The UK's best sportives: these events will make 2026 a year to remember
We share our top picks for UK sportives in 2026
These are the 5 training areas you need to focus on to become a better cyclist
We speak to coaches Matt Clinton and Pav Bryan, and Wahoo sport scientist Mac Cassin, to see where you should focus your training
Gravel bike vs cyclocross bike: the differences (and similarities) explained
Both are drop-bar, dirt-loving steeds with some subtle differences
Simon says | Catching dopers using power-meter data is a flawed idea – the tech isn't good enough
Is the UCI's proposed new method of catching cheats fundamentally flawed?
Warren Rossiter | I've tested hundreds of gravel bikes and these are the 5 I want to see released in 2026
Gravel bikes have evolved at an alarming rate, here's my pick of the five bikes I think need an update this year
Europe's 10 best cycling events: stay motivated with these epic rides
The best cycling events from across Europe, including the Mallorca 312, Paris-Roubaix Challenge and Gran Fondo Mont Ventoux
How to increase your average cycling speed: 15 tips to ride faster
Don't (necessarily) slam that stem, tuck like a tortoise, avoid the lanes and other tips to accelerate your rides
“At one point, we were up to five different options” – how Trek settled on its new modular Fuel platform
Trek has created the new Fuel chassis as a three-in-one, making it a modifiable, modular do-it-all trail bike. Alongside the new Fuel+ ebike, it's the company’s most comprehensive trail platform yet
How to use indoor training to smash your next race, big ride or event
Build real-world results with indoor training
Will Soffe | Electric bikes should all use this one common charger cable – here’s how it might be possible
Could a USB-C cable be all you need in order to charge your entire ebike, from shifter to motor?
Titanium’s renaissance continues with Passoni’s glorious new Omni OT-01
The Omni OT-01 embraces 3D printing and CNC machining, while retaining its signature artisan craftsmanship
Mathieu van der Poel gets custom Canyon Inflite as he targets eighth Cyclo-cross World Championships win
Take a closer look at Van der Poel's special Inflite for this Sunday's race
No time? No excuses: how to upgrade your lunch break for peak cycling performance
Make the most of your time away from your desk and boost your fitness on the bike
Want to start road cycling? These are the 17 essential skills you need to know
Work on these aspects of cycling to improve your road skills, enjoyment and safety
Editor's Highlights
How to get better at climbing for cycling: 10 tips and 2 training sessions
Top advice and techniques for when the road points upwards
Alpkit lands new investment and says jobs secure after entering administration
The company went into administration to be purchased by new investor
I'm converting an old MTB into a modern gravel bike with a budget of £1,000 – and I think I've cracked it
Warren Rossiter is turning his unloved Azonic Propulsion into a gravel bike – will it become a favourite again once he's finished?
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The third-generation Ibex combines an elongated length with low volume and light weight
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Best headphones for cycling in 2026 – plus our buyer's guide to cycling headphones
We've expanded our in-depth test of the best bone-conduction headphones and open-ear buds for cycling – find the right pair for you
Which Oakley sunglasses are right for you? Oakley cycling glasses reviewed and rated
We’ve road-tested Oakley’s cycling sunglasses collection to compare their features and performance
Best gravel bikes in 2026: top-rated carbon, aluminium, titanium and steel gravel bikes reviewed
From bikepacking to gravel racing, our expert testers bring together the very best gravel bikes
Best endurance road bikes in 2026: our pick of the best bikes for speed and comfort
What to look for in an endurance road bike and our pick of the best
The best road bike helmets 2026, from entry-level to high-end, as tested by BikeRadar
Top choices rated for every price point, plus our buyer's guide to help find the right helmet for you
What are smart bike lights and should you use them for your cycling?
Smart bike lights improve your visibility and alert you to vehicles. We explain whether they're worth the investment and recommend our favourites
Advice
Get fit tomorrow with these 7 personal trainer approved steps that will finally make it happen
Stop making excuses and get fit with advice from professional personal trainer Ollie Reeve
“It was horrific, so much diarrhoea” – eating 11kg of oats in a week was this ultra-cyclist's hardest challenge yet
How Brennan King completed an endurance test of epic proportions
Why you need to start cycling: 27 science-backed benefits for your brain, body and life
Essential reasons to take up cycling, from improved fitness to happiness and longevity
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How do you find time for cycling? Help and advice from expert coaches and physios
17 ways to achieve your best ever year's cycling – our tips to power through 2026
How can you ensure your cycling performances follow an upward trend in 2026? Help and advice from expert coaches, nutritionists and scientists
Diets don't work for men who want to lose weight – but these 5 things do
Research suggests men require a gender-specific approach to weight loss, fusing camaraderie, fitness targets and group exercise