Features
Alfonsina Strada, the trailblazing woman who rode the 1924 Giro d'Italia
On the opening day of the 2025 Giro d’Italia Women, we recall the great Alfonsina Strada, the Italian housewife who completed the Giro in 1924
Tour de France jargon buster: all the cycling terms you need to know
Don’t know your bidon from your lanterne rouge? BikeRadar’s glossary of Tour de France terms is here to help
Tour de France stage 2 preview | A hilly day that could see the yellow jersey change hands
Everything you need to know about stage 2: Lauwin-Planque > Boulogne-sur-Mer
Daniel Benson’s Tour de France diary | Geraint Thomas to win a stage and more predictions for the 11 British riders
Tadej Pogačar vs Jonas Vingegaard – who will win the Tour de France? We play Top Trumps to find out...
Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard are the two standout favourites for Tour de France victory this year. We pit them head-to-head to predict who’ll be on the top step of the podium in Paris
What's new?
Eurobike’s heyday is over, so how can it stay relevant?
It’s the world’s largest cycling trade show, but Eurobike might be of dwindling importance
Tour de France stage 1 preview: a flat, fast day for the sprinters in Northern France – who will take the yellow jersey?
Everything you need to know about stage 1: Lille > Lille
Geraint Thomas' final Tour de France bike will be illegal in 2026 (but he won't care)
Geraint Thomas starts his 18th Tour de France, once again, on a Pinarello Dogma F
Tour de France 2025 preview: Pogačar vs Vingegaard and four more essential talking points
Plus a sprint showdown for the ages and why the Tour's Netflix show was axed
We've weighed Tadej Pogačar’s Tour de France bike – and it's currently under the UCI weight limit
We take a close look at the three-time Tour de France winner's Colnago V5Rs
Bike of the Week
Cube Nuroad C:62 SLT costs £5,999 but has £4,000 SRAM Red XPLR AXS groupset
We take a closer look at Cube's newly refined Nuroad C:62
Trek's Procaliber eyes up fast XC racing with compliant yet efficient IsoBow softail frame
US brand's high-end hardtail says farewell to IsoSpeed
Antidote Woodsprite promises to get you airborne with its novel suspension layout
Polish brand's short-travel trail bike positions rear shock outside the front triangle
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.
The Urge Treps MTB helmet is kind to your head and the planet
The Treps is said to offer all the safety and style of top trail lids with a fraction of the environmental impact
Endura’s Loop kit has all I need for road and gravel at an affordable price
The new Loop range combines technical fabrics, practical touches and a palatable price tag
First Look Friday | Why this device might be the best way to measure suspension sag
Top tech to help you ride better
Long Reads
Could Italy be the cycling industry's solution to trade wars and tariffs?
With Trump's tariffs causing global havoc, Warren Rossiter speaks to Italian brands and bike builders about how the 'home of cycling' is reclaiming its title
Ned Boulting: The Tour de France is absurd, beautiful and unforgettable – I’ll miss it profoundly
Ned Boulting's unbroken 23 years with the Tour on ITV ends this July. BikeRadar spoke to him about his new book and the race that changed his life
Icons of Cycling | How Bianchi has maintained the winning habit for 125 years
An in-depth look at the history of one of the giants of bicycle racing
Opinion
Ashley Quinlan | Buying bib shorts is a pain in the backside – but it doesn't need to be that way
Shorts are fundamental to our ride experience, so why is buying a pair so arbitrary?
Warren Rossiter | Nerdy? Yes. But data has only made cycling better
Warren explains why diving headfirst into data satisfies something within him
Warren Rossiter | The front derailleur's days are numbered – and I can't wait to ditch it for good
Drivetrain technology has moved on in leaps and bounds, relegating the need for front derailleurs
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 2025: Jonas Vingegaard’s unreleased Cervélo S5 has a 1x drivetrain and new, deeper Reserve wheels
Up-close with the Danish ace's new S5
Who's riding what? | Here's every bike at the 2025 Tour de France
All the bikes and tech on display at the 2025 Tour de France
Chunky tyre tread and a computer that refuses to die: Heather Jackson's Unbound XL-winning Canyon Grail
Smart component choices help Heather Jackson to victory
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 | How do I fit stiff tubeless tyres?
These tried-and-tested tips can take the stress out of tricky tubeless setups
Your tech questions answered | What are the best mechanical disc brake upgrades?
Key upgrades and tips to improve the feel and function of your cable disc brakes
Your tech questions answered | Carbon vs alloy mountain bikes – what’s better?
After snapping their carbon MTB, a BikeRadar reader wonders: is alloy the smarter choice next time?
Routes and Rides
Everything you need to know about Unbound Gravel – the world’s most important gravel race
Location, distances, viewing options and more for Unbound Gravel 2025
Bikepacking explained: what to take, how to pack and where to ride
From bike setup to overnight camping essentials, here's everything you need to know about planning your first bikepacking adventure
Gravel riding explained | Everything you need to know to get started gravel cycling
Want to start gravel riding but don't know where to begin? Let us help you!
Tech Features
"The capabilities of AI are crazy": 7 cutting-edge reasons why Tadej Pogačar and the Tour peloton are faster than ever
The 2025 Tour de France is predicted to be the fastest Tour ever thanks to a technological revolution that shows no signs of slowing down…
Shimano is turning to a new brake fluid – but why?
Low Viscosity Mineral Oil is all over the internet, here’s why it’s a big deal
Torque About Tools | A clever bottom bracket solution from Pedro’s and Silca’s tariff-troubling electric pumps
New tools from Feedback, Park Tool and Topeak, too