Best gravel bikes in 2026: 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
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
The Avona Velum SUB6 is a 5.92kg road bike with a focus on 'real-world' speed
987g wheels form part of a holistic build
How to watch Milan-San Remo 2026: global options for live TV and streaming
This is where you can watch the first Monument of the year
Warren Rossiter | After 2012, cycling on the roads was a dream, but now it’s a nightmare – here's what we can do about it
Warren thought the sunny uplands of the post-2012 world would last, but that hasn't been the case
Felt's new Nexar is the lightest aero bike it has ever made, but that hasn't compromised its speed or comfort
Under new ownership, Felt launches aero bike with 6.48kg claimed weight
5 downhill tech trends from Not A Race – from lead weights and huge rotors to smart sensors
What we learned ahead of the 2026 downhill season at the Not A Race timed testing event
Knog’s Modemaker app solves over-complicated bike light modes and it’s straight out of The Matrix
Light brands take note, this is how light customisation should be
Review | 7mesh Guardian Apex jacket has plenty of waterproof tech, but there's a reason I can't recommend it
Environmentally-friendly ePE Gore-Tex and a lofty price tag position the Guardian Apex as a premium jacket
Unreleased Öhlins shock spotted on prototype Specialized Demo DH bike with hidden drivetrain and Brembo brakes
Jordan Williams' pre-production Demo is the fastest bike at Not A Race
How big is your cluster? Why you need to try this addictive cycling craze
Tile hunting, or tile bagging, could become your new obsession, but what is it and how do you get started?
This titanium handlebar is close to carbon weight but with aluminium assurance
Berm Cycle's Roam Riser handlebar and RAD2 stem are unconventional to say the least
The 5 best new titanium gravel bikes of 2026 so far
Our pick of the new off-road bikes made from this classic material
32in wheels take their first elite XC race win at Cape Epic
Felix Stehli and Marc Pritzen take Stage 3 of the Cape Epic, putting a 32in wheel on the top spot for the first time
Editor's Highlights
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"
4 bikes you can buy with this mind-blowing automatic-shifting tech
We look at the bikes that feature Shimano's Q'Auto system
“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"
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Latest Reviews
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
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
Best Products
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The best tyres for racing, training and more…
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
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?
Advice
Spring is finally here, but is your mountain bike ready? These are the 10 steps you need to follow
Essential tune-up advice for mountain bikers
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
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
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
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