Features
Jackson Goldstone has ditched one of downhill's hottest tech trends for Red Bull Hardline Tasmania
Tuned mass damper is missing from World Series winner's Santa Cruz V10
Your tech questions answered | Are stabilisers on children’s bikes really a bad idea?
Introducing a child to cycling should be a fun experience – we break down the pros and cons of balance bikes and pedal bikes with stabilisers
Bryton’s latest full-colour touchscreen GPS offers Garmin-rivalling features for less than half the price
The Rider 650 comes with a packed set of features to rival Garmin’s Edge 550
Troy Brosnan teases new Canyon Sender at Red Bull Hardline – and that's not the only unreleased thing about it
Australian's cutting-edge bike hides new goodies from SRAM
Shimano is relegating clutch derailleurs to the history books – and that's a good thing
Chris Porter says clutch derailleurs are a disaster for suspension – is that why the latest generation of Shimano Di2 derailleurs don’t have one?
What's new?
Cycling's most enduring tech myths debunked – we've all been guilty of the last one
The reality behind these cycling mistruths
eMTBs have often felt heavy and dull, but this new bike changed my mind
Why Tom found it so hard to give the Pivot Shuttle LT back
Everything you need to know about the 2027 Tour de France Great Britain Grand Départ
Routes, reaction and more for the 2027 Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes Grands Départs from the UK
Is Eurostar’s policy for transporting bikes really that ruthless?
We decipher Eurostar’s rules and regulations on taking your bike on one of its train services
The UK's best sportives: these events will make 2026 a year to remember
We share our top picks for UK sportives in 2026
First Look Friday
Every cyclist, whether you're a road rider or mountain biker, loves new gear and First Look Friday is our weekly round-up of the most interesting, innovative and exciting products to land in the BikeRadar office.
From the latest gadgets to drool-inducing superbikes, via cutting-edge clothing and everyday accessories, there's something for everyone.
Check back every Friday for the latest instalment or take a look through the archive below.
Ortlieb has solved one of life’s smallest trials with this new pannier bag – and I love it
Few riders truly need a pannier bag that also works as a rucksack, but there's nothing wrong with that
Former Wiggle bosses release new budget dropper posts – and I like what I see
Ascend Components' bargain dropper posts could be all you need
Trek’s 3D-printed Aeolus RSL AirLoom saddles promise "next dimension comfort"
Additive manufacturing has a longer history than you might expect, but the boom in 3D-printed saddles is where cycling has truly embraced the tech
Long Reads
Meet the 13-year-old on her way to becoming a star of MTB trials riding – and our Newcomer of the Year
Why Daisy Craig was crowned MBUK and BikeRadar's Newcomer of the Year for 2025
Exclusive interview | How Louise Ferguson became the first woman to conquer Red Bull Hardline – and what the MTB trailblazer is planning for 2026
We catch-up with Louise Ferguson, BikeRadar and MBUK's MTB Rider of the Year for 2025, to reflect on a remarkable 12 months
Meet the 21-year-old who wants to be the first WorldTour or pro Continental para-cyclist
After heartbreak in Paris, BikeRadar and Cycling Plus’ Newcomer of the Year for 2025, Archie Atkinson, has his sights set on glory
Opinion
Warren Rossiter | I've tested hundreds of gravel bikes and these are the 5 I want to see released in 2026
Gravel bikes have evolved at an alarming rate, here's my pick of the five bikes I think need an update this year
Will Soffe | Electric bikes should all use this one common charger cable – here’s how it might be possible
Could a USB-C cable be all you need in order to charge your entire ebike, from shifter to motor?
Simon says | Catching dopers using power-meter data is a flawed idea – the tech isn't good enough
Is the UCI's proposed new method of catching cheats fundamentally flawed?
Bike Gallery
In BikeRadar's bike gallery features, we bring you a detailed look at the bikes, wheelsets, components and tech used by cyclists from all walks of life – from WorldTour tech to niche hill climb bikes, we've covered it all.
Mathieu van der Poel gets custom Canyon Inflite as he targets eighth Cyclo-cross World Championships win
Take a closer look at Van der Poel's special Inflite for this Sunday's race
Tour Down Under prologue gallery: how the teams made their road bikes even faster
WorldTour teams couldn't use time trial bikes for the Tour Down Under prologue. Ash Quinlan reports from Adelaide on the wheel swaps, tyre switches and off-sponsor components they employed to gain extra speed
Three Tarmacs, three Aeroads and no Campagnolo | 2026 Women’s WorldTour bikes and equipment
All the bikes and components used by the 14 women's WorldTour teams in 2026
BikeRadar Tech Q&A
Do you have a cycling question you want answered? Every month, we’ll select the most interesting questions and bring you an expert-level response from our unparalleled access to the greatest minds in cycling, both on the BikeRadar staff and across the industry. Send your questions to podcast@bikeradar.com
Your tech questions answered | Everybody hates cold feet – here are our tips for keeping them warm in the winter
We share our tips for keeping your tootsies toasty
Your tech questions answered | Are flashing bike lights illegal?
We break down the rules and regulations and share our best lighting practices
Your tech questions answered | Why are my gears shifting when I pedal backwards?
We explain the likely causes of this common issue
Racing
Slower bikes and safer courses: Tour Down Under peloton weighs in on how to make pro cycling safer
How current and former pros would change the sport
“We’ve had to completely change all the setups”: Women’s Tour Down Under reacts to controversial UCI handlebar rules
We get the women's peloton's verdict on UCI rule changes at the Tour Down Under
20 wins from only 50 race days: Tadej Pogačar’s incredible 2025 season in numbers
Pogačar had a short but breathtaking 2025 season, surpassing 100 pro victories and igniting debate over whether he is the greatest of all time
Routes and Rides
Europe's 10 best cycling events: stay motivated with these epic rides
The best cycling events from across Europe, including the Mallorca 312, Paris-Roubaix Challenge and Gran Fondo Mont Ventoux
13 best gravel races in the UK: these are the off-road events you need to know about
BikeRadar rounds up the top gravel events happening in the UK this year
Why this Spanish island and playground of the pros should be your next winter destination
With year-round sun and high-altitude climbs, Tenerife is road cycling heaven
Tech Features
I'm converting an old MTB into a modern gravel bike with a budget of £1,000 – and I think I've cracked it
Warren Rossiter is turning his unloved Azonic Propulsion into a gravel bike – will it become a favourite again once he's finished?
11 Chinese cycling brands you don’t know about, but should
China is making big inroads into the Western cycling market. These are the companies that should be on your radar
32in wheels are rolling out – what does it mean for your local bike shop?
With a new, larger wheel size emerging across the World Cup XC circuit, it’s likely to trickle down to bikes you can buy, but what are the implications for bike shops?