
13 of the best road bike tyres: our favourite tubeless and clincher tyres
The best tyres for racing, training and more…

New Fizik Lyra shoes give your toes more room to breathe and complement the latest bike geometry
Mid-priced road shoe could solve your toe-crush woes

New Fulcrum Sharq GR and Soniq GR wheels optimised for wider tyres and faster gravel racing
Both gravel wheelsets feature Fulcrum's 2-Wave Rim profile

Move over Strava – here are 4 free alternatives to the popular fitness app
Strava has plenty of attractive features, but these free apps offer much of the same functionality

Has the miserable UK winter drained your fitness? Here are 10 ways to get road-ready again this spring
Essential tips to get match-fit for road cycling

Review | Argon 18's well-priced Dark Matter is one of 2026's best gravel bikes
The new Dark Matter promises race-ready speed and capability for rugged adventures

The Bugatti Factor One brings hypercar engineering to high-performance cycling – and it’s incredibly exclusive
The project reflects the two brands' shared philosophy of an "obsessive attention to detail"

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

This Garmin bike computer offers flawless mapping and a brilliant touchscreen – now it's 20% cheaper
Improve your spring training with this discounted Garmin Edge 840 Solar

Look’s new gravel pedals are designed to satisfy racers and adventure riders alike
French pedal system innovator expands range with two new designs

4 bikes you can buy with this mind-blowing automatic-shifting tech
We look at the bikes that feature Shimano's Q'Auto system

"Bone fractures, joint displacements and lacerations”: Shimano agrees to pay $11.5m penalty over crankset failures
Settlement also requires Shimano to submit an annual report to the CPSC

“National disgrace”: it would take 12 years and £18.62 billion to repair local roads in England and Wales
Asphalt Industry Alliance chair says the amount needed to bring roads up to scratch has "increased dramatically"

‘One day it’s Porsche suspension, the next a WorldTour hub’ – meet the wheel brand prioritising reliability over weight
Nearly 60 years of industrial know-how underpins Ursus’ quiet rise in the WorldTour

Editor's Highlights

Best free indoor cycling apps: 6 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

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

Warren Rossiter | Aero bikes are for the pros – you’re better off with a bike that fits you
When it comes to your overall aero performance, the bike is a small part of the equation
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Latest Reviews

Review | Pinnacle Neon review: an ordinary-looking commuter bike with some of the best spec I've seen for £500
The Neon has an engaging ride and key components that do their job with the utmost reliability

Review | Oquo's RP50 LTD wheelset is light enough for the road and tough enough for gravel
Versatile all-road wheels from Basque brand

Review | Schmolke's TLO 50 wheels are the lightest I’ve ever tested – and among the best, too
The TLO 50 wheels weigh an astounding 977g, yet are made relatively traditionally

Review | Ridley Ignite GTX is effectively an MTB with drop bars – it won’t be for everyone
Ridley repurposes its Ignite SLX cross-country mountain bike frame with intriguing results

Review | Forget the big brands, Microshift Advent MX 11-speed is the workhorse drivetrain your ebike needs
Fast, quiet shifting for riders who value reliability over bragging rights

First-ride review | The SuperSix EVO 3 is racier than ever – but it's not the new Cannondale I want
Fifth-generation SuperSix EVO is an excellent all-rounder race bike, but it's a hard upgrade to recommend
Best Products

The best road bike helmets 2026, from entry-level to high-end, as tested by BikeRadar
Top choices rated for every price point, plus our buyer's guide to help find the right helmet for you

The best cycling shoes for every budget | Under £100, £150, £200, £300 and £400
Looking for new road cycling shoes? We've pedalled thousands of kilometres to help you pick the best pair for you

18 of the best bib shorts tested by BikeRadar
We've tested the leading bib shorts to keep you pedalling in style and comfort this summer

New Shimano Tiagra vs Shimano 105: how do the two groupsets compare?
Should you go 12-speed with 105 or stick at 11 with Tiagra?

This Chinese groupset brand is taking on SRAM and Shimano – here's everything you need to know
We take you through the full Wheeltop range, with offerings for road, gravel and mountain bikes

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
Advice

Cyclists should tread carefully when it comes to intermittent fasting, say experts – here's why
It does have its place, according to sports nutritionist Will Girling, but the pitfalls are numerous

Switch from base to build phase, check your progress and hone your fuelling – a cycling nutritionist and coach explain how to nail your 2026 goals
Plus key early-season workouts for road, gravel and mountain bike riders

How to adjust and index bike gears: diagnosing and fixing common shifting problems
Indexing gears, setting derailleur limits and replacing a rear derailleur explained with video walkthroughs

Why explosive, off-the-bike exercise slows ageing after 40 – plus 5 workouts to build a stronger body
Most of us slow down as we age. But research suggests explosive exercise is the secret to retaining muscle mass and mobility, and preventing pain as we get older

10 tips to make cycling to work a breeze, from bike choice to how to avoid getting sweaty
Our top commuter tips for getting to work by bike

Park Tool's Calvin Jones: "Buy a good workstand and don’t fear failure" – plus more wisdom from cycling’s most famous mechanic
As Calvin Jones retires, he explains the one thing home mechanics get wrong and how he’d fix the cycling industry