Features
Alex Evans | Finding your ideal suspension setup shouldn't be so hard: five takeaways from testing the latest trail forks
What back-to-back testing of three leading MTB suspension forks taught Alex Evans
Homage to Catalonia: how I found cycling heaven on a 90km coastal loop from Girona
Amy Jones reveals what makes the Spanish city, her adopted home, one of the world’s top destinations for cyclists
Why are so many mountain bike brands getting into gravel? We spoke to Mondraker, Propain, Pivot and Cotic to find out
With gravel booming, mountain bike brands want in on the action
Analysis | Zwift challengers up their game and why you don't need a new smart trainer
New apps, new hardware and new trends – but which ones will make a difference?
Cadex's Max 40 lightweight wheels, a magnetic saddle pack from Fidlock, Muc-off inflation aids and plenty of winter-ready kit
Plus all of this week's news
What's new?
Warren Rossiter: the 2025 Tour de France route is out, but I already knew I wouldn't watch it
Why I couldn’t care less about the Tour not being on my TV anymore
"All of Wales' legal trails could close" – how brutal budget cuts threaten the future of mountain biking in Wales
Robin Grant, of the UK MTB Trail Alliance, speaks to the BikeRadar Podcast
‘The truth is, not enough of us cared’ | In this exclusive column, Ned Boulting reacts to the end of ITV’s coverage of the Tour de France
Veteran Tour commentator Ned says farewell to free-to-air coverage of the race in the UK
13 best winter bib tights for cycling in 2024
The best winter bib tights for cold-weather riding reviewed and rated
Menacing passes in the magical Dolomites – how I rode the legendary Sellaronda Bike Day
Mark Bailey enjoys an epic Italian adventure
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.
Le Col's luxurious ARC gravel kit, a ride-hushing chain damper by Rimpact, WTB's tough AF tyres and lightweight 100% goggles
This week's hottest kit and most interesting articles
$560 American-made bib shorts, KMC factory-waxed chains, a new waterproof from GripGrab and Silca’s home-brew wax additives
Plus all the highlights from the week just gone
Fox's new Purevue goggles/glaggles/gloggles, shin-munching Deity pedals and slick all-road rubber from Teravail
Plus Sidi's new gravel shoes with laces and our content highlights
Long Reads
Beyond gender: Why are women's bikes so few and far between?
There are fewer women’s-specific bikes for sale these days, but why is that? Katherine Moore investigates
The incredible story of Maurice Burton, from battling racism to competing in the Six Days of Ghent
Marking the release of his new authorised biography, Maurice Burton speaks to us about a wild era on the boards
Interview | José Hermida on coaching Tom Pidcock to gold, his Olympic predictions and how 29ers “changed everything"
Former World Champion and Olympic silver medalist explains why "Tom Pidcock is a genius" and life in retirement
Opinion
Ashley Quinlan | ITV losing Tour de France broadcast rights is a huge blow for cycling
Why are we forced to pay to look through cycling’s biggest shop window?
Laura Laker | I've had 6 bikes stolen in 17 years – how do we tackle the problem?
Laura reflects on becoming a statistic in the bike-theft epidemic
Ashley Quinlan | Why spend more? 5 takeaways from testing cheaper carbon wheelsets
I love a top-spec carbon wheelset, but it’s becoming harder to see the point in buying one
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.
Andrew Feather's €21,000 SWI Aequus hill-climb superbike weighs less than 6kg – with disc brakes
National Hill Climb Champion's new bike is a weight weenie's dream build with Schmolke parts and 1.09g lights
Every custom bike and awesome athlete competing in 2024's wild Red Bull Rampage
The complete list of riders and bikes from the men's and women's events
Van der Poel finally uses a gravel bike for a gravel race – and wins on it
Alpecin–Deceuninck rider uses road bike groupset and slick tyres en route to victory in Leuven
Routes and Rides
Discovering South Korea by bike – a 633km adventure along the stunning Four Rivers route
A six-day cycle from Seoul to Busan
Zero midges, only 30 minutes of rain and incredible island roads | A diary of a perfect two-week Scottish cycle tour
Gloomy winter weather looms on the horizon, so let's look back at a sunny bikepacking adventure aboard Jack and Laura's tandem
Weird and wonderful: Britain's 10 most quirky bike rides
Rob Ainsley, author of 50 Quirky Bike Rides, selects his favourite places to have a unique two-wheeled experience
Tech Features
BikeRadar Builds | Oscar’s Niner RLT 9 RDO is a go-fast but versatile gravel racer
America meets Italy in this one-off custom build
Are wind tunnel sensors on your bike the future of aero tech? | Body Rocket first ride
Is on-bike aero measurement ready for lift-off?
What is rolling resistance and why does it matter?
Why roadies, gravel riders and mountain bikers need to consider their tyres’ rolling resistance