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The new Crux appears to be inspired by the Tarmac SL7, but with big tyre clearance
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Chinese component brands are selling increasingly sophisticated parts at prices which undercut the big three
The Specialized Tarmac SL9 has leaked – here's what we know about the unreleased race bike so far
Get your magnifying glass out, folks…
Review | DT Swiss ARC 1100 Dicut 55 review: a polished performer, but look elsewhere for more progressive or better-value options
Although fast and well-made, the ARC 1100 Dicut 55's design is conservative compared to premium rivals
Your tech questions answered | Why don’t pro road cyclists use dropper posts?
Dropper posts transformed mountain biking and even helped Matej Mohorič win Milan-San Remo in 2022 – so why haven’t road cyclists embraced them?
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Cédric Gracia shares the inside story of his famous La Réunion crash
6 scandalous sporting performances that were too good to be true
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7 key features of this smart bike that could convince you to ditch your smart trainer
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Our top-rated flat and clipless shoes for mountain bikers
Warren Rossiter | A new generation of aero gravel bikes is coming – and it’s about time
The latest crop of gravel bikes, mixing aero and off-road ability, are leagues ahead of the originals
In brief | Aero and 32in gravel bikes, Rotor on the ropes, Fizik's new Ergolace 2 and Italian teens charged – plus the other key news you’ve missed this week
Catch up on the essential road and gravel headlines from the past seven days
These are the best Shimano chain deals today – cheapest 11- and 12-speed chains prices ranked
£10.99 for an 11- or 12-speed chain is as low as you can go – but there's a catch
"Worry less and ride more": New bike theft tracker shows you where is safe to leave your bike in real time
Litelok's new Theft Intelligence feature enables cyclists, along with motorcyclists and scooter riders, to explore where thefts are occurring in real-time through continuously updated data
First-ride review | I tested the prototype Ridley RSS – and it could be the fastest gravel race bike I've ever ridden
Ridley's new prototype rights the wrongs of previous aero-gravel bikes
Editor's Highlights
Warren Rossiter | Forget race bikes, here are the 6 things that will make you a faster cyclist
These tips from Warren's years riding bikes have made him faster, more efficient and more capable. They could unlock the same benefits for you
Garmin Edge 850 vs Wahoo Elemnt Roam 3: my head-to-head test shows you don't need the most expensive bike tech
Neither mid-level bike computer is flawless, but both deliver a premium experience
New Argon 18 Anti Matter "redefines" gravel racing with massive tyres, significant aero savings and integrated luggage
Argon 18's latest gravel bike blends off-road capability with aero lessons from its Nitrogen Pro road bike – and throws in custom luggage from Apidura for good measure
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Advice
"Be honest with me" – 10 things your doctor wants you to start doing now
From eating more fibre to getting more sleep, Dr Sheikh Mateen Ellahi reveals the easy health upgrades we should all focus on
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Pro-level carb strategies have filtered into amateur cycling, but eating like Tadej Pogacar when you don’t ride like the Slovenian could be sabotaging your metabolic health
How riding a bike smoothes the rough edges of ageing: "It's the playing that keeps you young"
We know cycling boosts our physical health as we age but can it also help us come to terms with getting older?
"Endurance fitness is rented, not owned" – how to regain fitness faster after detraining, according to an exercise physiology expert
From sudden injury to life’s inevitable interruptions, we break down how detraining saps your power, what it does to your body and how to bounce back faster than ever
10 things doctors wish men knew about testosterone
From diagnosis to treatments, testosterone is shrouded in myths, misconceptions and misinformation. Here are 10 key facts doctors want all men to know
5 things this cardiologist and British Masters track champion wants every cyclist to know about heart health
Dr Nigel Stephens reveals how you can ride your bike safely through the shadow of heart disease
