
FKTs have become ultra-cycling's biggest trend – but what are they and why are they so popular?
What are FKTs, what are the rules and how do you go about nabbing one?

Best gravel suspension forks 2026 – plus our buyer's guide
The best gravel suspension forks will help you soak up bumps and take on rowdier trails

£700 KS Lev Circuit wireless dropper post, Scott MTB Volt EVO shoes, Timber bell and PNW Loam grips
Plus this week's highlights from BikeRadar

This invite-only camp is one of cycling media's most important events – here are this year's key stories so far
Bike Connection Agency hosts road and mountain bike press camps each year, with select brands showcasing new and updated products

A brief history of Winspace, plus new product highlights for 2025
Winspace’s performance bikes and wheels are designed to rival the best at lower prices

Gravel running is the new gravel biking as Pas Normal Studios joins with Salomon to launch spendy shoes and hydration vest
Collection applies PNS’s gravel cycling aesthetic to off-road running

Review | Albion Women’s ABR1 Pocket Bib Shorts are winners for big storage
Why these Ultra racer-led bib shorts work just as well for everyday riders

Moving forward: how cycling brought relief after a cancer diagnosis
The story of one man who found his way back to cycling after getting the right support and guidance

The Enhanced Games sees tech billionaires trying to build death-defying ‘superhumans’. Should we be worried?
James Witts, the author of Dope, gets exclusive access to the people behind this weekend's billionaire-funded Enhanced Games, where athletes will compete using performance-enhancing drugs. But that's just the start...

How did Shimano get its name? The story behind 13 MTB brands named after riders and founders
From industrial revolution inventors to riders-turned-entrepreneurs, these are the best-known companies in MTB named after the person responsible.

Warren Rossiter | Everyone's talking about 2.4in gravel tyres, but you don't need them
The cycling industry and pro riders are fitting ever-wider gravel tyres, but Warren explains why you shouldn't necessarily follow their lead

In brief | A huge week for Specialized, Canyon's new budget gravel bike, ultra-wide gravel rubber and no more Niner – plus the other key news you’ve missed this week
Catch up on the essential road and gravel headlines from the past seven days

“I was lucky to make it down the track”: MTB legend Steve Peat’s 3 favourite bikes, and how he rode them into the history books
Mountain bike legend Steve Peat welcomes us into his home to show us three of his favourite race bikes, and reminisce about his time riding them

Giant's answer to the CAAD 14 looks incredible – but there's a huge catch
The Giant TCR SLR is the alloy TCR you've been dreaming of – but good luck finding one

Editor's Highlights

Warren Rossiter | Forget race bikes, here are the 6 things that will make you a faster cyclist
These tips from Warren's years riding bikes have made him faster, more efficient and more capable. They could unlock the same benefits for you
Test OM-288 (preview only)

Garmin Edge 850 vs Wahoo Elemnt Roam 3: my head-to-head test shows you don't need the most expensive bike tech
Neither mid-level bike computer is flawless, but both deliver a premium experience
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Latest Reviews

First ride review | The new Guava Ace majors on fun not facts, but is this enough for a gravel race bike in 2026?
The new Guava Ace is racier than its predecessor, but can a modern race bike ignore the wind tunnel? Simon von Bromley rode the bike in Girona, Spain, to find out

Review | The Castelli Espresso 2 W DT Bibshort is a do-it-all workhorse that doesn't compromise on style
All style and substance - the Castelli Espresso 2 bibs can do both

Review | DT Swiss ARC 1100 Dicut 55 review: a polished performer, but look elsewhere for more progressive or better-value options
Although fast and well-made, the ARC 1100 Dicut 55's design is conservative compared to premium rivals

First-ride review | I tested the prototype Ridley RSS – and it could be the fastest gravel race bike I've ever ridden
Ridley's new prototype rights the wrongs of previous aero-gravel bikes

Review | The Rose Shave FFX Red AXS is a super-light and super-stiff aero bike that can compete with the best
Rose is back with a brand new aero road bike

Review | Fast, fun and a near-perfect spec – new Canyon Endurace is everything a modern endurance bike should be
A wonderful companion on big rides that’s excellent value for money
Best Products

These are the best GPS bike computers tested by BikeRadar
The best GPS cycle computers for road and mountain bikes from Garmin, Wahoo, Hammerhead, Bryton and more

We took 12 of the latest bike locks to the lab and tested them to destruction – here are the results
Plus, how to lock up your bike safely and securely

5 Chinese groupset brands you need to know about – and could be a money-saving choice
Chinese component brands are selling increasingly sophisticated parts at prices which undercut the big three

Best mountain bike shoes 2026: 17 flat and clipless MTB shoes tried and tested
Our top-rated flat and clipless shoes for mountain bikers

14 of the best dropper posts in 2026, and our buyer's guide
The best height-adjustable seatposts reviewed and rated by BikeRadar's expert testers

These five rear light radars make every ride safer, but only one earns my complete trust
Warren takes 5 of the latest bicycle radars to task, here's how they perform.
Advice

5 ways to make your riding fun again, from ditching your bike computer to MTB orienteering
Has your cycling experience stagnated? Spice up your riding with these top tips

10 essential bike maintenance tips for beginner cyclists
Learn how to keep your bike safe and smooth-running

Garmin Edge bike computers: a buyer’s guide to all the models
We explain the full range, from the Garmin Edge 1050 all the way down to the Edge 130 Plus

China's 'largest' groupset manufacturer is challenging mainstream brands – here's everything you need to know
All L-Twoo's electronic and mechanical groupset options for road, gravel and MTB riders and how to buy

"Be honest with me" – 10 things your doctor wants you to start doing now
From eating more fibre to getting more sleep, Dr Sheikh Mateen Ellahi reveals the easy health upgrades we should all focus on

Do cyclists need insurance to ride on the road? The facts and myths busted
Our comprehensive guide explains everything you need to know about insuring your bike and yourself