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Forget heart rate: this breathing sensor is like having a £40,000 lab on your chest
Why Vingegaard’s new breathing sensor could be the biggest breakthrough in wearable performance tech since the heart rate monitor
Best bottle cages 2025: 12 bike bottle holders rated by our experts
The best bottle cages in 2025, as tested by our team of experts
Best cycling gloves 2025: 8 top-rated pairs plus our buyer's guide
Our favourite fingerless mitts for when the weather is a little warmer
You can now buy Canyon bikes on Amazon – here's everything you need to know
We explain the pros and cons of buying a Canyon bike from Amazon and what's available
Buying Guides
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
Best mountain bike shoes 2025: 20 flat and clipless MTB shoes tried and tested
Our top-rated flat and clipless shoes for mountain bikers
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
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
9 tips to survive cycling in the heat, from how much to drink to why you should take a hot bath
How to stay hydrated, fuelled and safe when cycling in the heat
9 essential gravel riding tips from the pros
Explore exciting new terrain and improve your off-road skills with our indispensable gravel riding advice
Move over Strava – here are 4 free alternatives to the popular fitness app
Strava has plenty of attractive features, but these free alternatives offer much of the same functionality and can save you some cash
Health
27 reasons why you need to take up cycling | How bike riding can boost your brain power, fitness and more
Essential reasons to take up cycling
Your ideal body weight for cycling might not be as light as you think – sports nutritionists explain why
Expert tips on aligning your weight, nutrition and training with your riding goals
A 2023 study identified women’s cycling injuries and health concerns... Here's how you can overcome them
Study finds women-specific injuries and concerns for female cyclists, including hip pain and Low Energy Availability
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
"It's why racing is so fast now" | Forget aerodynamics and new tech, rising carb limits are behind the lightning-fast speeds of WorldTour racing
Recipe: these tahini banana bread muffins are the perfect indulgent mid-workout snack for plant-based athletes
This Michelin-starred chef's muffin recipe is a satisfyingly semi-savoury vegan sweet treat
Save money by making your own energy drinks – this is how you do it
Save cash with homemade sports hydration
Sizing and Fit
Gravel bike geometry and sizing: everything you need to know
Demystifying the numbers behind your frame design, and how to choose the best gravel bike and size for you
Expert explains why you can't find a comfortable saddle – and what to do about it
Bike fitter James Thomas explains the causes of saddle discomfort and what you can do about them
The ultimate guide to bike sizes: road, MTB, gravel and hybrid sizing explained
BikeRadar's beginner's guide to finding the right size bike
Skills and Technique
7 rookie cycling errors guaranteed to ruin your ride to work
Commuting by bike can make you happier, healthier and save you money – just don't make these mistakes
"Fixed gear bikes are stupid and pointless, and I freaking love them" – 5 surprising reasons you need a fixie in your life
Better pedalling isn't one of them
10 essential tips for taking your first Strava KOM/QOM
How to become a King or Queen of the Mountains
Workshop
Own an ebike? Here's you can make it last longer and save money
How to wash an ebike, how to update a motor's firmware and other ebike maintenance basics explained
I'm a pro bike mechanic and this hack will save you bleeding your brakes
Former World Cup mechanic Will Soffe explains why you might not need to bleed your brakes
15 common bike maintenance mistakes – and how to avoid them
We've all been there… Steer clear of these avoidable errors and avoid any unnecessary trips to the bike shop