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Using a power meter opens up a wealth of training opportunities. Here's how to make the most of them

How to spice up your riding in 2026, from A to Z
We reveal our ultimate A-Z of fun, quirky and challenging rides for you to tick off this year, so you can make 2026 your most memorable year yet

Winter is nearly over! We're here to help make 2026 your best riding season ever
Start 2026 strong with advice, training tips and riding inspiration from BikeRadar, in association with Rouvy

Your tech questions answered | Are flashing bike lights illegal?
We break down the rules and regulations and share our best lighting practices

New Komoot Apple Watch app enables offline navigation, so you can leave your phone at home
Detailed maps and turn-by-turn routing now available without a phone

The hottest ebike of 2025 is in the January sale – and you can save £1,300
Amflow's PL Carbon Pro eMTB with the powerful DJI Avinox motor is temporarily available at a reduced price

Warren Rossiter | These are the 5 new endurance bikes I want to see in 2026
Endurance bikes are back with a bang – here's my wishlist for the year ahead

“At one point, we were up to five different options” – how Trek settled on its new modular Fuel platform
Trek has created the new Fuel chassis as a three-in-one, making it a modifiable, modular do-it-all trail bike. Alongside the new Fuel+ ebike, it's the company’s most comprehensive trail platform yet

Your tech questions answered | Why are my gears shifting when I pedal backwards?
We explain the likely causes of this common issue

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

Warren Rossiter | Drop bars shouldn't be banned at the Leadville Trail 100 because of safety – they should be banned to protect the race's legacy
Leadville’s decision to ban drop bars for safety reasons is spurious – if it had been to maintain the race as a classic mountain bike marathon, I’d be fine with that

Jack Luke | New Jersey’s ridiculous new ebike law could be terrible for cyclists worldwide – we must resist it
Why a misguided US crackdown on ebikes could set the stage for similar moves in the UK, where moral panic and politics already shape the debate

This bizarre new saddle could kill bum pain and erectile dysfunction, says cycling surgeon
The Felix prototype saddle cups your sit bones and features lots of adjustability

One of the greatest ever steel framesets is back – and it’s the only rim-brake bike I want
The original Supercorsa was designed for Fausto Coppi 70 years ago. Now Cinelli has revived it for 2026, and I want one

Editor's Highlights

Spotted: Unibet Rose Rockets teases new Rose aero bike and rebranded Ridley Dean Fast Disc TT bike
Rose's new Xlite spotted alongside rebranded TT bike

Atherton's first eMTB uses the most important motor on the market – and it's cheaper than its competitors
New S.170E combines DJI Avinox motor with DW4 suspension and proven geometry

Slower bikes and safer courses: Tour Down Under peloton weighs in on how to make pro cycling safer
How current and former pros would change the sport
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Latest Reviews

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

Review | Garmin's Edge MTB is a rugged alternative to the Edge 550, but the compromises don't quite add up
Pint-sized computer’s MTB functionality is a bonus, but there are limitations elsewhere

Review | HJC's Ibex 3.0 helmet offers exceptional fit and comfort, but it's a pricey purchase
The third-generation Ibex combines an elongated length with low volume and light weight

Review | The Prestaflator Pro inflator is the best upgrade I’ve made for my home workshop
If you own a compressor in your workshop, I recommend upgrading your inflator to this brilliant bargain

Review | Canyon's Sender CFR Team is a brilliant purebred race bike at an impressive price
Sender by name, sender by nature

Review | Ekoi’s PW8 is the best clipless pedal system I’ve tried, but there’s a catch
With only one very expensive shoe option, I won’t be switching yet
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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

Best gravel bikes in 2026: top-rated carbon, aluminium, titanium and steel gravel bikes reviewed
From bikepacking to gravel racing, our expert testers bring together the very best gravel bikes

Best endurance road bikes in 2026: our pick of the best bikes for speed and comfort
What to look for in an endurance road bike and our pick of the best

The best road bike helmets 2026, from entry-level to high-end, as tested by BikeRadar
Top choices rated for every price point, plus our buyer's guide to help find the right helmet for you

What are smart bike lights and should you use them for your cycling?
Smart bike lights improve your visibility and alert you to vehicles. We explain whether they're worth the investment and recommend our favourites

Bike computer vs smartphone vs smartwatch | Which is best for cycling?
Do you need a bike computer when smartwatches and phones do so much?
Advice

Why electrolytes are so important to cyclists – and so many others waste their time taking them
What you need to know about this important tool in exercise

The question every cyclist fears after a break from riding: how quickly do you lose fitness?
What happens to your fitness when you stop riding?

The science-backed route to New Year weight loss: 3 key lessons
Three tips to achieve healthy, consistent weight loss

I asked ChatGPT to be my new coach – this is what happened
Can AI rival a real-life coach or personal trainer?

Cycling develops one-dimensional fitness – these 7 cross-training benefits will make you a more rounded rider
From superior speed and power to enhanced durability and motivation, cross-training delivers multiple benefits

Zwift racing explained: everything you need to know about setup, categories, formats and tactics
Channel your inner racer without leaving your house