Editor's Highlights
I tested Fox’s latest 38 fork against the new RockShox ZEB Ultimate – the winner performs better for less money
Which of these two big-hitting forks for 2027 smooths out the trail and handles impacts best?
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
Warren Rossiter | Kylian Mbappé’s World Cup boots cost less than Tadej Pogačar’s cycling shoes – I think we’re being ripped off
Bike kit – like everything – has increased in price recently, but Warren says we’re being taken for a ride when it comes to cycling shoes
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Latest Reviews
First-ride review | The new Specialized Tarmac SL9 is "the fastest road bike ever made", but it left me underwhelmed
The SL9 refines the Tarmac formula, but doesn't offer a generational leap
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Comfortable cargo shorts for long and bumpy gravel rides
Review | Castelli Unlimited 2 Cargo bib shorts are comfortable, but the pockets are too small
Quality shorts with a comfortable pad but a couple of minor flaws
First-ride review | The new Orbea Wild LT's Avinox motor and electronic integration make this benchmark bike even better
The new Orbea Wild LT M-LTD RS is one of the most technologically advanced electric mountain bikes
Review | New Eddy Merckx 525R is the best aero road bike I’ve ever ridden
Warren says the 525R is simply well thought out – it’s for riders who like to go fast, and push the power, but not at the expense of relative comfort
Review | Radar flaws mean I can't recommend the compact Bryton Gardia R300L
Smart-priced smart light with inconsistent radar performance
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Advice
“If I wasn't happy, challenged, fulfilled, I’d be a worse parent" – two couples reveal how they combine riding bikes with raising kids
Can you be a good cyclist and a good parent? New parent and cyclist Nick Christian asks those who balance both
How to stay hydrated while cycling in a heatwave
We explain how much and what to drink in different conditions
Men's health slumps in midlife – but these simple lifestyle changes will add years to your life
The stereotype says men ignore their health because they’re careless, but doctors don’t agree
Brain fog is the curse of modern life – but these 10 simple fixes will banish fuzzy thinking
Fuzzy thinking can cloud your mood, your decisions and your work performance. Here are 10 simple ways to blast away brain fog and restore your mental clarity
Cycling training can be bafflingly complex. This top coach wants to show you an easier way
University of Zaragoza professor Sebastian Sitko reveals 5 ways to navigate the maze of modern training
Your cycling kit is wearing out too quickly – here's how to make it last (and save money in the process)
Save money and cut down on waste by showing your gear some love and attention
