Features
Riding the brutal Colle Fauniera redefined everything I know about cycling
The ominous Colle Fauniera looms large over Italy's punishing Granfondo La Fausto Coppi
This spectacular UK road and gravel route beats the Lake District
Rob Ainsley heads to the Trossachs for a ride that takes in 12 lochs in a single day
Simon says: choice is great, but new clincher tyres pose serious safety questions in the age of hookless rims
Just when things seemed to be settling down...
This $500 balance bike could be the future of carbon fibre manufacturing
The Giant Pre rCarbon is the bike you definitely don't need, but absolutely want
Robin Weaver | Why I’ve got a big problem with Strava and will never use it again
Rob and Strava were a relationship that was never meant to be
What's new?
Pedal innovation has been stagnant for 40 years. It's time for change
With PW8 and Ekoi teaming up on an all-new road pedal system, Warren Rossiter asks why there has been little progress since the 1980s
Why are headsets so confusing? The ultimate guide to this humble bike component
Everything you need to know about this key bike component
From Piddle to Scratchy Bottom, this ridiculous ride links some of Britain's rudest place names
We head to Dorset for a 100km route between some of the quirkiest town and village signs in the UK
Why the only mountain bike you need is a trail bike
Here's why you should consider making a trail bike the only arrow in your quiver
Dear bike industry: these are the only mountain bike standards you should use
An open letter to all manufacturers out there
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.
This £430 handlebar subtly pushes the UCI’s rules to the limit
Profile revives the Canta name with aggressive aero-everything drop bar
This new electronically controlled suspension tech could help remove bike-design limitations
Fox’s latest Live Valve NEO system offers electronically controlled damping without wires
Take a sneak peek at Oakley's hingeless Velo Katos for the 2025 Tour de France
The Velo Katos were released last week and we've got our hands on the Tour de France edition
Long Reads
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
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
Opinion
Warren Rossiter | I've tested bikes for 25 years and I'm finally done with mini pumps – here’s why
Life's too short to be sweating by the roadside
Liam Cahill | Discovery+ cycling coverage is inexcusably poor for a 343% price hike
A terrible TV app and audio gremlins must be sorted
Warren Rossiter | These bike brands are bucking price-rise trends by offering affordable quality
There's still value to be found – you just need to look harder
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.
Demi Vollering’s gleaming Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8
Vollering rode to third at this year's race
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
Routes and Rides
Is this one of the world's oldest off-road bike trails?
Writer and photographer Pete Scullion heads to the Spanish Pyrenees
The best MTB trail centres in England | Where to ride, whatever your skill level
What the riding's like, who it's suitable for and how to get there
Forget Majorca – you need to try this island for your next cycling holiday
John Whitney heads to Majorca's Balearic neighbour, Ibiza, for a 100km ride in the hills
Tech Features
Icons of Cycling: how the Castelli Gabba left us 'flummoxed' when it launched – but changed cycling kit forever
15 years on from its commercial release, the Gabba has become a true icon of cycling
Why you need an endurance bike – plus 6 of our favourites for 2025
If you want to ride big road miles in comfort, these are the bikes for you
Carbon vs alloy vs titanium handlebars – which are best for mountain biking?
We compare the most popular handlebar materials