Features
These three brands are the unsung heroes of mountain biking
How a trio of MTB brands went from humble beginnings to legendary status
The road bike tech the pros can't have, but you can
Due to the UCI and team sponsors, you have more choice than the pros
I've travelled all over Europe by bike and train – here are my favourite cycling experiences from across the continent
Interrail passes offer an affordable way to reach the continent’s unique cycling experiences. Rob Ainsley reveals his favourites
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
These Newmen wheels weigh less and are £5,480 cheaper than the Lightweight Obermayer EVO
Plus four new products I can't wait to test
What's new?
I cycle to work every day, no matter the weather – here are the 6 accessories I couldn't live without
If you're thinking of commuting by bike in 2025, you need to read this list
Come on Cannondale, where’s the CAAD14? I've even drawn my dream bike for you…
Warren Rossiter shares his wishlist and sketches for a new CAAD
Where exactly can I ride my bike off-road? Access laws demystified
How to avoid breaking the law and tell the difference between footpaths, bridleways, restricted byways and byways
I helped record air-pollution levels by riding my bike – the results were surprising
Rob Ainsley joins a pioneering project using cycling citizen scientists to find out how dangerous the air we're breathing is
Want the best bike for your money? Build your own – you could save thousands
Why the custom bike of your dreams doesn't have to cost more than off-the-peg
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.
ENVE M8 wheels' high-tech carbon construction balances compliance and strength – plus more kit for testing
Fox's latest lid and the world's thinnest MTB clips
Tacx’s $2,000 smart trainer, a winter jacket rated to -17°C and a universal ERG mode remote
Plus all the latest news and reviews from the week just gone
Endura's MT500 jacket will keep you dry for longer and it's kinder to the planet – plus new products for testing
Catch up on the highlights from a busy week at BikeRadar
Long Reads
Weathering the storm: how professional cycling is grappling with the climate crisis
From heatwaves to torrential rain, the climate crisis has a direct impact on professional cycling – we consider what the future holds
Exclusive interview | Five moments that shaped Sir Chris Hoy's career
The secrets behind Mark Cavendish's 165 career wins – how the Manx Missile became the greatest sprinter of all-time
As the Manx Missile calls time on a glittering career, we reveal how he became the most successful sprinter in pro cycling history
Opinion
Robin Weaver | Why have gearboxes taken over downhill racing? There’s more to it than money...
With a €100,000 prize on the line from belt brand Gates, which team is most likely to win it and what does it mean for mountain biking?
Liam Cahill | I tested 12 bike computers in a day – and the best one is five years old
The 5 lessons I learned from trying out a dozen GPS devices for cycling
5 of the worst gravel bike upgrades we’d rather forget (so you can avoid the same mistakes)
Our tech team call out some of the worst decisions any gravel rider can make
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.
Red Bull Hardline Tasmania: 8 high-tech pro bikes from the hardest downhill race
Will Atherton take the honours at 2025’s Red Bull Hardline Tasmania? We analyse the riders and bikes fighting it out for the win
The hottest WorldTour bikes of 2025, according to BikeRadar
Our tech writers reveal their favourite men's and women's WorldTour bikes
Tom Pidcock is winning again: we analyse his 2025 tech setup
A fresh environment and new bike can clearly work wonders
Routes and Rides
'This Yorkshire sportive is harder than the legendary Fred Whitton – I should know, I've ridden both'
With a broken chain and nearly 4,000m of climbing, Simon Warren endures a memorable day in the Yorkshire Dales
How a quirky British cycling tradition proved to be the toughest 75km I've ever ridden
John Whitney takes on a season-opening reliability ride
Is this the world's best downhill track? Descending 2,500 metres of Crans-Montana's terrifying trails
Dropping from the ‘Plain of Death’ to the Rhone valley, this Swiss trail is an absolute monster
Tech Features
Icons of cycling: how the Giant TCR went from young radical to old conservative
Nearly 30 years after its launch, we look back at how the Giant TCR kickstarted the compact revolution
My dream custom superbike cost the same as a mass-produced endurance bike – but it's so much better
Warren Rossiter delves into the world of custom bikes to see if they can compete with off-the-peg models for price
The top 5 road bikes we can't wait to test in 2025
Our testers reveal the bikes they're most excited about for the coming year