Features
"Turn left and I'll be sliced into a thousand pieces" – helicopters, breathtaking vistas and bucket-list trails in New Zealand
Rob Weaver encounters some of the best riding of his life on a trip to Queenstown, NZ
Warren Rossiter | In the market for a new bike light? You should buy one of these high-tech devices instead
Providing an early warning of approaching vehicles on narrow rural roads is where I’ve found radars most helpful
7 new gravel bikes you can expect to see at Unbound Gravel 2026
The new releases and prototypes taking to the Flint Hills of Kansas
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
Madison’s new cycling kit could fill the chasmic gap dhb left behind
New Flux road cycling kit range could offer the value and quality to rival the dhb of old
What's new?
After 10 years in the job that changed my life, I’m leaving BikeRadar – here are 11 highlights I’ll never forget
A fond farewell to Jack Luke's dream job in 11 weird and wonderful content highlights
Four influential MTB suspension designs named after the pioneers who created them
These iconic rear-suspension systems span the history of mountain biking and played a part in the sport’s development
Shimano vs Renthal vs Wolf Tooth: I tested three pedals that will cover all your mountain biking needs
We've pitted three SPD-compatible pedals against each other to help you make the best choice for your riding
Are aftermarket rotors a worthwhile upgrade or a waste of money?
Aftermarket rotors promise more power, better heat management and less noise – are they all they're cracked up to be?
The Enhanced Games sees tech billionaires trying to build death-defying ‘superhumans’. Should we be worried?
James Witts, the author of Dope, gets exclusive access to the people behind this weekend's billionaire-funded Enhanced Games, where athletes will compete using performance-enhancing drugs. But that's just the start...
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.
Freitag just released a new crossbody bag that fits to your bike for commuting or longer adventures
Freitag's F141 BERYL is made up-cycled truck tarp and no two bags are alike
First Look Friday | The new Ochain R can make your ride smoother and save you money on servicing – I’m a big fan
The Ochain mutes pedal feedback when riding the roughest trails out there
Ursus Arya G wheels have spokes made of 16,000 fibre filaments to cut vibrations – but they're not carbon
Sapim RC-1 PBO spokes are built from para-phenylene benzobisoxazole
Long Reads
“I was lucky to make it down the track”: MTB legend Steve Peat’s 3 favourite bikes, and how he rode them into the history books
Mountain bike legend Steve Peat welcomes us into his home to show us three of his favourite race bikes, and reminisce about his time riding them
6 scandalous sporting performances that were too good to be true
From Ben Johnson’s solo destruction of the 100m in Seoul 1988 to the collective power of the East Germany women’s swimming team in 1976, these dopers have gone down in infamy
Ever wondered how mountain bikes are launched? Behind the scenes with the new Pivot Shuttle AMPD in Finale Ligure
A blow-by-blow account of how a new bike is launched
Opinion
Warren Rossiter | Everyone's talking about 2.4in gravel tyres, but you don't need them
The cycling industry and pro riders are fitting ever-wider gravel tyres, but Warren explains why you shouldn't necessarily follow their lead
Jack Luke | Every road bike should have mudguard mounts – yes, even aero bikes
Fender eyelets can be integrated into any bike with no impact on performance or aesthetics, so why do so few have them?
Warren Rossiter | A new generation of aero gravel bikes is coming – and it’s about time
The latest crop of gravel bikes, mixing aero and off-road ability, are leagues ahead of the originals
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.
Lael Wilcox's Traka 560 bike – Around The World record holder's Specialized Diverge under the microscope
Wilcox's bike for 550km ultra race featured 50mm tyres and dynamo lights
Lukas Pöstlberger won the Traka 200 using unreleased ultra-wide Newmen aero gravel wheels
Up close and personal with the Austrian's gravel race bike.
Sofía Gómez Villafañe's Specialized Crux proves you don't need an aero bike to win a 200km gravel race
A last stand for lightweight gravel race bikes?
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 | Screw aero – what's the widest drop bar money can buy?
Narrow bars dominate pro racing but, look beyond that and there's a weird and wonderful world of super wide drops
Your tech questions answered | What’s the difference between a folding and wire bead tyre?
We explain the differences between folding and wire bead tyres
Your tech questions answered | Why don’t pro road cyclists use dropper posts?
Dropper posts transformed mountain biking and even helped Matej Mohorič win Milan-San Remo in 2022 – so why haven’t road cyclists embraced them?
Racing
The Giro d’Italia 2026 in numbers: a 244km stage, 48.7km of vertical climbing and four days outside of Italy
The numbers behind 2026’s first grand tour
2026 Giro d'Italia stage guide and what to expect from this year's race
Route profiles, distances, major climbs and stage outlines for the 21 stages of this year's race
Charlie Aldridge's South Korea World Cup bike swaps electronic and mechanical tech as he targets victory
Aldridge's Cannondale Scalpel features Fox Live Valve suspension, a Lefty single-sided fork, four-piston XTR brakes and a mechanical dropper post
Routes and Rides
Cédric Gracia | My worst crash nearly killed me – now a gory video of it is teaching people how to save lives
Cédric Gracia shares the inside story of his famous La Réunion crash
"I don’t mind dying, but not like this” – Guy Martin on cheating death in Turkey's road tunnels
In this extract from his book, 'All The Medals Have Been Handed Out', Guy attempts a terrifying ride from Istanbul to Baku
Bikes aren’t allowed on 78% of paths in England – Access laws for cyclists in the UK demystified
How to avoid breaking the law and tell the difference between footpaths, bridleways, restricted byways and byways
Tech Features
How did Shimano get its name? The story behind 13 MTB brands named after riders and founders
From industrial revolution inventors to riders-turned-entrepreneurs, these are the best-known companies in MTB named after the person responsible.
2009 vs 2026 Santa Cruz Tallboy – the 29er trail bike that changed people's minds about bigger wheels
Since it first appeared in 2009, the Santa Cruz Tallboy has been through many iterations. As the newest version arrives, we plot the evolution of the “downhiller’s XC bike”
Do you know your 'schralp' from your 'shred'? The bizarre world of MTB jargon demystified
Mountain biking jargon can feel impenetrable to the outsider – here, we demystify the essential words and phrases every rider should know
