Confusion, crossover and China: our gravel tech predictions for 2026
Our expert tech team gaze into the crystal ball
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With year-round sun and high-altitude climbs, Tenerife is road cycling heaven
This new winter jacket and baselayer may be my all-time favourite Santini kit
I’ve been a long-time fan of Santini’s winter offerings, and its latest jacket and baselayer might be the best yet
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
Assos signs multi-year deal with EF Pro Cycling – but will it match Rapha’s wild kits?
Swiss brand joins American team in a long-term agreement
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
From drawing board to a World Championship-winning production bike in only 18 months: the inside story of the new Giant Anthem
Alan Hatherly piloted a prototype Giant Anthem to victory at the UCI Cross-country Mountain Bike World Championships. Hatherly and Giant's Joe Staub reveal how the bike was made
The UCI rule changes for 2026 you need to know about
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5 reasons you don’t need to buy a new bike in 2026
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Forget 10,000 steps a day, it’s a 1960s marketing gimmick – here's what you need to do to enjoy a longer life
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Gear of the Year | Grip, control and comfort: these are the best tyres I’ve ever ridden
Schwalbe's Radial tyres make a genuine difference on the trail, if grip is what you're looking for
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
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Editor's Highlights
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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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The best waterproof socks will keep your feet dry even in torrential rain. We explain how and pick out three of our favourites
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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
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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
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Advice
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Cold weather calls for extra care – or specialist equipment
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There's far more to a pro contract than a high VO2 max
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Skip the stabilisers and teach them to ride properly in as little as half an hour
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It's time to embrace the periodisation of nutrition
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New bike day is one of the best of the year, don’t let putting together the bike ruin the party