Features
Tour de France stage 8 preview | A day for the sprinters, but the final kilometre has a trick up its sleeve
Everything you need to know about stage 8: Saint-Méen-le-Grand > Laval Espace Mayenne
1,362 watts and 60 years: 6 surprising numbers behind Mathieu van der Poel’s Tour de France success
An insight into the Dutch phenomenon’s Tour de France
Julian Alaphilippe's new BMC Teammachine SLR 01 has pro-only tyres and a stunning raw-carbon finish
France’s legendary puncheur gets a new climbing bike for the Tour
MAAP’s ‘ghost-like’ kit could be perfect for this hot weather
The kit uses fabric with “advanced evaporative cooling technology”
Tour de France stage 7 preview | A classic climb could see Pogačar and Van der Poel battling for the win
Everything you need to know about stage 7: Saint-Malo > Mûr-de-Bretagne Guerlédan
What's new?
Absolutely enormous TT helmets are now the norm – is a UCI crackdown incoming?
All the new lids we spotted in yesterday's Tour de France time trial
'If Pogačar has a life-changing injury, we will have blood on our hands' – Dan Bigham says the UCI’s gearing restrictions won’t make a difference to rider safety
Red Bull – Bora – Hansgrohe’s Dan Bigham presents research that suggests the UCI are looking in the wrong place when it comes to preventing dangerous crashes
54kph and 400 watts: the numbers behind Remco Evenepoel's Tour de France success
An insight into the time trial world champion's extraordinary ability
Tour de France stage 6 preview: Can Pogačar hold on to the yellow jersey as the race gets hilly?
Everything you need to know about stage 6: Bayeux > Vire Normandie
Tadej Pogačar's secret tech for the Tour de France time trial
Custom Colnago TT1 time trial bike has new carbon extensions and an unreleased ENVE wheelset
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
Will Soffe | The Rolls-Royce of water bottles is 43% more affordable for Amazon Prime Day
CamelBak's Podium Steel water bottle is discounted for a limited time
Robin Weaver | I’m tight, but these Amazon Prime Day deals could be too good to miss
My pick of the tempting products I’d struggle to justify buying at full price
Gary Walker | Shokz has slashed the price of its best cycling headphones for Amazon Prime Day – save up to 46%
Now's the time to get a hot deal on the best running and cycling headphones
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.
Tadej Pogačar just won stage four of the Tour de France on this Colnago Y1Rs (with a curious spec change)
An aero bike fit for a world champion, three-time Tour de France champion and 18-time stage winner
Tim Merlier’s stage-winning Tour de France bike has a champion paintjob and an unusual wheel setup
The European champion sprinted to win stage 3 of the Tour de France onboard his custom Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8
Van der Poel's stage-winning Tour de France bike hides some special features
Canyon Aeroad looks pretty standard at first, but up-close there's a host of special features
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