Features
Ollie Smith | What killed the climbing bike? Simply the sheer speed of racing
The real reason why aero bikes are king in the pro peloton
Tour de France Femmes 2025 stage 8 preview | Will the queen stage prove pivotal for yellow jersey contenders?
Everything you need to know about stage 8: Chambéry Saint-François-Longchamp > Col de la Madeleine
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
Slick tread meets gravel casing – why I can’t wait to test these intriguing 38mm-wide tyres
WTB updates one of my favourite fat slicks with new casing, widths and dual-compound tread
What's new?
Tour de France Femmes stage 7 preview: can Kim Le Court strengthen her grip on GC as the race heads into the Alps?
Everything you need to know about stage 7: Bourg-en-Bresse > Chambéry
How can I make shifting easier?
How to ensure your bike's gear changes are smooth and reliable
Tour de France Femmes stage 6 preview: who will step up as the race enters the mountains?
Everything you need to know about stage 6: Clermont-Ferrand > Ambert
Adam Brayton's 'off-the-shelf' Saracen Myst for Red Bull Hardline had customised Hope EVO levers and gun metal components
British rider sticks with 'stock' setup for Hardline in Wales
Tour de France Femmes stage 5 preview: can Marianne Vos retain the yellow jersey on the Tour's longest stage?
Everything you need to know about stage 5: Chasseneuil-du-Poitou Futuroscope > Guéret
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.
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
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”
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
Oscar Huckle | After hundreds of miles of testing, I found the latest bib short trend is really a fad – here's why
3D-printed technology is becoming more popular in cycling – but has it made bib shorts more comfortable?
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
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
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.
Cami Nogueira's Red Bull Hardline Propain Rage sports limited-edition Marzocchi suspension and custom pink Industry Nine wheelset
Argentine rider tweaked her setup for Hardline
Asa Vermette's winning bike for Red Bull Hardline shows polished looks don't matter, it's tech that counts
Hand-built Frameworks DH bike features aluminium front triangle and composite rear end
Matt Jones finished last at Red Bull Hardline, but his custom Marin Quake is a winner
Up-close with Jones' size-large Quake for Hardline
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
I tested two top-end trail bikes head to head – and there's nothing I'd change about the winner's spec
How does Yeti’s SB140 LR fare against the Santa Cruz Hightower?
Arnaud De Lie's Orbea Orca Aero is a sprinter's dream and packs special grease
Belgian sprinter rides Orbea's top-spec aero bike
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