Routes and Rides
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
I’ve ridden every climb worth talking about in Scotland and these are the 5 best
Simon Warren shares his favourite ascents in Scotland
The UK's best sportives: these events will make 2026 a year to remember
We share our top picks for UK sportives in 2026
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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
This Australian city is a gravel rider's paradise – and the wine isn't bad either
Your destination guide to Adelaide, Australia
This road cycling paradise also offers a near-infinite supply of gravel and MTB trails
Your destination guide to Provence, France
9 tips to conquer the Rapha Festive 500
How to tick off 500km between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
You need to visit this capital of cool where world-class gravel riding and nature collide
Your destination guide to Oslo, Norway
5 reasons you need to try night riding this winter, from sharpening your skills to meditative climbs
Heading out on the bike after dark can unlock all sorts of benefits – here's why you should give it a go
Alex Evans | Riding at night can change your whole perception of mountain biking – here are my tips
Conquer the dark abyss of winter with style, confidence and a big front light
Jack Luke | The 2025 National Hill Climb Championship was perfect – all bike races will be judged against it
Matlock CC’s promotion on Bank Road set a new standard for what domestic racing in the UK can be, cementing the National Championship’s status as the most important road event on the calendar
I rode an MTB down one of the world's most active volcanoes weeks before it erupted – here's what happened
Tom Marvin finds out what it’s like to carve turns amid the ash and rocks of Mount Etna
6 brilliant climbs that should be in the Tour of Britain (but never have been)
For many reasons, these icons have never made it onto the route of Britain's biggest bike race
The best places for family-friendly mountain biking in the UK – read our comprehensive trail centre guide
Where to take your family cycling on traffic-free forest trails in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
I went to France's 'volcano country' to find out why it's one of cycling's best-kept secrets
Forget the Alps and Pyrenees, France's Auvergne region could be home to some of the country's best climbs, as John Whitney discovers
Everything you need to know about Unbound Gravel – the world’s most important gravel race
Location, distances, viewing options and more for Unbound Gravel 2025
Bikepacking explained: what to take, how to pack and where to ride
From bike setup to overnight camping essentials, here's everything you need to know about planning your first bikepacking adventure
Gravel riding explained | Everything you need to know to get started gravel cycling
Want to start gravel riding but don't know where to begin? Let us help you!
"Spaceflight by bike" – these are Europe's hardest road climbs, and they're not where you think
Seven of the toughest road cycling ascents in Europe ranked
I ditched my bike computer and embraced natural navigation – and it was one of my most rewarding rides in years
Could you navigate a long bike ride using natural clues from the sun, clouds, wind and trees alone?
20 of the best Strava tips to get the most out of your riding
Try a challenge, protect your privacy and use the app to its full potential
Cornwall is jaw-droppingly beautiful and ideal for your next cycling holiday
In this extract from her latest book, Gravel Rides South West England, Katherine Moore outlines an unforgettable ride around Land's End
