Features
Traka 2024 gravel tech trends gallery | Tricky tyre choices, wild paint and aero mods for storm-affected race in Girona
Challenging conditions resulted in a plethora of setup solutions for one of Europe's biggest gravel races
Analysis | With Fox’s new SpeedSuit spotted at Fort William, is mountain biking about to enter an aero era?
Just how tight is too tight for the downhill brigade?
Ashley Quinlan | Alloy bike wheels can be faster than carbon | 6 takeaways from testing alloy wheelsets in 2024
Why choose carbon when alloy is this good?
Tubolito tubes with a no-puncture warranty, a fetching yellow rain cape, a trendy gravel windproof and more
Plus a round-up from the last seven days on BikeRadar
How to clean your bike chain in 8 simple steps
How scrubbing your chain can save money and help you gain speed
What's new?
Lightweight enduro bikes head-to-head: Cube Stereo One77 C:68X SLX 29 vs Last Tarvo MX
We pit two lightweight enduro bikes from the David and Goliath of European brands against each other
How to plan your first road bike ride
Everything you need for an enjoyable introduction to road cycling
RockShox's new budget Psylo fork, Kali's carbon full-face lid, Fox's Boa-equipped flat-pedal shoes and G-Form's chunky Spike torso protector
The latest kit to land on BikeRadar's virtual desks
Bike of the Week | Privateer 141 ditches internal cable routing and gains mullet compatibility
Privateer's second-generation 141 arrives for testing
Tech Q&A | Drivetrain lifespan, derailleur drama and road bike touring mount woes
Your questions answered by the experts
Bike of the Week
Decathlon’s £4,000 Riverside GCR takes on premium gravel bikes
Can the carbon-framed GCR deliver comparable performance to more expensive gravel rivals?
Downcountry goes electric with 16.2kg Focus VAM2
Flexstays and Fazua motor help bring down weight of flagship Focus eMTB
Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2 cuts £8,000 off the top-tier model with 12-speed mechanical Shimano 105
Can the Defy Advanced Pro deliver pro-level performance on a budget?
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.
A one-stop chain waxing shop, funky Attaquer crocs and jersey, weight-weenie Fizik kicks, an airy Specialized helmet and nifty electric pumps
Plus all the latest news and reviews from the week
Suunto's cycling watch, Rapha's fastest jersey, Hutchinson Blackbird tyres, Alex Dowsett's book and high-strength energy gels
Plus all the essential news, reviews and features from the past week
Oakley's new Olympic sunglasses, a next-generation Gore jacket, Shimano’s GRX carbon wheelset, a unisex Van Rysel jersey and WTB TPU inner tubes
Plus the latest news from a busy week on BikeRadar
Long Reads
Do women make the best ultra-endurance cyclists? We investigate the science and speak to race winners
Why the gap between men and women closes over longer races, and what the future holds for women's ultra-endurance cycling
Why has cycling become a hotbed for sportswashing?
Charlie Allenby investigates sportswashing in cycling, from state sponsorship of WorldTour teams to the reach of sovereign wealth funds across the industry
Horse for the Course | Chasing the pros and riding the white roads of the Gran Fondo Strade Bianche
George heads to Italy for a double-header of WorldTour racing and gran fondo riding on Tuscany's white gravel roads
Opinion
Analysis | Does anyone really want ebike motor power to increase?
Government consultation to double motor power and introduce throttles receives mixed reception
Markus Stitz | Adventure doesn't have to be epic
The first person to ride a singlespeed mountain bike round the world explains his bikepacking ethos
Robyn Furtado | Bikepacking in Cuba taught me bikes can always be fixed, never turn down food, hide pesos in your handlebar and more
Six lessons from a Christmas in Cuba
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.
Brendan Fairclough's big-hitting Scott Ransom sports a hidden shock and prototype ENVE wheels
We take a close look at Brendog's new Ransom
What defines a modern Paris-Roubaix bike? 10 unique pro setups from the Queen of the Classics
When the going gets tough, what kit do the pros rely on?
Paris-Roubaix bike check | Aero all the way for Mathieu van der Poel’s race-winning Canyon Aeroad
Dutchman plumps for 32mm tyres, but makes few other Paris-Roubaix concessions
Routes and Rides
Ten things I learnt cycling 5,000 miles from Scotland to Cape Verde
Lessons in adventure
10 pilgrimages to make by bike, from the Via Francigena to St Columba's Way
Pilgrimages today are as likely cycled as walked, and they’re not all about saints either
FKTs have become ultra-cycling's biggest trend – but what are they and why are they so popular?
What are FKTs, what are the rules and how do you go about nabbing one?
Tech Features
Light bikes, mismatched kit and more – road tech the pros can't have, but you can
Due to the UCI and team sponsors, you have more choice than the pros
Why are pro cyclists using such big chainrings?
Should amateur riders follow suit?
A short history of ceramic rims | The forgotten tech killed off by disc brakes
What are ceramic rims and why did the technology fail to hit the mainstream?