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When should you replace your cycling helmet March 2019

When should you replace your cycling helmet?

If you choose to wear a bike helmet, here's how to tell when it's time for a new one
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5 of the best urban commuter bikes March 2019

5 of the best urban commuter bikes for under £800

Our pick of the bikes that are designed especially for the ride to work
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Everything you need to know for pain-free cycling

Whether you're looking for a new saddle or considering a bike fit, choosing shoes or deciding on tyre pressure, we can help you make the right choice
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Cycling survival — how to avoid sunburn & stay comfortable

How to look after your skin when the weather turns sunny
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Strade Bianche: The bikes and equipment before and after the Italian classic from 2017

With the Strade Bianche race this weekend, we take a look back at the bikes used in a previous edition
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Video: Bike maintenance Pt 7 – How to choose the right tyres for your bike

The right rubber can make your bike faster, more comfortable, and more reliable too, here's how to choose it and set it up
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Emergency essentials March 2019

Emergency essentials: the 10 things you should take with you on every ride

Gear to get you moving if disaster strikes
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10 of the best £2,000 gravel and adventure bikes from Canyon Specialized, Trek, Kinesis and more

Bikes for going the distance over any terrain
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Retro: L-shaped cranks — a bad idea that just won't die

They were claimed to eliminate pedalling dead spots — but did they work?
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Is there still a place for steel road bikes in the age of carbon fibre?

Carbon fibre might dominate, but steel is still the frame material of choice for many
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12 of the best disc brake road wheelsets

If you're thinking of upgrading the wheels on a disc brake road bike, check out a dozen of the top options
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How to fly with your bike — pick the right airline, save money and hassle

Choose your airline carefully when you plan your trip abroad
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So you want to get into Zwift racing? Here’s our guide to getting started

Zwift racing - everything you need to know to get started in e-racing
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Spring cycling clothing guide: how to choose and use the best gear to ride through the most unpredictable season

With its ever-changing weather, Spring offers hope of sunny rides to come and unique wardrobe challenges
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Video: Bike maintenance Pt 6 – How to cure your bike's creaks and squeaks

Annoying noises from your bike can ruin a ride and be a sign of something more sinister here's how to find and fix what's causing the problem
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Why spring is the best time to get up early and ride at sunrise

Sunrise mission or dawn raid, whatever you call it, it's well worth the effort
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What width tyres are best for you? You've never had a bigger choice of high-performance road bike tyres, but how do you decide how wide to go?

Road tyre widths: everything you need to know
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11 ways mountain bikes have influenced road bike tech and design

Did you know how much road bikes owe to mountain bikes? Quite a lot as it turns out...
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Cadence: just how fast should you pedal?

Cycling coach Ric Stern looks to science for the answer
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6 tips for riding in a group — how to be safe at peloton speeds

Never ridden in a group before, but want to give it a try riding with friends or maybe at a sportive? Here's what you need to know
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