Features
I've tested 2026's leading gravel race bikes – these three made the podium, but only one stood above the rest as our Bike of the Year
The Kanzo Fast 2.0 is the complete gravel race bike
The Ridley Kanzo Fast 2.0 is our 2026 Bike of the Year: why I've chosen Ridley's go-fast gravel bike as this year's overall champion
A gravel bike that most successfully combines aero-race bike speed, off-road handling chops, and year-round practicality and versatility
Simon says | I've always used Shimano groupsets, but the new Dura-Ace is a massive disappointment – here's why
'More of the same' is no longer enough from Shimano
Analysis | Does Hattie Harnden’s €100,000 win prove belt drives have a bright future in downhill?
Have we seen peak hype around belts and gearboxes, or is there more to come in 2027?
“Wider tyres are not a detriment, they’re a help” – why the cycling industry is moving to wider tyres (and how wide they really measure in our workshop)
I spoke to the experts and measured the tyres on six road bikes to find out why road bike tyres are ballooning wider than they’ve ever been
What's new?
The trends that defined gravel bikes in 2026, and our 2026 Gravel Bike of the Year shortlist
Our nominees reflect how racy gravel bikes have come of age and how a new wheel size looms over the category
As the UK faces its hottest summer ever, we as cyclists could be doing more to up our green credentials
Cycling is 'green' but Warren wonders how we could do more
Revealed: the five bikes on our 2026 Endurance Bike of the Year shortlist – and the trends shaping the category
These are the road bikes most of us should be buying
Rapha's Brevet collection includes a satisfyingly stretchy backpack and helps pros save "precious time"
Updated Brevet range also features two jerseys, bib shorts, a gilet and mitts
The UCI and WBD Sport cancel 2027 Enduro World Cup season – but there is a way to make it work
Scott Windsor argues that the surprise cancellation of the EDR comes down to how difficult the racing is to broadcast – but the discipline's past provides an answer for its future
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.
The Pikio Si Oblik is the safest cycling helmet ever tested by Virginia Tech
A modular design is the key to the Si Oblik's test success
BBB’s first electric mini pump can inflate three tyres from a 30-minute charge
The BarBank works with all common valve types and BBB’s own CoreCap heads
Crankbrothers releases new tougher Synthesis Alloy 2.0 wheels – and it's backing them with a lifetime warranty
Updated DH, enduro and eMTB wheelsets feature tougher 6069 aluminium rims, a lifetime warranty and optional Industry Nine 1/1 hubs
Long Reads
Tadej Pogačar's VO2 max has been estimated in a major new study – and the number is beyond known human limits
The peer-reviewed study used open-source information, rivals' data and a few assumptions to uncover one of cycling's best-kept secrets
'Teams that build AI programmes will win races' – how artificial intelligence is changing the Tour de France and pro cycling
Advanced analytics are helping Tour de France teams move beyond traditional coaching methods, using performance data, environmental factors and recovery metrics to build a more complete picture of rider fitness and unlock marginal gains.
"Chasing a goal is about what you’re willing to sacrifice" – Sarah Ruggins reveals how she went from novice to European end-to-end record breaker in three years
The Britain-based Canadian added the 6,000km record to her 2025 LEJOGLE benchmark
Opinion
Warren Rossiter | 2026 is the year of the endurance bike – here are the 4 things the best have in common
Why there's never been a better time to ride an endurance bike
Warren Rossiter | I’ve cycled 10,000 miles with a belt drive and I think it’s time we move on from chains and derailleurs
Warren ponders whether we might see road bikes equipped with internal gearboxes
Will Soffe | I'm a pro mechanic and these are the 5 things the next generation of mountain bikes need
Current MTBs are great, but they could be better. Here’s how…
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.
Tour de France Femmes bikes 2026: who’s riding what?
A guest appearance for SpongeBob SquarePants and all the rest of the tech at the premier women's cycle race
Dangerholm's sub-9kg Scott Spark RC is a true one of a kind
All the stops have been pulled out for the Swedish bike builder’s latest project
Jono Jones' Saracen Ariel 60 for Ard Rock Enduro shows trend-setting suspension tech isn't everything
We take a closer look at Jones' Masters-winning bike
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
We will answer any tech question you have – just get in touch ahead of our next Q&A
Send your questions – no matter how trivial or complex – to podcast@bikeradar.com
Your tech questions answered | Are handlebar extenders worth trying?
A handlebar extender is an easy way to test a wider width, but there are a few things to keep in mind when trying them out
Your tech questions answered | Does anyone still make traditional chamois leather cycling shorts?
There are still riders who prefer classic wool shorts with a leather chamois
Racing
The forgotten history of the women's Tour de France – and why it vanished for decades
Multiple iterations of a women’s race have come and gone – is the Tour de France Femmes here to stay?
Tour de France Femmes: 8 key questions answered, from race favourites to must-watch stages
We answer the big questions ahead of a thrilling fifth edition of the Tour de France Femmes
Tadej Pogačar trains easier than you think – and you probably should too
Why an 80/20 training split works for the pros and could for you, too
Routes and Rides
I cycled Mont Ventoux’s lesser-known gravel climb and it was a completely different mountain
Having completed the Cinglés challenge of climbing Mont Ventoux via all three road routes in one day, we returned to the bald mountain to discover a little-known fourth route
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
"Turn left and I'll be sliced into a thousand pieces" – I jumped into a helicopter to ride bucket-list trails in New Zealand
Rob Weaver encounters some of the best riding of his life on a trip to Queenstown, NZ
Tech Features
Eight bikes, one winner: introducing our 2026 Race Bike of the Year shortlist – and the trends defining the contenders
Maybe its not all about the wind tunnel...
Three categories, one winner: who will take our coveted Bike of the Year crown in 2026?
We’re putting the best new race, endurance and gravel bikes to the ultimate test – here’s how it’ll work
This MTB tech trend is used by a world champion – is it the future of mountain bike cockpits?
Reverse-reach stems give you a revolutionary riding position – but what do they feel like to ride?