Opinion
Warren Rossiter | These are my 10 favourite Colnago bikes from the brand's illustrious 72-year history
10 of the most eye-catching designs since the legendary Milanese brand's foundation in 1954
Nick Clark | I found Canyon's new Avinox-powered eMTB a riot to ride, but it highlights a big problem with the bike industry
Avinox has taken the electric mountain bike market by storm, with brands rushing to adopt its powerful motors and riders seemingly unwilling to settle for anything less. But are we forgetting what makes a great mountain bike in the first place?
Luke Marshall | 5 things I learned testing Shimano’s new Deore drivetrain and why I’d rather spend the savings on riding trips and coaching
Shimano’s latest mechanical Deore drivetrain impressed on the trail, but living with it highlighted a few simple things Shimano could improve
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Warren Rossiter | I test bikes all year round and these are my tips for cycling in the winter, after years of surviving the wet and cold
Winter is coming… and Warren can't wait
Warren Rossiter | I rode a new gravel bike in Tuscany and it made me realise the best options are more like Swiss army knives than scalpels – here's why
Now more than ever, you need to be sure of what you want from your off-road fun
Will Soffe | Electronics should be banned from competition – it'll make racing fairer for everyone
Why electronic shifting, dropper posts and suspension should be banned from competition
Warren Rossiter | Chinese bike brands have sparked a price war, but the winner isn't as obvious as you might think
Western brands are starting to fight back against the rise of Chinese bike manufacturers, and that can only be good for consumers
Ashley Quinlan | Bin the weight limit, ban 32in wheels and let bike designers run wild – 5 key rules the UCI's next Lugano Charter must include
It's time for a modern set of regulations.
Stan Portus | Rapha's CEO has resigned – so what's next for the troubled clothing brand?
Rapha has posted its ninth consecutive annual loss as Fran Millar announces her departure. Is the company doomed, misguided or heading in a totally different direction?
14 ridiculously expensive cycling products you don’t need
We explore the costly cycling products you can live without
Nick Clark | Like it or not, 32in-wheel bikes are coming – I've seen it with my own eyes
Sea Otter Europe suggests 32in is no longer just an experiment
Warren Rossiter | Shimano's new SPD-SLR pedals are an improvement – but I won't be upgrading for these reasons
Lighter, stiffer, lower, but is the new SPD-SLR system really that much better?
Warren Rossiter | Road cycling tech is no longer all about the bike – here’s why that’s a good thing
Wider tyres and bigger clearances, evolved aero, improved fit, better gearing… it's all looking good for drop-bar bikes right now, but what's next?
Warren Rossiter | Rondo’s return from bankruptcy is a boon for bicycle design – other brands should take note of the Polish innovator
The Polish bike maker's resurgence should encourage others to embrace bold design
Warren Rossiter | Bike of the Year 2026 proved to me that the best race bikes are better than ever
Our winners in the road and gravel categories reveal how we’re moving towards bikes that are good at everything
The Ridley Kanzo Fast 2.0 is our 2026 Bike of the Year: why I've chosen Ridley's go-fast gravel bike as this year's overall champion
A gravel bike that most successfully combines aero-race bike speed, off-road handling chops, and year-round practicality and versatility
Simon says | I've always used Shimano groupsets, but the new Dura-Ace is a massive disappointment – here's why
'More of the same' is no longer enough from Shimano
As the UK faces its hottest summer ever, we as cyclists could be doing more to up our green credentials
Cycling is 'green' but Warren wonders how we could do more
Scott Windsor | The UCI and WBD Sport cancel 2027 Enduro World Cup season – but there is a way to make it work
Scott Windsor argues that the surprise cancellation of the EDR comes down to how difficult the racing is to broadcast – but the discipline's past provides an answer for its future
Warren Rossiter | 2026 is the year of the endurance bike – here are the 4 things the best have in common
Why there's never been a better time to ride an endurance bike
Warren Rossiter | I’ve cycled 10,000 miles with a belt drive and I think it’s time we move on from chains and derailleurs
Warren ponders whether we might see road bikes equipped with internal gearboxes
Will Soffe | I'm a pro mechanic and these are the 5 things the next generation of mountain bikes need
Current MTBs are great, but they could be better. Here’s how…
Warren Rossiter | I love how data has transformed cycling, but you should still ride unplugged – here’s why
Turning off the bike computer and riding for the simple joy of exploring the great outdoors is a pleasure we should all cherish
Nick Clark | Ard Rock proves British enduro still has a pulse – but more needs to be done for the grassroots
The UK's biggest enduro festival shows riders still want to race – but rebuilding a shrinking grassroots scene will take more than one standout event