
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

This fat-tyred Trek Equinox looks just as bizarre nearly 10 years on
We take a look at this Franken-bike and other creations from Drew Wilson of Cyclocarbon

Open letter opposing ‘restrictive’ ebike regulations gains 200 signatories from cycling industry
The letter says the proposed changes to electric bike regulations would turn Europe into a “desert of light electric mobility innovations”

This broccoli shot promises to lower blood lactate – and send your endurance sky-high
A Nomio shot contains isothiocyanates, which prime the body to handle physical stress

Review | Specialized Vado SL 2 4.0 goes further than ever, but it's heavier than ever too
Specialized’s updated Vado SL adds range at the expense of a light weight, but I’m good with that

Premier Tech to sponsor new team after leaving Israel–Premier Tech
After confirming its withdrawal from Israel–Premier Tech, the Canadian company reveals its sponsorship of St Michel – Preference Home – Auber93

New Ratio Mech rear derailleur offers Full Mount and hanger compatibility for Shimano and SRAM drivetrains
Wide range of configurations and rebuildability attractive features of Ratio’s first complete derailleur

6 accessories to take your home workshop from punter level to pro
These BiGDUG deals can help you level up your workshop

Will Soffe | I'm a professional bike mechanic and these are the disc brake features you should avoid
Which hydraulic disc brakes are the best and worst to bleed and adjust, and what to look out for

Garmin releases software updates to help you monitor well-being and take your cycling ‘to the next level’
The features are already rolling out to select bike computers and smartwatches

World's lightest 50mm-deep aero disc wheelset weighs less than a bag of sugar
Schmolke introduces new TLO 50 wheels, weighing only 940g

Rapha founder Simon Mottram invests in boutique bike brand Quirk Cycles
Quirk looks to expand, claiming to be unaffected by current cycle industry gloom

Lazer says its new twin-layer EPS foam is a "groundbreaking advancement" in helmet safety
Revamped Impala helmet, featuring DualCore technology, was developed with pro downhill rider Jono Jones

Hi-vis is not a silver bullet for cycling safety – but this hack might be
Research shows that failure of cognition, not lack of visibility, needs to be addressed

Editor's Highlights

YT Industries relaunches and promises to fulfil back orders after founder saves it from administration
CEO Markus Flossmann buys back and relaunches the MTB brand

Heart problems can strike any cyclist – here's how to navigate an alarming diagnosis
Nick Christian examines the mental scars of riding with a worrying heart condition

Don't waste your money – these £500 smart trainers are good enough for 99% of riders
The JetBlack Victory, Wahoo Kickr Core 2 and Elite Rivo go head-to-head
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Lightweight knee pads for trail riding

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A lesson in well thought-out road bike design yields real results

Review | The Elite Rivo is a wonderfully compact smart trainer but it lags behind the competition in key areas
Can Elite's compact mid-range smart trainer keep pace with the competition?

First-ride review | Is the Giant Anthem X Advanced SL 0 the saviour of trail bikes? It certainly has the potential
World Championship-winning DNA ensures this fast-trail bike is flat-out

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The new Rave gets busy when the going gets tricky

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The King Zydeco 2 is great on the road and smoother gravel
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TrainingPeaks Virtual: everything you need to know about the indoor-riding app for serious cyclists, coaches and data-driven riders
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Our pick of the best front and rear lights to keep you visible out on the roads

Best cargo bib shorts: all-day comfort with space to stash the essentials
Leave your backpack at home with these top-rated cargo shorts

7 of the best mountain bike lights for night riding
Seek out new trails after dark with the best MTB lights

Rouvy vs Zwift: how do two of the best indoor training apps compare?
Both apps provide an immersive training environment, but how do they differ?

Disc brake pads explained: organic vs sintered vs semi-metallic
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Advice

This wearable tech is so effective that Tadej Pogacar's team pays out of its own pocket to use it
Could Core's heat sensor boost your ability to ride in hot weather?

Will Soffe | This humble tool is the most important in your workshop – find out why
Hex keys are the most frequently required tool for working on your bike. Here's everything you need to know and why it’s essential to have a set in your toolbox

"It solves all of the problems with tubeless” – how 'faux tubeless' could kill your punctures without the mess
Why this frame builder and cycling journalist started glueing inner tubes to his tyres

How to choose the right coil spring for your bike
Coil shocks can offer a low-stiction, low-maintenance solution for your mountain bike suspension, but you need to pick the right coil spring for your bike and riding. Here’s how…

These are the 7 training mistakes I see most often, says world-renowned cycling coach
From inconsistent training to working too hard, too fast, Joe Friel has seen it all in his 45 years of coaching

Fit older male cyclists face these hidden heart risks – here's why that shouldn't put you off riding
Heart scarring and irregular rhythms are much more likely in older people when they are engaged with intense cycling, a new study has shown