Tour de France Femmes: 8 key questions answered, from race favourites to must-watch stages
We answer the big questions ahead of a thrilling fifth edition of the Tour de France Femmes
SpongeBob SquarePants heads to the Tour de France Femmes aboard Factor One road bikes
Human Powered Health and Ma Petite Entreprise will race bikes with custom SpongeBob paintjobs at the 2026 Tour de France Femmes
Dangerholm's sub-9kg Scott Spark RC is a true one of a kind
All the stops have been pulled out for the Swedish bike builder’s latest project
6 British mountain bikes that showcase our appetite for the unusual, boutique and doing things differently
We round up half a dozen of the coolest British MTBs we've seen in 2026
Zwift Ride price dropped to celebrate the Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift – limited time only
Big savings on Zwift Ride and Wahoo Kickr Core V2 to mark the start of the Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift on Saturday
Tour de France Femmes start list confirmed, with three champions returning
The full team rosters for the 2026 Tour de France Femmes, plus their ambitions for the race
£30 versus £300 3D-printed saddles – can an AliExpress bargain compete with a big-name brand?
How does RYET's X6P 3D-printed saddle compare to the Trek Aeolus RSL AirLoom?
The cycling holiday extra you won’t regret having
How cycling insurance could save your next trip from disaster
Crankbrothers releases new tougher Synthesis Alloy 2.0 wheels – and it's backing them with a lifetime warranty
Updated DH, enduro and eMTB wheelsets feature tougher 6069 aluminium rims, a lifetime warranty and optional Industry Nine 1/1 hubs
Hope’s super-short high-stack 20mm Gravity Stem “brings riders' grip position more in line with the steering axis of the fork”
British brand's new Gravity Stem adopts a World Cup-inspired layout, adding stack height while enabling riders to experiment with negative reach
2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift route: every stage explained
The 2026 Tour de France Femmes starts by Lake Geneva and finishes in Nice, with the iconic Mont Ventoux on stage 7 and four ascents of the Col d’Èze on stage 9
2 pro tech trends you should copy – and 3 you shouldn't
Does Tour de France tech work for the rest of us?
New DT Swiss 1800 road and gravel wheels “let you find new horizons” for less than £400
The Swiss brand has refreshed its 1800 line to include the A 1800, E 1800, G 1800 and G 1800 Classic. The range includes an updated rim that’s wider, reduces weight and offers durability
Review | Specialized's Ambush 3 is a quality lightweight trail helmet – but there's a reason you need to try before you buy
The Ambush 3 blends low weight, impressive stability and premium features, but there's an issue that holds it back
Editor's Highlights
Which bike brands won the most stages at the 2026 Tour de France? The winners (and losers) revealed
Only 9 bike brands chalked up a stage win at the Tour this year – here's how they ranked
Tour de France Q&A | Why is there so much fuss about Alpe d’Huez at the Tour de France?
The last time the Tour visited the hallowed ground of Alpe d'Huez was 2022 and this year it will return twice – on stages 19 and 20
5 records Tadej Pogačar set during the 2026 Tour de France – and one he’s yet to beat
Pogačar won the 2026 Tour de France in emphatic fashion. We look at the records he broke along the way
Listen to the BikeRadar Podcast
Latest Reviews
Review | The Auckland Cycle Works Marra was designed with Lego – and it rides like nothing else
The Marra blows convention out of the water with its innovative suspension layout
Review | Smith Optics' Syncline glasses are superb sunnies, but there are budget options that are almost as good
Comfortable and secure MTB glasses with great lenses, but the price is high
Review | I spent a year riding in the Fox Ranger pants because they're brilliant
Fox's Ranger pants offer some well-considered updates and a cut that works well on the bike
Review | Nutrak/Vee Tire Co's Attack HPL Full 40 RAD Core shows why radial construction makes sense for gravity riding
Huge gravity grip with a calm, damped ride feel
Review | Ribble's Ultra-Road 105 Di2 Aero is one of the best endurance bikes you can buy – and the price is a bonus
The new Ultra-Road is a fast and forgiving endurance classic that rivals the best in the genre
Review | Specialized's Butcher Grid Gravity Radial T9 is confident with loads of grip, but isn't built for bike park abuse
An excellent radial upgrade for riders seeking a calm, connected front tyre
Best Products
Best cargo bib shorts: all-day comfort with space to stash the essentials
Leave your backpack at home with these top-rated cargo shorts
Best mountain bike suspension forks 2026 | Top-rated MTB forks and buyer's guide
Plus our buyer's guide to MTB forks
What’s the point of 32in wheels? Here's everything you need to know
We investigate why there’s a growing buzz around 32in wheels and whether they're likely to become a mainstream size
RockShox forks explained | Your guide to the trail, enduro, XC and downcountry range
Our essential guide to every RockShox suspension fork and the brand's key technologies
The best aero road bikes tested by BikeRadar
The best aero road bikes tested by BikeRadar – and everything you need to know about these go-fast aerodynamic machines
The best rearview radar bike lights 2026, reviewed and rated
A rearview radar can up your situational awareness. We tested the latest models on the market from the likes of Garmin, Wahoo and Lezyne to find the best for you
Advice
Tadej Pogačar trains easier than you think – and you probably should too
Why an 80/20 training split works for the pros and could for you, too
"On a race start line, ADHD was an advantage, before that point it was chaos" – why does cycling appeal to neurodiverse people?
Through the lens of his own ADHD diagnosis, Phil Cavell interrogates our collective motivations to ride, race and suffer in his new book The Cycling Addiction
The 10 simplest ways to avoid gaining belly fat this summer (and still enjoy your holiday)
These expert tips will equip you with the tools and habits to thrive all summer long, without feeling you’ve sacrificed anything
4 performance innovations pro cyclists are using at the 2026 Tour de France
From Tadej Pogačar’s sleep technician to riding through helium bubbles at Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe, the battle for glory at the Tour de France is as competitive between the scientists as the riders
6 free pro mechanic tips to make your bike last longer
Top tips to help you get the most out of your kit for as long as possible and save some money along the way
I felt a brutal sense of physical decline in my 40s, so I took these 5 crucial steps to rewind the clock on my health and fitness
Can you reverse the dreaded midlife health slump? Our 44-year-old writer shares his hard-earned lessons for optimal middle age
