Features
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
John Whitney | Mandatory bike bells? Cycling doesn't need more bad ideas from unserious politicians
Sir Julian Lewis MP ventures into mandatory bell territory – and not for the first time
Warren Rossiter | The 2025 Cannondale Topstone is here – and I got exactly what I wished for
New third-generation Topstone features increased tyre clearance and UDH compatibility
9 of the best European Interrail cycling adventures
Interrail passes offer an affordable way to reach the continent’s unique cycling experiences. Rob Ainsley reveals his favourites
These are the worst mountain bike upgrades we've ever bought
We share suspension fads, shin-munching pedals and pointless accessories
What's new?
Why one of these 10 British islands should be your next cycling destination
Escape the rat race with these essential island rides
10 reasons to date a cyclist, from a better sex life to silky smooth legs
Life spent with a cyclist promises domestic bliss, all the me-time you could want and much more
The DJI Avinox is the best eMTB motor I’ve ever used, but not because it’s so powerful
It isn’t only DJI’s mind-blowing power stats that make this motor the best
10 of the best trail centres in Wales | All-weather riding for mountain bikers of all abilities
What the riding's like, who it's suitable for and how to get there
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
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.
These brakes offer Trickstuff-style looks and performance for half the price
Plus three great products for road, gravel and eMTB
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
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
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
Charlie Allenby | The Tour de France is coming to Britain, but the costs of hosting should be spent elsewhere
The costs to host the world’s biggest race running into the millions
Tom Marvin | We need to kill flip chips and get geometry right the first time
Does anyone really ever flip their chips?
How can Shimano's new XTR beat SRAM Transmission groupsets?
XTR 'M9200' may be imminent, so how can it overcome the industry darling, SRAM Transmission?
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
The best MTB trail centres in Scotland | All you need to know about the 7stanes trail centres – and more
What the riding's like, who it's suitable for and how to get there
Looking for a UK gravel race in 2025? These are the best events to enter
BikeRadar rounds up the top gravel events happening in the UK this year
I entered the Brompton World Championships and discovered an amazing community that doesn't take itself too seriously
Nick Christian takes his beloved Brompton P-Line to London for a race with a difference
Tech Features
This is the oldest gear still being used in pro road racing – we explain why
Cotton tyres, decades-old helmets and alloy bottle cages – our round-up of the ancient tech the pros still rely on
Why enormous time trial helmets are the next big aero trend in road racing
TT helmets are faster, so why don’t racers wear them all the time?
Enormous aero helmets, 30mm tyres and gravel gearing – Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2025 tech gallery
Unreleased wheels and tyres, curiously long cranks and more tech tidbits from the 2025 Opening Weekend