
BBB's new universal Presta valve adaptor promises all gain and no pain
CoreCap offers 300% greater airflow and universal pump compatibility

The 10 things I wish I knew when I started cycling (don’t make the same mistakes)
With the benefit of hindsight, Mark Bailey looks back on the biggest errors he made when he took up cycling

Tour de Zwift returns for 2026 with the chance to win a Zwift Ride
You'll have to clock up 557.9km on Zwift across six weeks to be entered into the prize draw

Long-term review | Orbea's Wild rides exceptionally, but I couldn't own it for one reason
Departing senior technical editor Alex reaches the end of the line with the M-Team

Sold Secure bike lock ratings explained | Diamond, Gold, Silver and Bronze rated locks compared
What are the differences between each Sold Secure lock rating? And is it actually worth buying a higher-rated one?

Bosch’s new app feature could deter ebike thieves
Marking your electric bike as stolen in Bosch’s eBike Flow app will make it “worthless to thieves”

Pro's first 3D-printed saddle helps you get 'more aero and more comfortable'
The new Stealth 3D's hexagonal cells are designed to absorb vibrations, reducing road buzz and rider fatigue

How to use Wahoo’s indoor cycling ecosystem to fast-track your training this winter
How you can bring Wahoo's indoor training hardware and software together to become a stronger rider

The rise of 1x, a shift-change in geometry and the hookless debate rages on – BikeRadar’s 2026 road tech predictions
Our expert team look ahead to 2026 with interest

Escape a fitness rut and get 2026 off to a flyer with these six essential strategies
Recharge your dwindling willpower or overcome a stale fitness plateau with these motivational tricks from sports psychologist Dr Jamie Barker

Review | Diamant 140 is a fun retro-modern commuter bike built to get rough, but it's too heavy
The 140 is a trail-ready gravel bike with 650b wheels and a suspension fork, that can also handle commuting duties

Warren Rossiter | Lightweight gravel race bikes are cyclocross bikes, so let's start calling them that again
Why has cyclocross become so uncool to brands that they’ve rebadged their pro-level 'cross bikes as gravel racers?

Confusion, crossover and China: our gravel tech predictions for 2026
Our expert tech team gaze into the crystal ball

From big-wheel hardtails to automatic shifting – the mountain bike tech we want to see in 2026
Our tech team divulge their mountain bike wish lists for next year

Editor's Highlights

Tom Marvin | Budget alloy XC hardtails will make a comeback in 2026 and I’m here for it
The time is right to return to the hardtail life

The UCI rule changes for 2026 you need to know about
Everything the UCI is banning in road races from January

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
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Latest Reviews

Review | Vittoria’s Rubino V Tubeless tyre is the best Rubino I’ve tried, but it struggles in the wet
A confidence-inspiring tubeless road tyre – when the tarmac is dry

Review | Trek's Checkpoint ALR 5 Gen 3 proves great gravel bikes don't have to cost a fortune – but I'd make one upgrade
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

Review | Continental’s Grand Prix TR tyre offers flagship grip and competitive rolling resistance for a good price
Key tech means the Grand Prix TR is worth your consideration

Review | The Lauf Elja XC Ultimate Flight Attendant is the best-value high-end XC race bike on the market
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
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Studded tyres for snow and ice: what's the point and do you need them?
Everything you ever wanted to know about spiked tyres for cycling on ice

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

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
Advice

Forget 10,000 steps a day, it’s a 1960s marketing gimmick – here's what you need to do to enjoy a longer life
Fewer steps, faster walking and more resistance training are all key to longevity

10 cycling New Year's resolutions (and how to stick to them)
Aim high for your best year of cycling ever

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

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