Features
Inside Schwalbe's new HQ: how the German brand develops and tests its tyres
A sneak peek behind the scenes at Schwalbe’s Reichshof headquarters
The winter cycling accessory I can’t live without – and more of Jack's product picks
Plus the latest news from BikeRadar
Exclusive | New Black Cyclones book extract: a call for a revolution by the global Black cycling community to transform the sport
This is an exclusive extract from the new book by Dr Marlon Lee Moncrieffe, New Black Cyclones: Racism, Representation and Revolutions of Power in Cycling
Ashley Quinlan | The Gore Torrent is one of the best waterproof jackets I've ever tested – and it's currently half price
Black Friday is coming, but Gore has discounted its best waterproof jacket already
Three gravel bikes we’d buy with our own cash – and three money-no-object dream machines
Our road and gravel writers pick the bikes they'd splash out for and the ones they'd do anything to own
What's new?
Inside Giant's Taiwan Manufacturing facility – how the 10th-generation TCR is built
Warren Rossiter goes behind the scenes at Giant's cutting-edge factory
Santini's PFAS-free Magic waterproof, a jacket inspired by polar bears, Rapha's 20th-anniversary book and Chrome's Warsaw backpack
Plus the latest news and reviews from BikeRadar
Up close and personal with Team GB’s hyper-expensive Olympic track bike
An in-depth look at the Hope HB.T Paris
Torque About Tools | Chain-wear measuring redefined, a premium portable repair stand and lots more
An in-depth look at the latest tools to arrive at the BikeRadar workshop
Revealed: the secrets behind Mark Cavendish's 165 career wins
As the Manx Missile calls time on a glittering career, we reveal how he became the most successful sprinter in pro cycling history
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.
Greg Minnaar signature kit, cockpit components from Brett Rheeder's Title brand and a smart solution to increase your Fox fork's travel
Plus a round-up of the week's news, reviews and features
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
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
Long Reads
Are gravel races under threat? How disputes between organisers and landowners could jeopardise a burgeoning scene
The King's Cup was the latest event to be cancelled because of disagreements over land use. Could this growing issue burst the gravel bubble?
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
Opinion
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
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
‘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
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
Don't let winter stop you riding – here are 10 tips for mountain biking at night
Conquer the dark abyss of winter with style, confidence and a big front light
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
"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
Tech Features
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?
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