Features
Warren Rossiter | Uptake for Shimano’s new cheapest Di2 gravel groupset is slow – I think that's because something bigger is coming
I'm excited by a more affordable 1x GRX Di2, but why isn’t the bike industry? I asked some of the leading bike brands
Warren Rossiter | Lightweight gravel race bikes are cyclocross bikes, so let's start calling them that again
Why has cyclocross become so uncool to brands that they’ve rebadged their pro-level 'cross bikes as gravel racers?
Alex Evans | Goodbye BikeRadar – 5 lessons I’ve learned from 10 years of MTB testing
Farewell advice from our senior MTB technical editor Alex Evans
Review | Outlier Pendulum flat pedals offer unrivalled grip, but one flaw might put you off
One-sided self-righting pedal, designed with performance in mind
This is Pogačar's race plan for 2026 – and he doesn't care about Merckx’s records
The Slovenian ace will keep winning in 2026, that's for certain – but what motivates the greatest rider of his generation?
What's new?
Why Misspent Summers' MTB World Cup yearbooks are the best way to enjoy XC, DH and enduro racing
The best way to follow mountain bike racing
Shampoo, gambling and logistics: every title sponsor swap for the 2026 men's WorldTour
The rich tapestry of WorldTour cycling team sponsors changes for another year
DJI's Avinox eMTB motor is better in every respect, but I’d still buy a Bosch-powered bike for one reason
I pitted the DJI Avinox M1 against Bosch's Performance Line CX-R, and found there’s more to a motor than outright power and torque
8 remarkable highlights that defined the 19-year career of Geraint Thomas
After an outstanding career on the road and track, Geraint Thomas is our 2025 Lifetime Achievement award winner
How to ride into a headwind | 10 tips to battle blustery conditions
A headwind need not sabotage your ride if you know how to handle it...
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 Dynamic Bike Care Clean Machine is the small portable pressure washer I’ve been missing for years
At last, no more muddy car boots
Wolf Tooth's CTRL pedals challenge big names with in-built Q-factor adjustment
New CTRL pedals are pricey but offer innovative features
Steering dampers are the tech MTBing forgot, until now
The Pademelon CS.1 could calm your bikes handling and ease hand fatigue
Long Reads
Meet the 21-year-old who wants to be the first WorldTour or pro Continental para-cyclist
After heartbreak in Paris, BikeRadar and Cycling Plus’ Newcomer of the Year for 2025, Archie Atkinson, has his sights set on glory
Why this amateur cyclist rode the men’s Tour de France route – plus transfers – to raise money for a mental health charity
After a breakdown in 2021, Amy Hudson turned to cycling to help her recovery. This year, the 29-year-old – our Rider of the Year for 2025 – completed her biggest challenge yet
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…
Opinion
Gear of the Year | Comfort, safety and freedom of movement – everything I want from knee pads
Leatt's ReaFlex Hybrid knee pads are the best Julia has tried – but where's the women's version?
Gear of the Year | These shoes are the only thing I have in common with Tadej Pogačar
The DMT Pogi’s shoes might not be for everyone, but I love them
Gear of the Year | I’ve told all my friends to buy these ultra-grippy flat pedals
The Race Face Turbine flat pedals give you clipless-like security
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.
This Cannondale SuperSix has been transformed into a ‘good-for-nothing’ fixie – and we love it
Professional bike mechanic Paul Legendre bought the road frameset for €70 before adding track dropouts, and plans to ride the bike from Paris to Brittany
This 5.9kg mystery Cervélo is everything that’s great about hill climb bikes
A closer look at Bhima Bowden's lightweight Cervélo from the National Hill Climb Championship
This sub-5kg Cannondale Capo is an ode to minimalism
Rob Borek's Cannondale Capo is a commuter turned hill climb slayer and was raced by Arion Oates at the National Hill Climb Championships
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 | Fazua vs Bosch vs Shimano vs Yamaha... which ebike motor should I buy?
What are the pros and cons of each system?
Your tech questions answered | Does the mountain bike I'm looking for exist?
We help a reader trying to find their dream electric mountain bike
Your tech questions answered | Which gravel bike should I buy to replace my Cannondale Topstone AL?
Suspension performance is the key for this reader
Racing
'Pogačar wasn’t anything special in Slovenia, let alone the rest of Europe' – this new biography tells the origin story of how cycling's new GOAT was built, not born
Andy McGrath peels back the layers of
cycling’s modern phenomenon, Tadej Pogačar in his new biography of the Slovenian
Jack Luke | The 2025 National Hill Climb Championship was perfect – all bike races will be judged against it
Matlock CC’s promotion on Bank Road set a new standard for what domestic racing in the UK can be, cementing the National Championship’s status as the most important road event on the calendar
John Whitney | Neither banned nor recommended, the UCI continues to cast ketones as the Schrödinger's cat of performance enhancers
The UCI's latest statement on ketones belongs to the 'let me be clear' genre of political double-speak
Routes and Rides
5 reasons you need to try night riding this winter, from sharpening your skills to meditative climbs
Heading out on the bike after dark can unlock all sorts of benefits – here's why you should give it a go
Alex Evans | Riding at night can change your whole perception of mountain biking – here are my tips
Conquer the dark abyss of winter with style, confidence and a big front light
You need to visit this capital of cool where world-class gravel riding and nature collide
Your destination guide to Oslo, Norway
Tech Features
What are mini-hook rims and do we really need them?
Experts from across the wheel-building industry share their thoughts on this growing trend
Carbon spokes have quietly gone mainstream – but this is why they’ll never fully replace steel
Weight savings and stiffness gains are driving adoption of carbon spokes on premium road bike wheelsets, but their fragility, cost and aero quirks mean steel will remain the de facto choice for most riders
XC mountain bike tyres were 2025's hottest gravel trend – but there's a change coming
Should we all be using XC tyres for gravel riding?