Advice
Your tech questions answered | How do I clean my chain and cassette?
The best products to use and what to avoid
Best MTB knee pads 2025 | Top-rated pads for mountain biking
MTB knee pads for everything from light trail use to burly bike-park action
Weight loss is rarely a straight line – these proven methods will help you hit your goals
Unleashing dopamine, early-morning training and segmented goals can see you beat the plateau
Did you know your Garmin routes might be public? 7 ways you could be compromising your privacy
How to avoid showing too much to snoopers and thieves
Best mountain bike suspension forks 2025 | Top-rated MTB forks and buyer's guide
Plus our buyer's guide to MTB forks
What's new?
Human growth hormone promotes huge performance benefits – and boosting your levels start with a good night's sleep
This vital hormone promotes fat-burning during exercise and strengthens ligaments and tendons
Garmin Edge bike computers: a buyer’s guide to all the models
We explain the full range, from the Garmin Edge 1050 all the way down to the Edge 130 Plus
If you own a bike with SRAM AXS you need this tool
More electronics means more batteries…
How to lose weight through cycling: 13 tips to help you shed the pounds
The best ways to get fitter and lighter on the bike
I've never ridden mountain bikes before, but I took on a terrifying black trail and here's what happened
We challenged a lifelong road cyclist to tackle one of BikePark Wales’ toughest trails. Here are five things he learned
Buying Guides
The best electric bike pumps in 2025 reviewed and rated
We’ve reviewed the latest electric pumps to find the best options for all riders
Best endurance road bikes in 2025: our pick of the best bikes for speed and comfort
What to look for in an endurance road bike and our pick of the best
Buyer’s guide to Microshift groupsets – the brand that’s got Shimano and SRAM worried
We take you through the full Microshift range, with offerings for all disciplines
Fitness and Training
BIkeRadar's fitness and training section is packed full of expert advice for those looking to improve their road cycling or mountain biking
How to get better at climbing for cycling: 10 tips and 2 training sessions
Top advice and techniques for when the road points upwards
How to prepare for a long-distance off-road ride: 5 essential tips
Bike setup, training and fuelling tips for your first long-distance off-road adventure
Fat-burning heart rate explained – and why it’s not as intense as you think
How best to shed body fat – and keep it off in the long-term
Health
27 reasons why you need to take up cycling | How bike riding can boost your brain power, fitness and more
Essential reasons to take up cycling
Your ideal body weight for cycling might not be as light as you think – sports nutritionists explain why
Expert tips on aligning your weight, nutrition and training with your riding goals
A 2023 study identified women’s cycling injuries and health concerns... Here's how you can overcome them
Study finds women-specific injuries and concerns for female cyclists, including hip pain and Low Energy Availability
Nutrition
Expert advice on nutrition for cycling including what you should eat when riding a bike, advice on supplements and dietary requirements plus healthy recipe ideas
This rider’s simple homemade energy gel recipe saves him $300 a month and can be made anywhere
DIY gels cut weekly fuelling costs from $80 to $5 – and any rider can make them at home, or on the road
Black Bean Burgers
Hearty meat-free burgers rich in protein, fibre and iron
Fish, Chips and Mushy Peas
A low-fat – and tasty – take on the traditional British Friday night feast
Sizing and Fit
Bike sizes for kids | How to find the right size bike for your child
Make sure your child feels comfortable and confident on their bike
Gravel bike geometry and sizing: everything you need to know
Demystifying the numbers behind your frame design, and how to choose the best gravel bike and size for you
Expert explains why you can't find a comfortable saddle – and what to do about it
Bike fitter James Thomas explains the causes of saddle discomfort and what you can do about them
Skills and Technique
Everything you need to know about cycling with cleats
Our essential guide to switching to cycling with cleats and clipless pedals, from the benefits to practical real-world advice
7 rookie cycling errors guaranteed to ruin your ride to work
Commuting by bike can make you happier, healthier and save you money – just don't make these mistakes
"Fixed gear bikes are stupid and pointless, and I freaking love them" – 5 surprising reasons you need a fixie in your life
Better pedalling isn't one of them
Workshop
Electric bike overrun explained: why your motor keeps pushing after you stop pedalling
Overrun can be a hindrance or a help for ebike riders, depending on your skill level and how the e-drive is configured. Our guide explains all
A quiet bike is a fast bike – a pro mechanic's guide to silencing your ride
Straightforward tips to quieten your noisy bike
Road bike disc brakes: everything you need to know about road cycling's most controversial tech
What disc brakes are, how they work and that disc brakes vs rim brakes question answered