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Alex Evans | Carrots are a superior cycling food to bananas – you can't tell me I'm wrong

Why the humble carrot is my essential trail-side snack

A big year of road and gravel riding, but my favourite kit has been for commuting | Warren Rossiter's Gear of the Year 2024

The clothes and components that made Warren's life easier this year

Will Shimano finally release XTR? Plus 5 other hot MTB tech trends we're expecting in 2025

BikeRadar's mountain bike tech gurus look into the crystal ball

Review | Men’s Rapha Gore-Tex Rain Jacket

Excellent performance, if you can afford it

Misspent Summers captures the beauty and suffering of 2024's MTB racing season, plus contact points for ultimate control

Some of the wildest kit to hit BikeRadar's desks this week

Long-term review | Tom delivers his verdict on the Transition Smuggler

A perfect match or a mixed bag?

These five multi-discipline products helped me conquer two brutal ultra-endurance races | Oscar Huckle’s Gear of the Year 2024

From a nifty electric pump to a genre-disrupting bikepacking bag, here's what Oscar relied on in 2024

How to lubricate your bike chain in three easy steps

Take care of your chain to extend its life and keep your bike running smoothly

Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 vs SRAM Red AXS: SRAM's latest flagship groupset is the new standard to beat

Flagship groupsets go head-to-head

Warren Rossiter | The death of GT would be a tragic loss for cycling

Legendary brand said to have stopped producing new bikes, with staff cuts looming

Review | The Cane Creek Invert CS is all the gravel fork you need – just don't mention the price

Cane Creek turns gravel suspension upside down

Six ways to improve disc-brake performance

Optimise and maintain your hydraulic disc brakes with these top tips from our resident mechanic

Bike light laws in the UK: what you need to know

Flashing or steady lights? How bright is too bright? We explain everything you need to know about bicycle light laws in the UK

Editor's Highlights

SRAM GX AXS Transmission is meant for mountain biking, but after 2,300km of riding I'm convinced it's a great gravel groupset

Everything I learned from testing SRAM GX AXS Transmission on a gravel bike

Dan Bigham: Pro cycling needs safer courses and heavier bikes, not reduced speeds

Former Olympian says speed is a distraction from the real issues

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Latest Reviews

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The High Roller gets a refresh with a more aggressive tread pattern

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A smart, budget-conscious waterproof jacket choice

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Can Van Rysel's cheapest smart trainer match its pricier competition?

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Electric off-roader with RockShox suspension

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All-new radial carcass tech improves grip without compromises

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A strong choice if being packable is your top waterproof jacket priority

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Best heart-rate monitors for cycling, as reviewed by BikeRadar

We rate the best chest straps to measure your heart rate while cycling

Mountain bike rear suspension: the ultimate guide to how MTB suspension types work

How the most popular MTB suspension designs work, plus their advantages and shortcomings

MyWhoosh vs Zwift: How do the two indoor training apps compare?

Two of the biggest virtual indoor cycling apps compared

The best aluminium gravel bikes in 2024, as reviewed by BikeRadar

We round up our favourite aluminium gravel bikes, which offer great value for money and versatility

Wahoo vs Garmin: which bike computer should you choose?

We compare the Wahoo Elemnt and Garmin Edge bike computer ranges

Best road bike wheels in 2024 | 30 rim and disc brake wheelsets tried and tested

The best wheels for road cycling

Advice

Cycling in the mountains: 10 tips for tackling high-altitude rides

Heading for the hills? Here’s your expert guide to conquering the toughest climbs in 2025

We tested 16 chain degreasers – and these are the best

Ashley Quinlan tested 16 degreasers over two months to find most effective products

These are the best GPS bike computers tested by BikeRadar

The best GPS cycle computers for road and mountain bikes from Garmin, Wahoo, Hammerhead, Bryton and more

Waterproof cycling socks: everything you need to know and our top recommendations

The best waterproof socks will keep your feet dry even in torrential rain. We explain how and pick out three of our favourites

Beginner’s guide to indoor training: all you need to get started

Find the right space, training equipment and workout to boost your fitness

Best mountain bike wheels in 2024 | Trail, all-mountain and enduro wheels tested

Our pick of the best trail-tested wheelsets and what to know before you buy