Features
The world's first FSC-certified bike tyre, a gravel suspension seatpost and stem, plus Smith's Triad helmet and bike lock mount
And your summary of the week on BikeRadar
The tech innovations that changed mountain biking – and some that didn't
We pick out the retro tech highlights from the Malverns Classic Festival
Booze cruise: I rode between the highest and lowest pubs in Britain
Rob Ainsley cycles downhill from North Yorkshire's Tan Hill Inn to Marsden Grotto, north of Sunderland
Affordable vs premium eMTBs: four bikes from £1,000 to £10,000 tested head-to-head
We compare a quartet of electric mountain bikes to find the best balance of performance and value for money
Guest column | The history of carbon monoxide rebreathing – and whether it should be banned – according to USADA's director of science
Laura Lewis explains what carbon monoxide rebreathing is and whether the method should be outlawed
What's new?
Special-edition 100% glasses, a 3D-printed endurance saddle, nifty tool storage, innovative clothing from Ornot and a well thought-out top tube bag
Plus all the latest news and reviews from the week
Four road bikes we'd buy with our own cash – and four money-no-object dream machines
Our road tech team reveal how they'd spend their money and what they'd do with an unlimited budget
From Irish Sea to North Sea in one day – riding the Frontier 300 road and gravel epic
Will Poole overcomes exhaustion, punctures and his longest ride yet in this UK coast-to-coast event
First Look | Weighing 341g and costing €1,100, Trickstuff’s Piccola Carbon brakes are something to behold
Lightweight MTB stoppers feature hollowed-out stainless steel pistons and cost €3.22 per gram
Cane Creek's first gravel fork, Udog Cento shoes, DMR Flat 4 pedals, a Garmin blood pressure monitor and bikepacking tethers from FixPlus
Plus a round-up of all the essential content from the past week
Bike of the Week
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
3T Extrema Italia blurs the lines between gravel and mountain biking
One gravel bike to rule them all?
Olympic champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot's Pinarello Dogma XC Hardtail arrives for testing
We take a closer look at the gold-medal winning XC bike from Paris 2024
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.
power2max's gravel power meter, lightweight Lake shoes, bike-fitter approved insoles and a custom Nopinz skinsuit
Plus all the highlights from BikeRadar this week
Ultra-expensive carbon enduro wheels from DT Swiss, Gusset's pro-rider cockpit, mess-free lube by White Lightning and Deity's slimmest flat pedals yet
Plus this week's best stories on BikeRadar
POC’s $400 Cytal Carbon helmet, Canyon’s flagship road cycling shoes, a lightweight Magene power meter spider and headphones that monitor your heart rate
Plus all the latest news and reviews from the week
Long Reads
Beyond gender: Why are women's bikes so few and far between?
There are fewer women’s-specific bikes for sale these days, but why is that? Katherine Moore investigates
The incredible story of Maurice Burton, from battling racism to competing in the Six Days of Ghent
Marking the release of his new authorised biography, Maurice Burton speaks to us about a wild era on the boards
Interview | José Hermida on coaching Tom Pidcock to gold, his Olympic predictions and how 29ers “changed everything"
Former World Champion and Olympic silver medalist explains why "Tom Pidcock is a genius" and life in retirement
Opinion
Liam Cahill | Looking hot on a custom gold SL8, Remco’s brat summer is still going strong
A closer look at the double Olympic champion's blingy Specialized Tarmac SL8 and gold-accented kit
Ned Boulting | I still don't know if I like cycling, but a 220-mile adventure revealed to me that bike rides are always worth it
Ned ponders his affection for cycling on a ride from London to Minehead
Ashley Quinlan | I scared myself silly riding gravel bikes on Swiss mountain trails, but I’d do it again
How I developed my gravel riding skills in the toughest environment I may ever face
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 Olympic track bike arms race: who’s riding what at Paris 2024?
What is a track bike, how do they differ from regular road bikes and what is each team riding at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
London 2012 to Paris 2024: How much have Olympic XC mountain bikes changed in 12 years?
Olympic gold medallist Jaroslav Kulhavý’s Specialized Epic vs silver medallist Victor Koretzky’s Epic World Cup
These are the bikes Tom Pidcock and Pauline Ferrand-Prévot won Olympic XC gold on
Pinarello takes double under Pidcock and Ferrand-Prévot at Paris Olympics 2024
Routes and Rides
Small fortunes | Why Rutland is one of England's best cycling counties
It may be England’s smallest county but Rutland hides a treasure trove of striking landscapes and quiet roads. Mark Bailey embarks on a 100km loop
Which is England's highest road? | Riding the top six in one day
Rob Ainsley sets out to conquer the nation's highest six tarmac roads in the wild North Pennine fells
How three pioneer trail builders created three of Wales' iconic MTB venues: Dyfi Bike Park, BikePark Wales and Revolution Bike Park
We meet the brains behind three iconic Welsh bike parks
Tech Features
Tech Q&A | Getting the right dropper length, SRAM UDH conversions and the history of pedal threads
Our experts answer your questions
12 road bike upgrades you don’t need (and why)
We discuss some of the costly upgrades you can probably go with out
Behind the scenes of UYN's high-tech headquarters and how it makes eco-sports clothing
We’re invited behind the scenes on a fascinating tour of UYN’s research centre and factory