Features
Warren Rossiter | 2026 is the year of the endurance bike – here are the 4 things the best have in common
Why there's never been a better time to ride an endurance bike
This MTB tech trend is used by a world champion – is it the future of mountain bike cockpits?
Reverse-reach stems give you a revolutionary riding position – but what do they feel like to ride?
The Pikio Si Oblik is the safest cycling helmet ever tested by Virginia Tech
A modular design is the key to the Si Oblik's test success
2012 vs 2027 Trek Domane: how Trek’s carbon endurance bike has gained tyre clearance and lost IsoSpeed
We chart the five generations of the carbon Trek Domane, and the rise and fall of IsoSpeed
I tested two leading short-travel trail bikes – the winner is better uphill and downhill for less money
Can the all-new Santa Cruz Tallboy hold its own against Forbidden's Reya?
What's new?
Your next ebike could have two motors, but no chain or derailleur – why eCVT gearboxes are a big deal
Could the latest crop of continuously variable transmissions be the perfect ebike drivetrain solution?
I’ve cycled 10,000 miles with a belt drive and I think it’s time we move on from chains and derailleurs
Warren ponders whether we might see road bikes equipped with internal gearboxes
I'm a pro mechanic and these are the 5 things the next generation of mountain bikes need
Current MTBs are great, but they could be better. Here’s how…
I cycled Mont Ventoux’s lesser-known gravel climb and it was a completely different mountain
Having completed the Cinglés challenge of climbing Mont Ventoux via all three road routes in one day, we returned to the bald mountain to discover a little-known fourth route
“It was the hardest mountain” – the history of Mont Ventoux at the Tour de France
The 2026 Tour de France Femmes tackles the infamous Mont Ventoux on stage 7, a mountain that inspires both fear and a sense of wonder, writes Jeremy Whittle
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.
BBB’s first electric mini pump can inflate three tyres from a 30-minute charge
The BarBank works with all common valve types and BBB’s own CoreCap heads
Crankbrothers releases new tougher Synthesis Alloy 2.0 wheels – and it's backing them with a lifetime warranty
Updated DH, enduro and eMTB wheelsets feature tougher 6069 aluminium rims, a lifetime warranty and optional Industry Nine 1/1 hubs
HJC’s Bellus 2 is a wind-tunnel developed helmet built for real-world riders
The Bellus 2 is designed to provide optimal ventilation at everyday speeds
Long Reads
Tadej Pogačar's VO2 max has been estimated in a major new study – and the number is beyond known human limits
The peer-reviewed study used open-source information, rivals' data and a few assumptions to uncover one of cycling's best-kept secrets
'Teams that build AI programmes will win races' – how artificial intelligence is changing the Tour de France and pro cycling
Advanced analytics are helping Tour de France teams move beyond traditional coaching methods, using performance data, environmental factors and recovery metrics to build a more complete picture of rider fitness and unlock marginal gains.
"Chasing a goal is about what you’re willing to sacrifice" – Sarah Ruggins reveals how she went from novice to European end-to-end record breaker in three years
The Britain-based Canadian added the 6,000km record to her 2025 LEJOGLE benchmark
Opinion
Warren Rossiter | I love how data has transformed cycling, but you should still ride unplugged – here’s why
Turning off the bike computer and riding for the simple joy of exploring the great outdoors is a pleasure we should all cherish
Nick Clark | Ard Rock proves British enduro still has a pulse – but more needs to be done for the grassroots
The UK's biggest enduro festival shows riders still want to race – but rebuilding a shrinking grassroots scene will take more than one standout event
Warren Rossiter | I’ve worked in cycling for nearly 30 years and I’m done with Tour de France bikes – here’s why
Why do we desire bikes designed for the 0.0015%?
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.
Tour de France Femmes bikes 2026: who’s riding what?
A guest appearance for SpongeBob SquarePants and all the rest of the tech at the premier women's cycle race
Dangerholm's sub-9kg Scott Spark RC is a true one of a kind
All the stops have been pulled out for the Swedish bike builder’s latest project
Jono Jones' Saracen Ariel 60 for Ard Rock Enduro shows trend-setting suspension tech isn't everything
We take a closer look at Jones' Masters-winning bike
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
We will answer any tech question you have – just get in touch ahead of our next Q&A
Send your questions – no matter how trivial or complex – to podcast@bikeradar.com
Your tech questions answered | Are handlebar extenders worth trying?
A handlebar extender is an easy way to test a wider width, but there are a few things to keep in mind when trying them out
Your tech questions answered | Does anyone still make traditional chamois leather cycling shorts?
There are still riders who prefer classic wool shorts with a leather chamois
Racing
The forgotten history of the women's Tour de France – and why it vanished for decades
Multiple iterations of a women’s race have come and gone – is the Tour de France Femmes here to stay?
Tour de France Femmes: 8 key questions answered, from race favourites to must-watch stages
We answer the big questions ahead of a thrilling fifth edition of the Tour de France Femmes
Tadej Pogačar trains easier than you think – and you probably should too
Why an 80/20 training split works for the pros and could for you, too
Routes and Rides
10 pilgrimages to make by bike, from the Via Francigena to St Columba's Way
Pilgrimages today are as likely cycled as walked, and they’re not all about saints either
"Turn left and I'll be sliced into a thousand pieces" – I jumped into a helicopter to ride bucket-list trails in New Zealand
Rob Weaver encounters some of the best riding of his life on a trip to Queenstown, NZ
Everything you need to know about Unbound Gravel – the world’s most important gravel race
Location, distances, viewing options and more for this year's Unbound Gravel
Tech Features
I converted a 1990s MTB into a full-suspension gravel bike – here's how it compares to a top 2026 gravel racer
After turning a humble old Azonic Propulsion MTB into a modern gravel bike, Warren pits it against the state-of-the-art Lee Cougan Super Innova Gravel
6 British mountain bikes that showcase our appetite for the unusual, boutique and doing things differently
We round up half a dozen of the coolest British MTBs we've seen in 2026
£30 versus £300 3D-printed saddles – can an AliExpress bargain compete with a big-name brand?
How does RYET's X6P 3D-printed saddle compare to the Trek Aeolus RSL AirLoom?
