLT is one of the most exciting gravel bikes in the world right now Sponsored

From a seriously good value £899 entry-level bike to £6.5k aero machines, we take a look at Cube's gravel options for the coming year

Wed, Sep 30, 2026 16:44

China wants Western mountain bikes, and the West wants Chinese ones. What’s going on?

Dominic Loh went along to the 2026 Fulong Mountain Bike Festival in Chongli, China, and came away with some hot takes

Wed, Sep 30, 2026 14:29

Big wheels, new tyres, boutique brands, and a 14-speed groupset: gravel tech is so much more fun than road right now

Our round-up from Sea Otter Girona is packed with road and gravel tech goodness

Mon, Sep 28, 2026 09:27

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