Advice
Gravel bike vs hybrid bike – the differences (and similarities) explained
We explain the pros and cons of these two versatile bike genres to help you decide which is best for you
Best full-face mountain bike helmets for downhill and enduro trails
Top-rated full-face mountain bike helmets, plus our buyer's guide
These 11 top tips will elevate your mountain biking and save you money
Mountain biking doesn’t have to break the bank – here are some of our favourite budget-friendly ideas
Zwift vs TrainerRoad: which is the right indoor cycling app for you?
We compare two of the biggest indoor cycling apps and weigh up their features, cost, benefits and drawbacks
Everything you need to know about Rouvy, the augmented reality indoor cycling app
A complete guide to the augmented-reality cycling app
What's new?
The best winter cycling jackets for 2025: 9 of the best windproof and water-resistant winter jackets
Outer layers that will keep you warm and dry
Best bike pumps 2025 | Top-rated track pumps and mini pumps
The best track pumps and mini pumps, plus our buyer's guide
Your MTB suspension is probably great – but tuning it could make it even better
We speak to J-Tech Suspension to find out how you can get the most out of your shock and fork
The best aluminium road bikes in 2025, from entry-level to race-ready
Our favourite alloy road bikes, as rated by BikeRadar's expert testers
Best electric gravel bikes: 9 gravel ebikes rated and reviewed
How to choose an electric gravel bike and our favourites
Buying Guides
Complete guide to Komoot | How to use the route-planning app
What Komoot is, how to use it and how it compares to Strava and RideWithGPS
Best winter road cycling and mountain biking gloves for 2025
Keep your hands warm when cycling, whatever the conditions
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
Fitness and Training
BIkeRadar's fitness and training section is packed full of expert advice for those looking to improve their road cycling or mountain biking
Best indoor cycling apps 2025: which training app should you use?
We compare the best indoor cycling apps, plus the gear you need to start riding indoors
Heat training could increase your FTP by 10 watts, according to Red Bull Bora-hansgrohe coach
Why pro cyclists are training at higher temperatures and how you can benefit
From smug gloating to unexpected wildlife encounters, here are 10 reasons to love winter cycling
Cold, wet, snowy, dark – we can't get enough of riding in winter…
Health
The science-backed route to New Year weight loss: 3 key lessons
Three tips to achieve healthy, consistent weight loss
With Sir Chris Hoy's new memoir out today, here's what you need to know about prostate cancer – and how to get tested
The inspirational Sir Chris Hoy recently announced his prostate cancer was terminal. Here, BikeRadar examines the cancer that affects one in eight men in the UK
How to get more sleep. And why a good night's rest will make you a better athlete
Dr Sarah Gilchrist explains why sleep is so important for exercise and how to be sleep strategic
Nutrition
Expert advice on nutrition for cycling including what you should eat when riding a bike, advice on supplements and dietary requirements plus healthy recipe ideas
The science behind cycling nutrition: how to maximise performance and recovery
Nutrition basics, how to manage your feeding when riding, DIY options and more
Best cycling recovery drinks in 2025: our favourite carb and protein mixes for post-ride refuelling
Find the best recovery drink for your riding and learn more about post-ride recovery in our buyer's guide
Protein for cycling: are you eating enough to recover fast and get stronger?
We explain everything cyclists need to know about this muscle-building micronutrient
Sizing and Fit
How to get the right handlebar reach for comfortable and efficient cycling
Why you shouldn’t ignore the size and shape of your handlebar
Road bike sizing: what size bike do I need?
Use our guide to ensure you choose the correct frame size
Q-factor explained: why it matters to cyclists and how to adjust yours
Q-Factor or stance width can affect your pedalling efficiency and comfort, but it’s tricky to get right
Skills and Technique
How to teach a kid to ride a bike in 30 minutes
Skip the stabilisers and teach them to ride properly in as little as half an hour
How to survive winter mountain biking – 7 tips from Bernard Kerr
Pivot Factory Racing’s Bernard Kerr brings you his top tips for keeping the fun going when it’s grim outside
Cycling in the snow: Our top tips on how to stay safe and have fun in icy conditions
Cold conditions call for extra care – or specialist equipment
Workshop
How to adjust your front derailleur in five simple steps
Follow our walkthrough to keep your front derailleur operating as it should
How to prepare your road bike for cold and wet conditions
Read our essential tips to prepare your bike for wet and salty roads
Basic bicycle safety check: make sure your bike is safe to ride with the M check
Make sure adult and kids' bikes are safe to ride using this beginner-friendly walkthrough and video guide