Features
These are the brakes our mountain bike test team would buy – and it comes down to only 3 brands
From budget-friendly stoppers to pro-level anchors, here are the MTB brakes our team would choose for their own bikes
Jack Luke | Cervélo has just released the R5 and I'm in love with its classic looks – but it's frighteningly expensive
The classic lines of the R5 are deeply appealing – it's just a shame a frameset costs a whopping £5,000
Ashley Quinlan | The latest aero bikes are going to kill the all-rounder – but what does that mean for the rest of us?
My conclusions from 2025 Bike of the Year testing
Your tech questions answered | Is it safe to ride a road bike on gravel tracks?
Can a road bike cope with the rigours of gravel riding?
Giro's latest MTB helmet has the latest tech and storage for two pairs of glasses
The Montaro III features MIPS Evolve Core, a magnetic buckle, and front and rear storage for your sunglasses
What's new?
New Zwift Click controllers make upgrading to virtual shifting cheaper than ever – but there's a catch
We check out Zwift's latest controllers
I pitted the Colnago Y1Rs against the Cervélo S5 – and the winner shows why the devil is in the detail
In the end, there could only be two…
Gravel bikes are past their awkward teen years – and we've finally got amazing bikes for every rider
I've tested more than a dozen gravel bikes over the past year and if I've learned one thing, it's that we've never had it so good
Are hookless rims safe for road cycling? Here's what the bike industry thinks
In part one of our series on hookless rims, we examine why some brands feel current international safety standards aren’t up to scratch
From bikejor to unicycle football, here's 4 bizarre bike sports you've never heard of
Whatever you're doing right now, it's not nearly as niche as any of these
Bike of the Week
Cube Nuroad C:62 SLT costs £5,999 but has £4,000 SRAM Red XPLR AXS groupset
We take a closer look at Cube's newly refined Nuroad C:62
Trek's Procaliber eyes up fast XC racing with compliant yet efficient IsoBow softail frame
US brand's high-end hardtail says farewell to IsoSpeed
Antidote Woodsprite promises to get you airborne with its novel suspension layout
Polish brand's short-travel trail bike positions rear shock outside the front triangle
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.
Fizik’s Vega road cycling shoes hide their best feature
Fizik designed the Vega's outsole and footbed as a single unit
First Look Friday | Why all dropper posts should look like this
PNW's chrome Loam Dropper Gen 2 is an awesome example other brands should follow
How Garmin's new Edge MTB bike computer could help save seconds on your race runs
The Edge MTB has gravity-focused features, including split gates and a durable construction
Long Reads
How Formula One tech is helping Tour de France racers ride faster than ever (without breaking the rules)
An in-depth look at the rise of big data and the brightest minds, often inspired by the world of racing cars…
Could Italy be the cycling industry's solution to trade wars and tariffs?
With Trump's tariffs causing global havoc, Warren Rossiter speaks to Italian brands and bike builders about how the 'home of cycling' is reclaiming its title
Ned Boulting: The Tour de France is absurd, beautiful and unforgettable – I’ll miss it profoundly
Ned Boulting's unbroken 23 years with the Tour on ITV ends this July. BikeRadar spoke to him about his new book and the race that changed his life
Opinion
Warren Rossiter | The latest endurance bikes will kill off the all-road bike, and I couldn't be happier
Our Bike of the Year finalists show that the pure endurance bike isn't under threat – and that's only a good thing, Warren says
Will Soffe | I'm a pro bike mechanic and these are the tools I couldn't live without
Which tools are essential? We asked a pro mechanic for his top picks
These are the gravel bike tyres we would buy with our own cash – and nobody went narrower than 45mm
The all-round gravel tyres BikeRadar's expert testers would pick for their own bikes
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.
The fastest bike in the world? Matthew Richardson’s Hope HB.T for his 200m world record attempt
Track sprinter will attempt to break the 200m flying start record on a custom Hope HBT.T track bike
Lorena Wiebes' Tour de France Femmes Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 honours her green jersey and “best season to date”
Custom SL8 features chequered flag pattern and gold graphic celebrating Wiebes' 100th pro win
Kim Le Court leads the Tour de France Femmes – and this is her yellow Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8
Le Court is the first African to wear the yellow jersey at the Tour de France Femmes
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 | BikeRadar will answer any tech question you have – just write to us
Send your questions – no matter how trivial or complex – to podcast@bikeradar.com
Your tech questions answered | How to swap wheels between bikes without compromising on braking performance
Michael wants to switch his front wheel between two bikes with different calipers. Here's everything he needs to consider
Your tech questions answered | Why BikeRadar tests so many expensive bikes – and what needs to happen to change that
Bike brands control the narrative at the time of launch, with mid-range bikes rarely available to review – but that's bad for the industry, cycling media and readers
Routes and Rides
Forget Majorca – these 3 European city breaks combine incredible gravel rides, road cycling and culture
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
Tour de France spotlight | I went to France's 'volcano country' to find out why it's one of cycling's best-kept secrets
John Whitney heads to the Auvergne's volcano country, home to the first mountain stage of the 2025 Tour de France
Tech Features
If you want to go faster, stop slamming your bike stem – my testing shows why
Race bikes typically have short head tubes, but this doesn't necessarily mean more speed
Bike of the Year 2025 | I tested two cutting-edge gravel bikes – and the winner is one of the most capable I've ever ridden
These two gravel bikes have stood head and shoulders above the pack for Warren in 2025 – but there can be only one winner
Bike of the Year 2025 endurance bike final | Cannondale Synapse vs Boardman SLR: the winner stole my head and heart
Which of our two Bike of the Year endurance bike will take the crown?