
Best bike lights 2026 rated and reviewed: top picks from our expert testers
The best front and rear lights to keep you visible out on the roads

These 5 MTB products refuse to die – here's why
Modern mountain bikes are full of amazing technological advancements, so why are we still using this old tech?

A mid-range Campagnolo groupset, sensible alloy frame and £599 price – this bargain bike is a throwback to 2008
The Tifosi Rostra Centaur is now available with a 52 per cent saving from Chicken CycleKit

The new Basso Palta doesn’t reinvent gravel tech – but smart details make it a connoisseur’s choice
The Palta III gets wider tyres, down-tube storage and tweaked geometry, while neat accessories and well-considered design set it apart from the crowd

New Eddy Merckx titanium bikes are handmade in Italy – and I think they're stunning
A rugged titanium gravel racer and all-road/endurance bike join Merckx's handmade Corsa line-up

How do you get the motivation to ride a punishing ultra race? This veteran cyclist knows, so he started his own series
We speak to Race Across Series creator Arnaud Manzanini about the transcendental joys of an ultra

Frog Bikes faces administration after Covid boom and “well-documented challenges”
Children’s bicycle company to explore funding options and restructuring solutions

Battery fires could be a thing of the past thanks to this new smart tech
How BatteryIQ could revolutionise ebike safety

Vee Tire Co's new MTB tyres offer "grippier and faster rolling" radial casing for only £5 more
Vee Tire Co introduces three RAD-CORE radial-casing tyres at iceBike*

'They don’t want to get their hands dirty': how Basso is trying to fix a growing problem in the bike industry
Working with the Selle Royal Group, Basso says its new foundation will attract much-needed fresh talent into the cycling industry

Cycling streaming set to move from Discovery+ to HBO Max in UK and Ireland
Subscribers must access TNT Sports streaming via HBO Max from 26 March

Genesis teases two new prototype steel bikes – and they're polar opposites
Genesis is taking the brand in two different directions with prototype 32in gravel bike and all-road bike

Five top road bikes you won’t see at this year’s Tour de France
We round up the hottest bikes that won't be taking part in the 2026 Tour

Zwift Games returns for 2026 with drills to improve your racing and plenty of XP
Zwift’s virtual-racing event will feature an additional sixth stage and lessons to help new racers

Editor's Highlights

A Lance Armstrong biopic is in the works – and it has his approval
Armstrong has signed off the project, with Austin Butler set to play the disgraced cyclist and Edward Berger to direct

Made in Britain: 3 performance bike brands still manufacturing in the UK
There are still a smattering of companies making high-performance bikes and components in the UK. Charlie Allenby spoke to three of them

Jack Luke | Re-testing Rapha’s weirdest jacket taught me an important lesson about winter cycling kit – again
Why a solid foundation of winter kit basics will always beat specialist, niche options
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The All Weather shoes do a great job of keeping the elements out and your feet dry

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The cheaper Monza breaks new ground for Factor

First-ride review | New Pivot Shuttle LT is a true enduro eMTB that challenged my perceptions
A full-fat electric enduro bike with a sparkling spec list

Review | Wilier Filante SLR ID2 is a great all-round race bike, but there's one thing missing
Plenty of substance accompanies model looks

First-ride review | In 20 years testing MTBs, I've never seen anything like the Orbea Rallon. It's awesome
The new Rallon RS could be a gamble for Orbea, but I think it’s a winner

Review | Oakley Meta Vanguard AI glasses give a glimpse of cycling's future, but they're missing some key features
The best camera is the one you have with you
Best Products

Updated | The best winter cycling shoes for road, gravel and mountain biking
Banish cold toes with our pick of tested winter cycling shoes for road cyclists and mountain bikers

Don’t buy a new eMTB until you’ve read these 6 essential tips
Expert advice you need to read before splashing out on an electric mountain bike

The best aero road bikes tested by BikeRadar
The best aero road bikes tested by BikeRadar – and everything you need to know about these go-fast aerodynamic machines

Gravel bike vs cyclocross bike: the differences (and similarities) explained
Both are drop-bar, dirt-loving steeds with some subtle differences

Best headphones for cycling in 2026 – plus our buyer's guide to cycling headphones
We've expanded our in-depth test of the best bone-conduction headphones and open-ear buds for cycling – find the right pair for you

Which Oakley sunglasses are right for you? Oakley cycling glasses reviewed and rated
We’ve road-tested Oakley’s cycling sunglasses collection to compare their features and performance
Advice

£200 vs £2,000 MTB kit: how much do you need to spend?
We compare cheap and money-no-object kit in the harshest conditions – the results will surprise you

How many carbs can your body use per hour when cycling? I tried the new at-home test that tells you
It’s all very well eating 120g an hour, but what if your body can’t process it? Here's where ExoAnalytics comes in

These are the 5 training areas you need to focus on to become a better cyclist
We speak to coaches Matt Clinton and Pav Bryan, and Wahoo sport scientist Mac Cassin, to see where you should focus your training

How to increase your average cycling speed: 15 tips to ride faster
Don't (necessarily) slam that stem, tuck like a tortoise, avoid the lanes and other tips to accelerate your rides

How to use indoor training to smash your next race, big ride or event
Build real-world results with indoor training

No time? No excuses: how to upgrade your lunch break for peak cycling performance
Make the most of your time away from your desk and boost your fitness on the bike