Best hardtail mountain bikes in 2026: top-rated hardtail MTBs and our buyer's guide
Our pick of the best hardtail mountain bikes over £2,000, under £2,000, under £1,500 and under £1,000
Gear of the Year | Bike lights are annoying – except this one
Why the Knog Blinder is the light of our managing editor’s life
This Australian city is a gravel rider's paradise – and the wine isn't bad either
Your destination guide to Adelaide, Australia
Gear of the Year | This rear hub is the trail-smoothing wonder I never knew I needed
e*thirteen’s approach to taming drivetrain feedback makes a big difference to suspension performance
These were the hottest trends in World Cup downhill tech in 2025
Rapid innovation and high-tech development in downhill racing are expected to continue into the 2026 World Cup season
10 cycling New Year's resolutions (and how to stick to them)
Aim high for your best year of cycling ever
Cycling in the snow: our top tips on how to stay safe and have fun in icy conditions
Cold weather calls for extra care – or specialist equipment
Save a massive 54% on the Kickr V6 and more in the Zwift Big New Year Sale
Upgrade your indoor training setup with Zwift's Big New Year Sale
20 wins from only 50 race days: Tadej Pogačar’s incredible 2025 season in numbers
Pogačar had a short but breathtaking 2025 season, surpassing 100 pro victories and igniting debate over whether he is the greatest of all time
I'm a 33-year-old with the VO2 max of a top pro cyclist. Could I have made the WorldTour?
There's far more to a pro contract than a high VO2 max
Gear of the Year | The road ahead is rocky for Campagnolo but Super Record 13 proves it's still fighting
A big year for the historic Italian brand has Simon excited for 2026 and beyond
This road cycling paradise also offers a near-infinite supply of gravel and MTB trails
Your destination guide to Provence, France
Updated | Rose Bikes re-enters UK market for the first time since Brexit
Rose Bikes advert and new UK consumer site says theGerman direct-to-consumer brand "are back in UK" for the first time since 2020
Gear of the Year | Suspension forks don't get any better than this
The Fox Podium fork’s upside-down format and stringent design process culminate in ultimate performance
Editor's Highlights
12 tips to keep you riding in cold, wet conditions
How to ride in the frost, wind and rain this winter
Best bike lights 2025 rated and reviewed: top picks from our expert testers
Our pick of the best front and rear lights to keep you visible out on the roads
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
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Latest Reviews
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A confidence-inspiring tubeless road tyre – when the tarmac is dry
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A thoroughly modern design that can hold its own against pricier gravel bikes
Review | Pirelli's P Zero Road TLR tyre is enticing with a top-level compound, but beware of its narrow sizing
Top-tier branding and compound headline
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Key tech means the Grand Prix TR is worth your consideration
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Impressive spec is backed up with high-speed performance on the race track
Review | SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS Transmission is equally at home on my enduro bike and my race bike
Unsurpassed shifting performance, but at a high price
Best Products
Gravel groupsets explained: everything you need to know about Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo and Microshift gravel groupsets
Single or double chainring, gear range and other key considerations when choosing the best gravel bike groupset for your riding style
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
Updated | The best electric bike pumps 2025 reviewed and rated
We’ve expanded our test of the latest electric pumps to find the best options for all riders
How to get your gravel bike ready for winter
Essential setup tweaks to take the sting out of winter gravel riding
What are rearview radar bike lights and should you use one?
A rearview radar can up your situational awareness, but it’s not a substitute for keeping alert as you ride
Virginia Tech has a new safest helmet: these are now the safest lids according to its independent testing
Virginia Tech has rated 284 cycling helmets for safety, with the top spot taken by the Canyon Deflectr
Advice
Bought your child a bike for Christmas? Now teach them how to ride it in 30 minutes
Skip the stabilisers and teach them to ride properly in as little as half an hour
Even the most committed cyclist can indulge this Christmas thanks to this nutritional sleight of hand
It's time to embrace the periodisation of nutrition
How to assemble a bike in 10 steps
New bike day is one of the best of the year, don’t let putting together the bike ruin the party
Mountain bike tyre pressure demystified | How to get the perfect pressure for any trail
Follow our step-by-step guide to get the perfect tyre pressure on your mountain bike for any trail or conditions
This is what happens inside your body during the toughest rides – and it's not pretty
By the end of a brutal race or sportive, your body has been through through the wringer. But what exactly goes on under the bonnet?
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...