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A cycle helmet is an essential piece of protective equipment when you take to your bike. Here’s what to look for in a new helmet and how to take ca...
Read moreWith Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo now all offering you 12-speed electronic shifting, the choice of top tier groupsets for your road bike has never ...
Read moreFor a pro cyclist, the ultimate accolade is to be picked by their team to ride the Tour de France. But most will finish hours behind the eventual w...
Read moreFor most riders, the choice is between Shimano and Look pedals for their road bikes. Here’s a rundown of the two pedal ranges and what they each of...
Read moreGravel bikes aren’t one size fits all and there’s a lot of diversity in how they can be specced for different objectives. One of the largest decisi...
Read moreIt’s the most recognisable folding bike in the world, seen under everyone from London commuters to ex-pro David Millar riding around Girona. But th...
Read moreWith the introduction of 12-speed Dura-Ace and Ultegra last year, Shimano narrowed the options available and also the differences between its two t...
Read more24 speeds from a single ring groupset - how does that work? The answer is: with Belgian brand Classified’s clever new hub gear. Photo Credit - Da...
Read moreMattie Dodd - training like a pro. "This is a session that my coach sets me quite often, especially during the winter. It has multiple different e...
Read moreIt’s not so long ago that disc brakes were treated with horror by road cyclists, with the pros staging protests and refusing to use them. But a few...
Read moreThe coffee stop is a staple of many cyclists’ excursions, offering a chance to rest up, take in some fluids - and eat a large slice of cake. It’s g...
Read moreNow that the world is opening up again, it may be that you’ve set your sights on riding further afield. Here’s what you need to know about travelli...
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