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Recap: Tour de France 2014 route presentation, winter tyres, carbon clinchers and hydraulic disc brakes

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Planning on changing tyres for the winter? Check out our handy buyer’s guide first!

The clocks go back this weekend, which means winter is officially upon us – a potentially challenging time for cyclists facing wet, frosty, and debris-strewn roads.

A good set of winter tyres can transform a winter’s riding, however – but what should you be looking out for when you buy them?

Finding the perfect winter tyre requires balancing your own preferences between grip, puncture protection and ride quality.

So to lend you a helping hand, we have compiled a buyer’s guide, including factors to consider before you buy and a few of our personal recommendations. Check it out here.

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