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dhb Aeron has launched its best cycling rain jacket and bib tight technology yet in the form of Aeron Rain Defence. Designer Nick explains how the futuristic fabric works, and how it can help you perform at your best in all weathers. - Buying guides
If you've been shopping for cycling shorts or tights you'll probably be familiar with the name Elastic Interface. You might have seen their logo on the label, but what exactly do they do? Elastic Interface specialises in the 'chamois' pad that goes into cycling shorts and tights. It's a vital component in ensuring that you'... - Buying guides
Buying a new road bike can be tough. Finding which road bike is right for you means looking carefully at your budget and getting a crash course on the huge array of technical terms and component set-ups you need to understand. It can feel like climbing an alpine epic but, after reading this handy guide, you'll be in gear and pedaling with ease through the various road bike options. - Buying guides
Cyclocross is a discipline that combines both off-road and on-road cycling. Typical cyclocross terrain can include grass, woodland trails, pavement, mud and even sand! The good news is, you can do cyclocross all year round - you just need the right bike. - How to guides
Sportives are organised cycling events, which encourage you and other riders of all levels to get out and ride; on a supported course with feed stations and route marking. To ensure you don't leave anything behind, here is our Sportive Checklist - Buying guides
What's the best road bike for a beginner? In this guide, we discuss some of the key features to look for in your first road bike. To the casual observer, road bikes all look pretty similar. Drop-bars, light-weight, skinny tyred. Built for speedy rides on tarmac. Look closer, and you'll discover a number of subtle differences in components... - Buying guides
The cost of running a car and the limitations of taking public transport are encouraging more and more people to take to two wheels on their daily commute. Sustrans has some useful advice to help you start cycling to work. - Training guides
In this guide we asked Radeon Cycle Coaching to put together some top tips on training for a longer distance sportive. For more information on Radeon Coaching, reference the contact details at the bottom of the guide. - Buying guides
The season openers - 'The Spring Classics', are predictably unpredictable. There will be wind and rain, there will be snow and mud; then combine that with cobbles, gravel and gradients, and you'll see mechanicals, abandonments, frozen riders and beaten-up bikes. It is a challenging start to the year. After riding the Strade Bianche Grand Fondo in testing conditions this spring, Tim Wiggins outlines the kit that he recommends for wet and cold, extreme weather cycling. - Buying guides
dhb ’s Aeron bib shorts are a very familiar sight out on the road. They’ve long been one of our best-sellers, and a solid choice for a whole range of cyclists. 2019 saw dhb launch an updated version. So what’s changed to make these best-sellers even better? Senior Product Manager at dhb , Rich Land, explained it to us…...
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The complete gravel bike buying guide
Capable of off-road rough-and-tumble or tarmac terrorising, the gravel bike is quickly becoming one of cycling’s most popular sub-categories. -
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Wiggle's bib shorts buying guide
The purpose of bib shorts is simple - they prevent your shorts from riding down when you're in a low riding position without requiring a restrictive waistband, but over the years, an explosion in -
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Cycle Shoes buying guide
This guide helps to explain the wide variety of cycling shoes for men and women available. We consider specific designs for road cycling, triathlon and mountain biking, and variations within these -
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The complete guide to e-bikes
Electric bikes (e-bikes) have become the fastest growing category of bikes in the world and transformed cycling in recent years. -
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Gravel bike tyre buying guide
If you ride a gravel bike, you’ll need to choose the right tyres for the terrain so you get the right balance between rolling resistance, comfort and puncture protection. Our guide explains how.