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
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
6 tips to get the most out of your smart trainer
Our top hints and tricks to make life with your smart trainer easier
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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
Ashley Quinlan | My testing shows you no longer have to buy expensive bike tyres – here's why
Great performance for less? Now you’re talking…
Gear of the Year | Zipp’s 303 SW wheelset made every ride better
Brilliant new wheels with integrated tyre pressure sensors
The 7 biggest cycling tech stories of 2025 – from the UCI’s rulebook changes to a divisive gravel bike
Dive back into what made 2025 such an interesting (and controversial) year for bike tech
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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Impressive spec is backed up with high-speed performance on the race track
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Unsurpassed shifting performance, but at a high price
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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...