Biking For Beginners

Dear beginner cyclists: you're probably wearing your bike shorts wrong

No, you shouldn't wear underwear under cycling shorts. And why do cyclists wear padded shorts anyway?

Flat or clipless pedals: which are right for you?

We delve into the pros and cons of flat and clip-in pedals for the commuter, mountain biker, road and gravel cyclist

Road bike groupsets: everything you need to know

Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo – the component levels explained

Best commuter bike: What's the best bike for commuting in 2025?

Hybrid, electric bike, road bike, gravel bike or mountain bike – let us guide you through the commuter bike options

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

The complete guide to bike gears – bicycle transmissions explained

A beginner's primer on gears and how to use them

Mountain bike groupsets: the complete guide to SRAM, Shimano, TRP and Microshift drivetrains

Shimano, SRAM and Microshift – the complete hierarchy explained

Women's bike size guide: find the right mountain bike, hybrid, gravel or road frame with our women’s bike size charts

How to find the right size bike

Best hybrid bikes 2025 | Top-rated hybrid bikes and our buyer's guide

The best hybrid bikes for a range of budgets

Shimano SPD vs SPD-SL pedals: what’s the right system for you?

BikeRadar guides you through the ins and outs of Shimano’s two main pedal systems

How to measure a bike frame: our complete guide to sizing a bike

Fundamental measurements so you can compare frames like-for-like

1.6 million people have saved up to 47% on a new bike with Cycle to Work – here's how to join them

How you can grab a bike at a bargain price and get commuting

Bike components explained: a jargon buster for all of the key frame, wheelset and groupset parts on a bicycle

Get your head around headsets, drivetrains, derailleurs and more

Best road bike helmets 2025, from entry-level to high-end

Top choices rated from MET, Specialized, Giro, Kask, Lazer and many more

Why your knees hurt from cycling – and how to treat common injuries

How to identify and treat specific overuse knee conditions for cyclists

Which muscles does cycling work and how can you train them?

Key muscle groups used when riding and how they're employed

Mountain bike sizing guide: What size MTB do I need?

Use our guide to help you determine your perfect size of mountain bike

One of the simplest but most confusing parts on a bike for beginners: the ultimate guide to the humble inner tube

Our in-depth guide to the humble inner tube; what it does and why you need them, even if your bike is set up tubeless

How to adjust the handlebar height on your bike

Why and how you should experiment with bar height

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

Bike light laws in the UK: what you need to know

Flashing or steady lights? How bright is too bright? We explain everything you need to know about bicycle light laws in the UK

Best mountain bikes for £1,000 in 2025 to help you start mountain biking on a budget

Got a grand to spend on a mountain bike? These are the ones to look at…

The best backpacks for commuting and urban riding

The best backpacks for commuting and urban cycling in 2024