Features
Tom Marvin | Budget alloy XC hardtails will make a comeback in 2026 and I’m here for it
The time is right to return to the hardtail life
5 reasons you don’t need to buy a new bike in 2026
Why saving your cash may be the best decision you can make this year
Gear of the Year | Grip, control and comfort: these are the best tyres I’ve ever ridden
Schwalbe's Radial tyres make a genuine difference on the trail, if grip is what you're looking for
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 | Bike lights are annoying – except this one
Why the Knog Blinder is the light of our managing editor’s life
What's new?
This rear hub is the trail-smoothing wonder I never knew I needed | Rob Weaver’s Gear of the Year 2025
e*thirteen’s approach to taming drivetrain feedback makes a big difference to suspension performance
These were the hottest trends in World Cup downhill tech in 2025
Rapid innovation and high-tech development in downhill racing are expected to continue into the 2026 World Cup season
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
The road ahead is rocky for Campagnolo but Super Record 13 proves it's still fighting | Simon von Bromley’s Gear of the Year 2025
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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 | Zipp’s 303 SW wheelset made every ride better
Brilliant new wheels with integrated tyre pressure sensors
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
This Australian city is a gravel rider's paradise – and the wine isn't bad either
Your destination guide to Adelaide, Australia
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
Tech Features
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
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?
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