Routes and Rides

I spent five days cycling on Sri Lanka’s red gravel tracks and unfinished roads – it was an adventure like no other

Katherine Moore rode through the island's mountains and forests, eating fresh coconut, spotting elephants and battling the heat and humidity on her Ribble CGR Ti
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UK gravel ride calendar 2024 | 13 of the best gravel cycling events in the UK

BikeRadar’s pick of the best gravel events in the UK this year
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The best trail centres in Northern Ireland | Whatever-the-weather riding for mountain bikers of all abilities

Our extensive guide to the best trails, who they're suitable for and how to get there
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Can the Specialized Epic WC conquer one of Europe’s roughest multi-day marathons?

Can the short-travel Specialized Epic WC conquer one of Europe’s roughest multi-day marathons?
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10 of the best trail centres in Wales | All-weather riding for mountain bikers of all abilities

What the riding's like, who it's suitable for and how to get there
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Don't let winter stop you riding – here are 7 tips for mountain biking at night

Conquer the dark abyss of winter with style, confidence and a big front light
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What is the steepest road in the UK? Plus 6 more gruelling climbs

A fresh lick of tarmac has turned Bamford Clough, a once anonymous dirt track in the Peak District, into Britain’s steepest climb
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6 must-ride cycling climbs in Spain, according to Simon Warren

Simon Warren joins the BikeRadar Podcast for a whistlestop tour of Spain's best cycling climbs
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What should you do in the event of a bike crash?

Essential steps to take following a cycling collision
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Footpaths, bridleways, restricted byways and byways explained – where can I ride my bike off-road?

Access laws for cyclists in the UK explained 
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Gravel riding explained | Everything you need to know to get started

Want to start gravel riding but don't know where to begin? Let us help you!
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Gravel racing explained: everything you need to know about cycling's newest race discipline

What is gravel racing and why should you give it a go?
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Beginner's guide to cycling with kids

Advice on finding the right kit, bikes and accessories, and where to ride with your children
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How to find quiet cycling routes near you

Discover peaceful roads and paths using apps, maps and local resources
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Complete guide to Komoot | How to use the route-planning app

What Komoot is, how to use it and how it compares to Strava and RideWithGPS
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Everything you need to know about audax riding: events, brevet cards and bike setup explained

Want to take on a challenging ride with minimal support? An audax could be for you
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10 reasons to love winter cycling

Cold, wet, snowy, dark – we can't get enough of riding in winter…
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Guts and glamour – dreams meet reality at the Atlas Mountain Race

Jordan Gibbons on an eventful ultra-endurance bikepacking race
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9 tips to conquer the Rapha Festive 500

How to tick off 500km between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
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Horse for the Course: the Ultimate climbing bike for the three-day Haute Route Davos

Can a rim-brake Canyon Ultimate CF SLX cope with 6,000m of Alpine elevation?
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Horse for the Course: What bike do you ride for the 1,900km Silk Road Mountain Race?

Josh Murphy takes on Kyrgyzstan's toughest trails
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Tour of Britain 2022 teams | What teams are competing?

The squads and stars aiming for Aberdeen
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BikeRadar Rides | Exploring the 'Leicestershire Alps' with Jack Thurston

Routes maestro Jack Thurston introduces us to his new book Lost Lanes Central with a hilly ride from Melton Mowbray
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Horse for the course: Rob tackles the inaugural multi-stage Stone King Rally Vol.1

What kind of bike can survive six days of Alpine hammering and live to tell the tale?
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