Features
Robin Weaver | Age can bring fear on the bike – but here's why I'm finally OK with that
Pushing the limits and taking risks on the bike is part of the fun, but I’ve found it harder to do as I’ve got older
Tour de France Femmes stage 1 preview | Why you should expect a punchy start to the racing in Plumelec
Everything you need to know about stage 1: Vannes > Plumelec
Tour de France stage 20 preview | Final stage before Paris could see a win for the breakaway
Everything you need to know about stage 20: Nantua > Pontarlier
Josh Bryceland's unreleased Cannondale DH bike can run two rear shocks
Bryceland's prototype is ready for Red Bull Hardline
How to watch Tour de France Femmes 2025: TV guide and live streams with stage start times
BikeRadar's guide on how to watch the Tour de France Femmes in the UK, USA, Australia and Europe
What's new?
Davide Ballerini’s X-Lab AD9 for the 2025 Tour de France is lighter than you might think
A chunky aero bike from the Chinese XDS brand
Tour de France Femmes 2025 preview: 5 key talking points ahead of the Grand Depart
The most anticipated Tour de France Femmes so far starts this weekend
2025 Tour de France tech trends | Chaotic finishes spark safety concerns while aero bikes and narrow bars dominate
The emerging trends shaping the world's biggest bike race
Tour de France stage 19 preview: Cattle disease outbreak shortens stage, but summit finish at La Plagne remains
Everything you need to know about stage 19: Albertville > La Plagne
This Tour de France helmet boasts improved aero performance and MIPS-rivalling safety
HJC's IBEX 3.0 Coolpath helmet is being used by Team TotalEnergies
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.
Could this be the best bit of cycling kit I never knew I needed?
Topeak’s E-Booster Digital inflator could be the key to consistent tyre pressure and save you setup time
MAAP’s ‘ghost-like’ kit could be perfect for this hot weather
The kit uses fabric with “advanced evaporative cooling technology”
The Urge Treps MTB helmet is kind to your head and the planet
The Treps is said to offer all the safety and style of top trail lids with a fraction of the environmental impact
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
These are the 4 road bike tyres our expert reviewers would buy with their own cash (and there's a clear favourite)
From uncompromising speed to year-round reliability, these are the road tyres we trust
Jack Luke | The bike industry ignored dynamo lights for years – now they're finally going mainstream, and I'm here for it
Once the preserve of hardcore tourers and audax riders, the bike industry is finally taking dynamo lighting tech seriously
Will Soffe | The Rolls-Royce of water bottles is 43% more affordable for Amazon Prime Day
CamelBak's Podium Steel water bottle is discounted for a limited time
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.
Primož Roglič’s Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 weighs 180g less than Remco Evenepoel’s
Does a lighter groupset make the difference?
Remco Evenepoel’s gold Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 for the Tour de France had $600 chainrings and $20 bottle cages
A custom gold paintjob for the 2024 Olympic road and time trial champion, who abandoned on stage 14
Britain’s Oscar Onley is the surprise package of the Tour de France – we analyse the setup of his 'undercover' bike
The Scottish rider heads into the Pyrenees with the world at his feet
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 | Should I upgrade from a gravel bike to a hardtail MTB – and if so, which one?
How to spend £2,000 on a new hardtail
Your tech questions answered | Which four-piston brakes and rotors are compatible with my converted ebike?
How to increase stopping power after fitting an ebike conversion kit
Your tech questions answered | What the heck do mountain bikers wear under their shorts?
The pants question answered
Routes and Rides
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
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
Tech Features
If it ain't broke, don't fix it – Wout van Aert's squirrel-sporting 1x Tour de France Cervélo S5
Van Aert has been riding 1x for the majority of stages at this year’s Tour
How much does a Tour de France bike weigh in 2025? We put 16 pro bikes on the scales to find out
Aero bikes are back, but watch out for Pogačar’s super-light climbing bike
Tech gallery | The weird, wonderful and downright fast from the Tour de France mountain time trial
The weird, wonderful and downright fast from the Tour's mountain time trial