All-road bikes explained: The perfect balance of speed and versatility
What is an all-road bike, and is it right for you? Discover how all-road bikes combine speed, comfort, and versatility for smooth and rough terrain alike.
Robert Annis
Last update: 2025-10-22
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About the authorRobert Annis
Robert Annis is an award-winning outdoor-travel journalist. As an experienced writer and sport enthusiast he writes content that is inspiring with focus on road biking. You might have read Robert's articles in Bicycling, National Geographic, Outside, Travel + Leisure, Inside Hook, AARP, Midwest Living, Sierra, Hemispheres, Departures, Lonely Planet, Afar, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, RV Magazine, and Hidden Compass.
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