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### Hi-vis is not a silver bullet for cycling safety – but this hack might be

Research shows that failure of cognition, not lack of visibility, needs to be addressed

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### Save up to 40% on winter clothing in Endura’s Black Friday Sale

Endura slashes prices of kit for cold and wet rides

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### Government faces backlash from cycling industry over mooted cap on Cycle to Work purchases

Widespread condemnation of any move to cap the value of Cycle to Work benefits

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### Fat tyres, dynamo lights and comfortable geometry – meet Van Rysel's ultra-endurance-specific road bike

See the custom bike ridden by Victor Bouscavet to his win at the epic 1,100km Norweigan ultra-race, The Bright Midnight

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### “Like whack-a-mole” – Nukeproof battles the online scammers

Proliferation of spoof websites confuses brand’s fans

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### Review | Troy Lee Designs Speed Pro knee guards are a comfortable fit but they don’t tick every box

Lightweight knee pads for trail riding

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### YT Industries relaunches and promises to fulfil back orders after founder saves it from administration

CEO Markus Flossmann buys back and relaunches the MTB brand

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### 4 key things you need to know about this challenger brand’s bike computers

iGPSPORT’s new flagship GPS is packed full of qualities that rival established competitors

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### Luke Marshall | I've tested so many top-end mountain bike brakes and you don't need to spend a fortune – here's why

Why a higher price doesn’t always mean more stopping power

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### Don't waste your money – these £500 smart trainers are good enough for 99% of riders

The JetBlack Victory, Wahoo Kickr Core 2 and Elite Rivo go head-to-head

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### Heart problems can strike any cyclist – here's how to navigate an alarming diagnosis

Nick Christian examines the mental scars of riding with a worrying heart condition

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### Review | The Fairlight Strael 4.0 is the perfect steel road bike – just don’t tell my Strael 3.0

A lesson in well thought-out road bike design yields real results

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### Warren Rossiter | Why 2026 will be the year of the affordable gravel bike – whatever kind of rider you are

The bike industry appears, finally, to be giving the budget end of the gravel market the respect it deserves

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### Review | The Elite Rivo is a wonderfully compact smart trainer but it lags behind the competition in key areas

Can Elite's compact mid-range smart trainer keep pace with the competition?

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### The best bike lock we've ever tested now has a bigger version

The new Litelok X1 Plus is big enough for cargo bikes and ebikes

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### New Moots Scrambler ticks every 2026 gravel-trends box – and it looks amazing

Massive tyre clearances, stealth dropper routing, and suspension fork equipped. Moots' latest gravel bike pays homage to the Routt ESC and Baxter before it, whilst bringing in 2026’s hottest gravel trends.

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### Giant's new Anthem X hides its most interesting tech – and has already won the World Championships

Giant's new Anthem and Anthem X use unique construction methods to help them go as fast as possible

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### First-ride review | Is the Giant Anthem X Advanced SL 0 the saviour of trail bikes? It certainly has the potential

World Championship-winning DNA ensures this fast-trail bike is flat-out

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### Review | Wilier Rave SLR ID2 is the most fun aero gravel racer I've ridden

The new Rave gets busy when the going gets tricky

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### Review | Cinelli King Zydeco 2 Apex is a great gravel all-rounder at a great price, but the braking could be better

The King Zydeco 2 is great on the road and smoother gravel

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### Review | Boardman MTR 9.0 is a class act, but there's better value on offer elsewhere

Boardman’s 130mm-travel trail machine is calm, composed and fully dialled

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### Review | My partner and I both loved the Marin Lombard E1 – for different reasons

The E1 is designed to liven up your commutes and extend your gravel rides

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### Long-term review | I've tested Temple's Adventure Disc 2 for 18 months – this is why I'd buy it

Gary enjoys a final summer romance with the AD2

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### TrainingPeaks Virtual: everything you need to know about the indoor-riding app for serious cyclists, coaches and data-driven riders

How does TrainingPeaks' new virtual cycling simulator stack up against the competition?

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### Best bike lights 2025 rated and reviewed: top picks from our expert testers

Our pick of the best front and rear lights to keep you visible out on the roads

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### Best cargo bib shorts: all-day comfort with space to stash the essentials

Leave your backpack at home with these top-rated cargo shorts

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### 7 of the best mountain bike lights for night riding

Seek out new trails after dark with the best MTB lights

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### Rouvy vs Zwift: how do two of the best indoor training apps compare?

Both apps provide an immersive training environment, but how do they differ?

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### Disc brake pads explained: organic vs sintered vs semi-metallic

Everything you need to know about disc brake pads

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### This wearable tech is so effective that Tadej Pogacar's team pays out of its own pocket to use it

Could Core's heat sensor boost your ability to ride in hot weather?

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### Will Soffe | This humble tool is the most important in your workshop – find out why

Hex keys are the most frequently required tool for working on your bike. Here's everything you need to know and why it’s essential to have a set in your toolbox

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### "It solves all of the problems with tubeless” – how 'faux tubeless' could kill your punctures without the mess

Why this frame builder and cycling journalist started glueing inner tubes to his tyres

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### How to choose the right coil spring for your bike

Coil shocks can offer a low-stiction, low-maintenance solution for your mountain bike suspension, but you need to pick the right coil spring for your bike and riding. Here’s how…

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### These are the 7 training mistakes I see most often, says world-renowned cycling coach

From inconsistent training to working too hard, too fast, Joe Friel has seen it all in his 45 years of coaching

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### Fit older male cyclists face these hidden heart risks – here's why that shouldn't put you off riding

Heart scarring and irregular rhythms are much more likely in older people when they are engaged with intense cycling, a new study has shown

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