Virginia Tech has a new safest helmet: these are now the safest lids according to its independent testing
Virginia Tech has rated 284 cycling helmets for safety, with the top spot taken by the Canyon Deflectr
UCI confirms equal number of women's and men's starts in cycling at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Gender parity continues from the 2024 Games
UK bike light laws 2025: what you need to know
Flashing or steady lights? How bright is too bright? We explain everything you need to know about bicycle light laws in the UK
Government allocates £626m to English councils to promote active travel
Councils also ranked on their promotion of active travel
6 reasons why your next bike should be a hardtail
Cotic’s Cy Turner and Merida’s Jon Woodhouse explain why hardtails can inject more fun into your riding and be oh-so satisfying
Factor officially launches the One, the "fastest UCI-legal road bike in the world"
David Millar and Rob Gitelis explain what’s behind Factor’s latest bike and how it’s so fast
Battery fires could be a thing of the past thanks to this new smart tech
How BatteryIQ could revolutionise ebike safety
“Dual-sided power for less” – how Favero is making pro-level power data more accessible
The Italian brand’s power meters offer innovative, element-proof performance with reliability at their core
Review | Zipp 303 SW is a high-performance, versatile wheelset that adds usable data-driven tech
The new 303 SW is a truly excellent do-it-all wheelset
UCI confirms 2026 WorldTour teams with promotions, relegations and one special measure
The UCI has granted licences for 14 women's WorldTour and 18 men's WorldTour teams
Blood-flow restriction sounds like torture, but it could boost your cycling performance – here's why
Plus two other cutting-edge products the pros are using
Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe pull plane to take-off in training camp stunt
Watch the WorldTour team pull a glider into flight
YT Industries returns to its roots after relaunch with new ultra-limited Tues downhill bike
There will only be 50 available worldwide
Gear of the Year | These flat-pedal shoes have everything I need for life at the trail centre – and the pub
The Fox Union BOA Flat is functional and fashionable on DH tracks, at the dirt jumps and even on the high street
Editor's Highlights
Best gravel bikes in 2025: 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
Lance Armstrong narrates documentary on history of legendary American bicycle company
No Hands will debut at film festivals next year and uses “AI-enhanced visual storytelling”
5 reasons you need to try night riding this winter, from sharpening your skills to meditative climbs
Heading out on the bike after dark can unlock all sorts of benefits – here's why you should give it a go
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The Cycle to Work scheme has saved 1.6 million people up to 47% on a new bike – here's how to join them
Despite speculation of a return to £1,000 cap, the scheme stays unchanged in the 2025 budget – here’s how you can make the most of it
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Best free indoor cycling apps: 7 free alternatives to Zwift
Want to get training without paying? Here’s our guide to the best free indoor training apps to support your riding
TrainingPeaks Virtual: everything you need to know about the indoor-riding app for serious cyclists, coaches and data-driven riders
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Advice
What are mini-hook rims and do we really need them?
Experts from across the wheel-building industry share their thoughts on this growing trend
How to pressure wash a bike safely
How to jet wash your road or mountain bike and what to avoid
Don't let winter ruin your mountain biking – read our guide for what to wear, how to prep and where to ride
Our top tips on mountain bike kit, setup and riding for winter
"I found it hard to accept I was no longer a rider" – what Nathan Van Hooydonck did next after the cardiac arrest that nearly killed him
The 27-year-old was one of the world’s fittest pro cyclists when a heart attack took it all away in an instant. We find out how he’s coping with his new way of life
Winter training for cyclists: how to make this your best winter yet
Five tips to get the most out of your training
11 tips to stay motivated through winter
How to drag yourself out of bed and keep riding through winter