The attention economy has hijacked your focus – here's why it's time to embrace boredom
You need to stop bombarding your brain with information and do nothing
Today is your last chance to vote in our Rider of the Year Awards – cast your vote now
Have your say and help crown MBUK and Cycling Plus’ top riders of 2026 before voting closes on October 14
The best budget bike pedals for mountain biking, road and casual riding
Six affordable bike pedals that are worth your hard-earned cash
10 ways to improve your lung performance for cycling, according to a breathing coach
Learn how to breathe like a pro cyclist with our ultimate guide to cycling and breathing
MAAP and Mental Athletic release capsule collection for “unprecedented new era in cycling”
The collection is said to give performance a "wider definition"
Nick Clark | I found Canyon's new Avinox-powered eMTB a riot to ride, but it highlights a big problem with the bike industry
Avinox has taken the electric mountain bike market by storm, with brands rushing to adopt its powerful motors and riders seemingly unwilling to settle for anything less. But are we forgetting what makes a great mountain bike in the first place?
Review | New Canyon Spectral:ON CF 9 matches 1,500W of pure power with a playful character that's hard to resist
With Avinox's mighty M2S motor, an all-new carbon frame and updated geometry, Canyon's fourth-generation Spectral:ON promises the best of both worlds
FLR's gravel and XC shoes pack in plenty of tech without the price tag
Value-packed shoes straight from Bulgaria
Review | Magicshine’s Allty 800 v2 and Seemee 50 v2 review: a good-value light set with a bonus feature I like
Power and a good price, what's not to like?
Inaugural Rouvy Fest kickstarts indoor cycling season with Wout van Aert, Victor Campenaerts, Andrew Feather and others
The festival runs from 12-25 October
MAAP opens LaB concept store in London's Soho, only moments away from Rapha
MAAP co-founder Jarrad Smith explains the thinking behind the brand's concept stores and his entrepreneurial route into making cycling kit
Luke Marshall | 5 things I learned testing Shimano’s new Deore drivetrain and why I’d rather spend the savings on riding trips and coaching
Shimano’s latest mechanical Deore drivetrain impressed on the trail, but living with it highlighted a few simple things Shimano could improve
Everything you ever wanted to know about dynamo hubs and lights
What is a bike dynamo, how do they work and are they worth buying? Plus buying recommendations for the best dynamo hubs and lights on the market
Firefighters tackle "heartbreaking" blaze at Atherton factory in Wales
Fire crews were called to the Atherton Bikes facility on Sunday
Editor's Highlights
6 bikes with 32-inch wheels that have got us excited
32in is taking off for XC MTBs and gravel bikes – these bikes show the potential of the larger wheel size
Warren Rossiter | I test bikes all year round and these are my tips for cycling in the winter, after years of surviving the wet and cold
Winter is coming… and Warren can't wait
How to pump up a bike tyre in six simple steps
The ins and outs of getting your tyres pumped and primed
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Latest Reviews
Review | Lezyne's Fusion Drive 500+ & KTV Drive Pro+ make a decent light set, but you’ll need to stay on top of charging
The rear light is a strong performer and worth considering on its own
Review | Shimano Deore M7200/M6200 review: why spend more when the shifting is this good?
The latest mechanical Deore drivetrain delivers accurate, dependable shifting and impressive performance under load
First-ride review | Ridley Falcn RS 2.0 is a better bike for you and me, but I miss the original's point-and-shoot character
Redesigned lightweight race bike rejects one-bike-to-rule-them-all concept
Review | Smith Forefront 3 is one of the best MTB helmets I've ever tested thanks to quality construction and fit
Smith's top-tier trail helmet is worth its high price
Review | The new Orbea Orca Aero is a thrilling modern aero racer, but there's one upgrade I'd make
The new Orca Aero gets revised geometry to make it more stable at speed, a lighter frame and very wide 37mm tyre clearances
Review | Canyon Endurace Allroad is affordable, practical and versatile – it's the perfect beginner’s performance bike
Struggling to find a bike to get into road or gravel cycling? Problem solved…
Best Products
Best mountain bike wheels in 2026: trail, all-mountain and enduro wheels tested
Our pick of the best trail-tested wheelsets and what to know before you buy
Best mountain bike mudguards: 6 of the top mudguards tested, plus our buyer's guide
Our pick of the best front and rear MTB mudguards
The best electric bike pumps 2026 reviewed and rated
We’ve expanded our test of the latest electric pumps to find the best options for all riders
8 of the best budget bike lights for safe night riding, according to our test team
Keep yourself safe on the roads with our discount light recommendations
8 of the best mountain bike lights for night riding
Seek out new trails after dark with the best MTB lights
8 of the best bike upgrades that will transform your ride – without breaking the bank
Marginal costs for major gains
Advice
Outer space, the battlefield, prison: staying fit in the world's most extreme environments
How this astronaut, prisoner and soldier maintain their fitness in such extraordinary circumstances
Can fearless descending make up for climbing fails? We head to the Swiss Alps to find out
We consult former pro sprinter Greg Henderson – a rider who had to perfect the art of going downhill to stay in a race
I’m a pro mechanic and here are my 5 tips to make your ebike components last longer
The power and weight of electric bikes can increase component wear and their specialised electronics need extra care – this is how to prolong the life of your ebike
Forget ketones and lactate gels: pre-race nerves are an untapped fuel source we can all learn to harness
Racers and psychologists offer their tips and expertise on squeezing something good out of what can be an overwhelming situation
This is why your knees hurt when cycling – and here's how to fix them
How to identify and treat specific overuse knee conditions for cyclists
How to optimise tyre pressure for speed, comfort, grip and puncture protection
Finding the right tyre pressure for your road bike can increase your speed, comfort, grip and puncture resistance