
Your tech questions answered | Are handguards on mountain bikes a good idea?
While some may think they're uncool, there are merits to handguards

Deviate Cycles returns from liquidation and vows to honour lifetime warranties
Scottish MTB manufacturer reopens online store and targets "careful return"

Shimano's weirdest products of all time, from golf clubs to air-powered derailleurs
Top of the flops from the world’s largest cycle component maker

Strava to end Facebook login – here’s what you need to know
Fitness app ending support for login method from 16 March

How to keep improving your FTP all winter with consistent indoor training
Give your functional threshold power a boost with Rouvy

Team Amani’s latest Rapha kit celebrates East Africa as its women’s squad targets Tour de France Femmes
New kit is inspired by colours, craftsmanship and cloth seen across East Africa

Merida's 'price-focused' ETMO trail bike is ready for e-bikepacking with Bosch motors
The ETMO has two travel options and two motor choices

How to use indoor training to boost your FTP
How Rouvy's focused training plans can help you meet your riding goals

Shimano's flagship gravel shoe has got me excited thanks to one standout component
Is Shimano finally taking gravel racing seriously?

Best road bikes 2026: our pick of the best endurance, race, women’s and entry-level road bikes
Plus our buyer’s guide to help you find your ideal bike

Electric bike insurance: all you need to know in 2026
Do ebike riders need insurance? Can I cover my ebike against theft? Your questions answered

The Paris-Roubaix 2026 route has been revealed. Will it make the race even faster?
Men’s race has 30 cobbled sectors totalling 54.8km of the 258.3km parcours, while women's race adds three new sectors

6 ways to use your cycling commute to get fit, from sprint intervals to taking it easy
Maximise your fitness and make your ride to work more fun

Review | Yeti LTE T4 is an incredible eMTB, but I’d buy the cheaper C2 model
The new Yeti is one of the best eMTBs out there when it comes to balancing grip, stability and manoeuvrability

Editor's Highlights

New Eddy Merckx titanium bikes are handmade in Italy – and I think they're stunning
A rugged titanium gravel racer and all-road/endurance bike join Merckx's handmade Corsa line-up

The new Basso Palta doesn’t reinvent gravel tech – but smart details make it a connoisseur’s choice
The Palta III gets wider tyres, down-tube storage and tweaked geometry, while neat accessories and well-considered design set it apart from the crowd

Best bike lights 2026 rated and reviewed: top picks from our expert testers
The best front and rear lights to keep you visible out on the roads
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Latest Reviews

Review | Fox Union BOA All Weather shoes make winter riding better – but they're a pain to take off
The All Weather shoes do a great job of keeping the elements out and your feet dry

Review | Factor Monza offers most of the speed and fun of top-spec Factors for far less money
The cheaper Monza breaks new ground for Factor

First-ride review | New Pivot Shuttle LT is a true enduro eMTB that challenged my perceptions
A full-fat electric enduro bike with a sparkling spec list

Review | Wilier Filante SLR ID2 is a great all-round race bike, but there's one thing missing
Plenty of substance accompanies model looks

First-ride review | In 20 years testing MTBs, I've never seen anything like the Orbea Rallon. It's awesome
The new Rallon RS could be a gamble for Orbea, but I think it’s a winner

Review | Oakley Meta Vanguard AI glasses give a glimpse of cycling's future, but they're missing some key features
The best camera is the one you have with you
Best Products

Updated | The best winter cycling shoes for road, gravel and mountain biking
Banish cold toes with our pick of tested winter cycling shoes for road cyclists and mountain bikers

Don’t buy a new eMTB until you’ve read these 6 essential tips
Expert advice you need to read before splashing out on an electric mountain bike

The best aero road bikes tested by BikeRadar
The best aero road bikes tested by BikeRadar – and everything you need to know about these go-fast aerodynamic machines

Gravel bike vs cyclocross bike: the differences (and similarities) explained
Both are drop-bar, dirt-loving steeds with some subtle differences

Best headphones for cycling in 2026 – plus our buyer's guide to cycling headphones
We've expanded our in-depth test of the best bone-conduction headphones and open-ear buds for cycling – find the right pair for you

Which Oakley sunglasses are right for you? Oakley cycling glasses reviewed and rated
We’ve road-tested Oakley’s cycling sunglasses collection to compare their features and performance
Advice

£200 vs £2,000 MTB kit: how much do you need to spend?
We compare cheap and money-no-object kit in the harshest conditions – the results will surprise you

How many carbs can your body use per hour when cycling? I tried the new at-home test that tells you
It’s all very well eating 120g an hour, but what if your body can’t process it? Here's where ExoAnalytics comes in

These are the 5 training areas you need to focus on to become a better cyclist
We speak to coaches Matt Clinton and Pav Bryan, and Wahoo sport scientist Mac Cassin, to see where you should focus your training

How to increase your average cycling speed: 15 tips to ride faster
Don't (necessarily) slam that stem, tuck like a tortoise, avoid the lanes and other tips to accelerate your rides

How to use indoor training to smash your next race, big ride or event
Build real-world results with indoor training

No time? No excuses: how to upgrade your lunch break for peak cycling performance
Make the most of your time away from your desk and boost your fitness on the bike
