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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
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Felt claims the top spec of its new Breed gravel race bike weighs just 7kg
Lightweight, aero gravel race bike builds on the Nexar aero road bike’s design

This smart trainer rivals the best on the market and it now costs only £350

The 11 greatest road bikes of the 1990s, ranked (we agonised over the top two)
From steel to carbon, via a titanium and aluminium detour, the 1990s reshaped road bike design forever. Warren Rossiter ranks the 11 bikes that defined the era

Tour de France Femme avec Zwift 2027 Grand Départ revealed: London to host first team time trial in race's history
The peloton will also take in Northern England, with stage 1 starting in Leeds and stage 2 beginning in Manchester in “huge step forward for women's cycling”

How to keep improving your FTP all winter with consistent indoor training
Give your functional threshold power a boost with Rouvy

Reader poll | How much would you spend on your next pair of bib shorts?
Have your say to help shape our future testing

SRAM kills off nine drivetrains with new S-Series components
SRAM's S100, S200 and S500 Eagle 12-speed groupsets replace its budget drivetrains by combining existing features with new parts such as the UDH Half Mount.

Genesis switches Croix de Fer from Shimano GRX to CUES in bid to “boost ride ability, durability and serviceability”
There are also spec updates for the Tour de Fer and Vagabond

Fuel price surge prompts 28% of drivers to cycle or walk more, according to Cycling UK survey
Cycling body calls for government support to promote journeys by bike

A whole new drivetrain for only £249? Last season’s Shimano XT has a massive 61% off now
Grab Shimano's mechanical XT drivetrain for £249 from Merlin Cycles

I tested Nukeproof and Trek's aluminium trail bikes – and the winner is more engaging, capable and confidence-inspiring
How does the Nukeproof Reactor Alloy 290 compare to Trek's Fuel Ex 8 Gen 7?

Editor's Highlights

32in forks were the key talking point of the world's biggest cycling trade show – here are the options we've seen so far
A glimpse of the future of mountain biking
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IceTrike launches chainless tricycle where “pedalling is seamlessly converted into electrical propulsion”
Recumbent tricycle turns pedal power into electricity to power your ride
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Best free indoor cycling apps: 6 free alternatives to Zwift
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The best road bike helmets 2026, from entry-level to high-end, as tested by BikeRadar
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Advice

"Endurance fitness is rented, not owned" – how to regain fitness faster after detraining, according to an exercise physiology expert
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10 things doctors wish men knew about testosterone
From diagnosis to treatments, testosterone is shrouded in myths, misconceptions and misinformation. Here are 10 key facts doctors want all men to know

5 things this cardiologist and British Masters track champion wants every cyclist to know about heart health
Dr Nigel Stephens reveals how you can ride your bike safely through the shadow of heart disease

10 ways to make bike components last longer, from easy maintenance to storage advice
Our handy money-saving hacks to prolong the lifespan of your bike

How Sir Chris Hoy's devastating prostate cancer diagnosis sparked a conversation about national screening
The campaign for better prostate cancer awareness has provoked important questions about the lack of testing and screening. Why are men dying unnecessarily?

Cyclists who use energy gels risk severe tooth decay – here's what a dental professor says you should do
An expert's advice on how to minimise the damage sports drinks and energy gels do to your teeth