Features
Alex Evans | The biggest ever MTB jump makes for a hair-raising watch – and even better bikes
Pro riders are risking everything – and I'm grateful that they're raising the bar
Forget Majorca – these 3 European city breaks combine incredible gravel rides, road cycling and culture
Your tech questions answered | Why electric bike tuning kits could put you on the wrong side of the law and void your warranty
What UK law says about tuning kits, plus information from Shimano about how they could affect your ebike’s warranty
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
Your tech questions answered | This is how hot weather affects your tyre pressure (and why hookless rims need extra care)
Heat and altitude can raise your tyre pressures – and for riders on hookless rims, that could mean crossing safe limits
What's new?
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
What is the best kind of bike for someone with Parkinson's disease? Electric bikes, hybrids and trikes compared
From step-through hybrids to recumbent trikes, we explore the best options for riders with Parkinson’s and other mobility challenges
What makes the perfect XC race bike? I tested three and one nailed it
How much travel do you really need?
Should I buy a gravel or road bike as my do-it-all bike?
Can a gravel bike do everything?
These are the four mountain bike tyres our expert testers would buy with their own cash
These are the trail and enduro mountain bike tyres BikeRadar's reviews team would pick for their own bikes.
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.
I was a bike roof-rack sceptic until I tried this one
The Thule TopRide is the answer to my bike-transport problems
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
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
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
Robin Weaver | I’ve been mountain biking for 34 years and love it now more than ever – here’s why
With a mix of endorphins, tech and the great outdoors, mountain biking delivers everything I need from a sport
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
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?
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.
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
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
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 | Are there any GPS watches that are good enough to replace a bike computer?
Can a smartwatch do the job of a bar-mounted GPS?
Your tech questions answered | How can I make shifting easier?
How to ensure your bike's gear changes are smooth and reliable
Routes and Rides
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
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
Tech Features
I pitched the Giant Trance against the Canyon Spectral – and the winner shows why simplicity is still beautiful
Do geometry and frame adjustments add to a bike's performance or dilute the experience?
Gravel's hottest trend? 4 gravel bikes that fit super-wide MTB tyres
A quartet of top gravel bikes with 2.2in tyre clearance, plus one option that’s been hiding in plain sight…
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?