Features

20 wins from only 50 race days: Tadej Pogačar’s incredible 2025 season in numbers
Pogačar had a short but breathtaking 2025 season, surpassing 100 pro victories and igniting debate over whether he is the greatest of all time

Gear of the Year | The road ahead is rocky for Campagnolo but Super Record 13 proves it's still fighting
A big year for the historic Italian brand has Simon excited for 2026 and beyond

This road cycling paradise also offers a near-infinite supply of gravel and MTB trails
Your destination guide to Provence, France

Review | Outlier Pendulum flat pedals offer unrivalled grip, but one flaw might put you off
One-sided self-righting pedal, designed with performance in mind

Gear of the Year | Suspension forks don't get any better than this
The Fox Podium fork’s upside-down format and stringent design process culminate in ultimate performance
What's new?

Zipp’s 303 SW wheelset made every ride better | Warren Rossiter's Gear of the Year 2025
Brilliant new wheels with integrated tyre pressure sensors

The 7 biggest cycling tech stories of 2025 – from the UCI’s rulebook changes to a divisive gravel bike
Dive back into what made 2025 such an interesting (and controversial) year for bike tech

This 5-star safety-rated smart helmet has an LED light bar and crash-alert system
The Unit 1 Neon helmet features built-in brake lights and indicators operated by remote control, and connects to your phone

I tested two £1,000 hardtails head to head – and the winning bike is far more capable than you might think
How does the Whyte Secta S compare to Giant's Talon 0?

SRAM’s Maven Ultimate brakes are the best I’ve used in 30 years of mountain biking | James Costley-White's Gear of the Year 2025
The US brand’s top gravity anchors are my pick, boasting incredible power and a great feel
First Look Friday
Every cyclist, whether you're a road rider or mountain biker, loves new gear and First Look Friday is our weekly round-up of the most interesting, innovative and exciting products to land in the BikeRadar office.
From the latest gadgets to drool-inducing superbikes, via cutting-edge clothing and everyday accessories, there's something for everyone.
Check back every Friday for the latest instalment or take a look through the archive below.
Why Misspent Summers' MTB World Cup yearbooks are the best way to enjoy XC, DH and enduro racing
The best way to follow mountain bike racing

The Dynamic Bike Care Clean Machine is the small portable pressure washer I’ve been missing for years
At last, no more muddy car boots

Wolf Tooth's CTRL pedals challenge big names with in-built Q-factor adjustment
New CTRL pedals are pricey but offer innovative features
Long Reads

Meet the 21-year-old who wants to be the first WorldTour or pro Continental para-cyclist
After heartbreak in Paris, BikeRadar and Cycling Plus’ Newcomer of the Year for 2025, Archie Atkinson, has his sights set on glory

Why this amateur cyclist rode the men’s Tour de France route – plus transfers – to raise money for a mental health charity
After a breakdown in 2021, Amy Hudson turned to cycling to help her recovery. This year, the 29-year-old – our Rider of the Year for 2025 – completed her biggest challenge yet

How Formula One tech is helping Tour de France racers ride faster than ever (without breaking the rules)
An in-depth look at the rise of big data and the brightest minds, often inspired by the world of racing cars…
Opinion

Ashley Quinlan | My testing shows you no longer have to buy expensive bike tyres – here's why
Great performance for less? Now you’re talking…

Gear of the Year | This ultra-light bikepacking tent has travelled the world with me
The Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL1 Bikepacking tent has been well-travelled this year

Simon says: dear bike industry, I’ve had enough of unsubstantiated aero claims
A so-called ‘aero bottom bracket’ has Simon in a grump
Bike Gallery
In BikeRadar's bike gallery features, we bring you a detailed look at the bikes, wheelsets, components and tech used by cyclists from all walks of life – from WorldTour tech to niche hill climb bikes, we've covered it all.

This Cannondale SuperSix has been transformed into a ‘good-for-nothing’ fixie – and we love it
Professional bike mechanic Paul Legendre bought the road frameset for €70 before adding track dropouts, and plans to ride the bike from Paris to Brittany

This 5.9kg mystery Cervélo is everything that’s great about hill climb bikes
A closer look at Bhima Bowden's lightweight Cervélo from the National Hill Climb Championship

This sub-5kg Cannondale Capo is an ode to minimalism
Rob Borek's Cannondale Capo is a commuter turned hill climb slayer and was raced by Arion Oates at the National Hill Climb Championships
BikeRadar Tech Q&A
Do you have a cycling question you want answered? Every month, we’ll select the most interesting questions and bring you an expert-level response from our unparalleled access to the greatest minds in cycling, both on the BikeRadar staff and across the industry. Send your questions to podcast@bikeradar.com

Your tech questions answered | Fazua vs Bosch vs Shimano vs Yamaha... which ebike motor should I buy?
What are the pros and cons of each system?

Your tech questions answered | Does the mountain bike I'm looking for exist?
We help a reader trying to find their dream electric mountain bike

Your tech questions answered | Which gravel bike should I buy to replace my Cannondale Topstone AL?
Suspension performance is the key for this reader
Racing

Oscar Onley to Ineos Grenadiers: A stepping stone or the final piece in the puzzle?
The young Scot has secured his dream move, but toppling Pogačar is a tall order

42.9kph and 365 injuries: the men’s 2025 WorldTour season in numbers
Charlie Allenby shares the numbers that defined the 2025 cycling season

48kph and 36 years: the numbers behind the 2025 Women’s WorldTour
A big year for Wiebes, Vollering, Longo Borghini and Ferrand Prévot
Routes and Rides

9 tips to conquer the Rapha Festive 500
How to tick off 500km between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve

You need to visit this capital of cool where world-class gravel riding and nature collide
Your destination guide to Oslo, Norway

5 reasons you need to try night riding this winter, from sharpening your skills to meditative climbs
Heading out on the bike after dark can unlock all sorts of benefits – here's why you should give it a go
Tech Features

DJI's Avinox eMTB motor is better in every respect, but I’d still buy a Bosch-powered bike for one reason
I pitted the DJI Avinox M1 against Bosch's Performance Line CX-R, and found there’s more to a motor than outright power and torque

What are mini-hook rims and do we really need them?
Experts from across the wheel-building industry share their thoughts on this growing trend

Carbon spokes have quietly gone mainstream – but this is why they’ll never fully replace steel
Weight savings and stiffness gains are driving adoption of carbon spokes on premium road bike wheelsets, but their fragility, cost and aero quirks mean steel will remain the de facto choice for most riders