Features
I tested Tadej Pogačar’s titanium sunglasses, and they could replace my Oakleys
The Scicon Aeroshade 2.0 Titanium glasses rival Stan's Oakley Velo Katos – and have extras thrown in
Wider than ever: Tour de France bike tyre data shows the widths pros are really using
We analysed 26 tyres at the Tour to see what’s really happening
The suspected return of 'finish bottles' and an opioid three times stronger than tramadol – does pro cycling still have a painkiller problem?
As positive tests fall in pro cycling, concern grows over cycling’s expanding ‘grey area’ of legal medicines
"Seixas is phenomenal" – why France's new cycling star is leading a youth revolution
Paul Seixas is the youngest Tour de France rider in 89 years. His meteoric rise is a continuation of modern cycling’s obsession with youth
Custom paint and boutique parts: Remco Evenepoel’s golden Specialized Tarmac SL9 for the Tour de France
165mm cranks, narrow bars, a waxed chain and touches of gold complete the Olympic champion’s unique Tour de France bike
What's new?
7 Tour de France 2026 tech trends and why there's "no fastest tyre size"
Notes from the Grand Depart in Barcelona
"If someone dies because of conditions, then things will change" – Professional cycling has a climate problem and Tour de France wildfires prove it's getting worse
From heatwaves to torrential rain, the climate crisis has a direct impact on professional cycling
"We have to stop this debate" – what does Lance Armstrong really think of Tadej Pogačar?
Armstrong has spoken about the Slovenian several times, and holds him in high regard
Why are Pogačar and Del Toro riding different bikes?
Too many aces up their sleeves for UAE Team Emirates-XRG?
Who is Isaac del Toro? 4 things you need to know about the Mexican who could be a future Tour de France winner
Isaac del Toro has entered the chat
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.
Hands-on with the new Shimano Deore mechanical groupset, including real-world weights
Shimano's M7200 groupset detailed
The Coros Nomad smartwatch could kill bike computers for me
The latest Coros GPS watch does everything I need to track my rides, and doesn't need fixing to my bike
Two of my favourite brands have made a one-off gravel capsule with a dreamy design
17 years of cycling performance meets 60 years of protection legacy in this limited-edition four-piece gravel capsule
Long Reads
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...
“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
Opinion
Warren Rossiter | My 10 favourite Tour de France time trial bikes, from the 1980s to the present day
Warren rounds up 10 cutting-edge bikes that defined their eras and captured his imagination
John Whitney | Can the Tour de France ever be Pogačar-proof? The race organisers face a near-impossible task
Four wins out of six – and two commanding victories in a row – puts a target on the back of Tadej Pogačar. And not just from his rivals, but the race organisers too
Warren Rossiter | Kylian Mbappé’s World Cup boots cost less than Tadej Pogačar’s cycling shoes – I think we’re being ripped off
Bike kit – like everything – has increased in price recently, but Warren says we’re being taken for a ride when it comes to cycling shoes
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.
Isaac del Toro's stage-winning Colnago V5Rs may sit exactly on the UCI weight limit
UAE heir apparent’s V5Rs is less aero but lighter than Pogačar‘s second-place Y1Rs
Ben O’Connor's unpainted Giant Trinity Advanced SL TT bike also has titanium bolts and a 130g saddle to save weight
The Jayco AlUla team leader's bike has been stripped back to the max
We weighed Tadej Pogačar’s 2026 Tour de France bike – and it’s heavier than you might think
The reigning champion has opted for the raw-carbon Colnago Y1Rs aero bike, and it weighs a chunk more than rival Jonas Vingegaard's Cervélo S5
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
We will answer any tech question you have – just get in touch ahead of our next Q&A
Send your questions – no matter how trivial or complex – to podcast@bikeradar.com
Your tech questions answered | Are handlebar extenders worth trying?
A handlebar extender is an easy way to test a wider width, but there are a few things to keep in mind when trying them out
Your tech questions answered | Does anyone still make traditional chamois leather cycling shorts?
There are still riders who prefer classic wool shorts with a leather chamois
Racing
Tour de France Q&A | A Tour de France breakaway only has a 2% chance of winning, so why join one?
Breakaways animate the Tour de France, but they rarely lead to victory. We explain why the pros make these foolhardy moves
Tadej Pogačar's time trial bike: a weight-saving Colnago frame, 64-tooth chainring, 160mm cranks, 28mm tyres and new ENVE wheels
All the details on Pogačar‘s Colnago TT2 for the Tour de France stage 1 team time trial
Everyone expects Tadej Pogačar to win the Tour de France – but that's not why you should watch
Five reasons to watch the 2026 Tour de France
Routes and Rides
10 pilgrimages to make by bike, from the Via Francigena to St Columba's Way
Pilgrimages today are as likely cycled as walked, and they’re not all about saints either
"Turn left and I'll be sliced into a thousand pieces" – I jumped into a helicopter to ride bucket-list trails in New Zealand
Rob Weaver encounters some of the best riding of his life on a trip to Queenstown, NZ
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
Tech Features
"A direct request from the team" – How Colnago designed the new TT2 time trial bike for Tadej Pogačar’s bid for a fifth Tour de France title
The story behind the four-time Tour de France champion's new time trial bike
I tested Fox’s latest 38 fork against the new RockShox ZEB Ultimate – the winner performs better for less money
Which of these two big-hitting forks for 2027 smooths out the trail and handles impacts best?
6 new bikes we expect to see at the Tour de France
New lightweight and aero bikes, as well as a new bike for Pogačar for the team and individual time trials
