Road Cycling

Warren Rossiter | These are the 5 new endurance bikes I want to see in 2026
Endurance bikes are back with a bang – here's my wishlist for the year ahead

Your tech questions answered | Why are my gears shifting when I pedal backwards?
We explain the likely causes of this common issue

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
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This bizarre new saddle could kill bum pain and erectile dysfunction, says cycling surgeon
The Felix prototype saddle cups your sit bones and features lots of adjustability

One of the greatest ever steel framesets is back – and it’s the only rim-brake bike I want
The original Supercorsa was designed for Fausto Coppi 70 years ago. Now Cinelli has revived it for 2026, and I want one

Spotted: Unibet Rose Rockets teases new Rose aero bike and rebranded Ridley Dean Fast Disc TT bike
Rose's new Xlite spotted alongside rebranded TT bike

This titanium stem is beautiful – but the matching computer mount is $199
No. 22's Non-Integrated Titanium Stem returns with more lengths and finish options

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

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

8 highlights from Velofollies 2026, including Van Rysel's FTP2 concept bike and airbags for cyclists
Watch Jack Luke’s tech round-up from the Velofollies trade show

Why electrolytes are so important to cyclists – and so many others waste their time taking them
What you need to know about this important tool in exercise

Rudy Project’s €950 Performance 40 glasses celebrate brand’s history but add a modern, titanium twist
The new glasses mark the 40th anniversary of Rudy Project’s Super Performance model and are limited to 100 pairs

“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

Meet the wheels that finished in the top 5 at the 2025 Tour de France
Ursus launches its full range of wheels at Velofollies 2026

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

Your tech questions answered | Can I clean my drivetrain without worrying about squeaky discs?
How to clean your drivetrain without contaminating your rear rotor

Best endurance road bikes in 2026: 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

Sigma's new radar-equipped smart light has emergency braking function for maximum safety
New radar light can detect up to 8 vehicles 140m away

Will Soffe | This bike tech solves tubeless tyre problems. Why isn't it everywhere?
Solid rim beds do away with rim tape and make for a stronger, stiffer rim – but they're all but extinct

The best road bike helmets 2026, from entry-level to high-end, as tested by BikeRadar
Top choices rated for every price point, plus our buyer's guide to help find the right helmet for you

The question every cyclist fears after a break from riding: how quickly do you lose fitness?
What happens to your fitness when you stop riding?

New Cannondale Supersix Evo raced at Tour Down Under
New bike sports a new cockpit, UDH, and a modified tubeset

This airbag for pro cyclists is the safety tech we’ve been waiting for – and a WorldTour team is already using it
Aerobag in talks with the UCI, with WorldTour teams set to use the tech in 2026

Spotted | New Mavic Cosmic Ultimate 45 wheelset to fit wider tyres
A wider internal rim width mean these unreleased wheels could fit tyres up to 35mm wide