Features
Daniel Benson's Tour de France diary | Brailsford's battle: Ineos Grenadiers are 'feeding on scraps' and have no bike deal for 2026
Amid uncertainty over a new deal with Pinarello and a lack of GC contenders, Dave Brailsford faces an unenviable task in reviving Ineos
Your tech questions answered | What the heck do mountain bikers wear under their shorts?
The pants question answered
Tour de France prize money: how much did Tadej Pogačar win in 2024?
There's more than the yellow jersey up for grabs in the Tour de France
RockShox Reverb AXS B1 is better than Fox's Transfer Factory Neo (here's why) – wireless dropper post head-to-head
The two biggest names in MTB suspension both have wireless droppers – we pitted them against each other
Tour de France spotlight | I went to France's 'volcano country' to find out why it's one of cycling's best-kept secrets
John Whitney heads to the Auvergne's volcano country, home to the first mountain stage of the 2025 Tour de France
What's new?
Tour de France stage 10 preview: race heads to the mountains for fireworks on Bastille Day
Everything you need to know about stage 10: Ennezat > Le Mont-Dore
Why downhill mountain bike racers are making their bikes heavier
A low-tech upgrade with some massive performance pay-offs
What do the Tour de France jerseys mean? Yellow, green, polka dot and white jerseys explained
How to win the Tour de France general, sprint, mountains and youth classifications
Tour de France stage 9 preview: the peloton heads to ‘Avenue Cavendish’ for a sprint epic
Everything you need to know about stage 9: Chinon > Châteauroux
The bike industry ignored dynamo lights for years – now they're finally going mainstream, and I'm here for it
Once the preserve of hardcore tourers and audax riders, the bike industry is finally taking dynamo lighting tech seriously
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.
MAAP’s ‘ghost-like’ kit could be perfect for this hot weather
The kit uses fabric with “advanced evaporative cooling technology”
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
"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…