Advice
Virginia Tech downgrades 139 bike helmets in its influential rankings: these are now the safest according to its independent testing
Virginia Tech has rated 277 cycling helmets for safety, with the top-performing lists dominated by MIPS
Best electric mountain bikes: top-rated eMTBs to tame the trails
Our pick of the best electric mountain bikes reviewed by the BikeRadar test team
The best budget gravel bikes under £1,000 in 2025 | Our top-rated bikes from £650
The top gravel bikes for less than a grand, tested by BikeRadar
Best road bikes 2025: our pick of the best endurance, race, women’s and entry-level road bikes
Plus our buyer’s guide to help you find your ideal bike
20 of the best trail bikes ridden and reviewed
Top trail bikes as rated by our expert reviewers, plus our buyer's guide for everything you need to know
What's new?
Best gravel bikes in 2025: 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 hydration packs: 11 packs tried and tested
The top-performing backpacks with hydration bladders for cycling
Buyer’s guide to adaptive bikes: how they can transform the lives of disabled riders and their families
Everything you need to know about adaptive bikes, from the different types to how to buy one
Fat-burning heart rate explained – and why it’s not as intense as you think
How best to shed body fat – and keep it off in the long-term
How to silence disc brakes: 9 ways to fix squeaking, squealing or honking disc brakes
Here's how to stop any unwanted noise from your disc brakes
Buying Guides
Best mountain bike mudguards: 6 of the top mudguards tested, plus our buyer's guide
Our pick of the best front and rear MTB mudguards
Best bottle cages 2025: 12 bike bottle holders rated by our experts
The best bottle cages in 2025, as tested by our team of experts
Best cycling gloves | 10 pairs rated by our experts
Our favourite fingerless mitts for when the weather is a little warmer
Fitness and Training
BIkeRadar's fitness and training section is packed full of expert advice for those looking to improve their road cycling or mountain biking
Forget heart rate: this breathing sensor is like having a £40,000 lab on your chest
Why Vingegaard’s new breathing sensor could be the biggest breakthrough in wearable performance tech since the heart rate monitor
9 tips to survive cycling in the heat, from how much to drink to why you should take a hot bath
How to stay hydrated, fuelled and safe when cycling in the heat
9 essential gravel riding tips from the pros
Explore exciting new terrain and improve your off-road skills with our indispensable gravel riding advice
Health
27 reasons why you need to take up cycling | How bike riding can boost your brain power, fitness and more
Essential reasons to take up cycling
Your ideal body weight for cycling might not be as light as you think – sports nutritionists explain why
Expert tips on aligning your weight, nutrition and training with your riding goals
A 2023 study identified women’s cycling injuries and health concerns... Here's how you can overcome them
Study finds women-specific injuries and concerns for female cyclists, including hip pain and Low Energy Availability
Nutrition
Expert advice on nutrition for cycling including what you should eat when riding a bike, advice on supplements and dietary requirements plus healthy recipe ideas
Sizing and Fit
Gravel bike geometry and sizing: everything you need to know
Demystifying the numbers behind your frame design, and how to choose the best gravel bike and size for you
Expert explains why you can't find a comfortable saddle – and what to do about it
Bike fitter James Thomas explains the causes of saddle discomfort and what you can do about them
The ultimate guide to bike sizes: road, MTB, gravel and hybrid sizing explained
BikeRadar's beginner's guide to finding the right size bike
Skills and Technique
7 rookie cycling errors guaranteed to ruin your ride to work
Commuting by bike can make you happier, healthier and save you money – just don't make these mistakes
"Fixed gear bikes are stupid and pointless, and I freaking love them" – 5 surprising reasons you need a fixie in your life
Better pedalling isn't one of them
10 essential tips for taking your first Strava KOM/QOM
How to become a King or Queen of the Mountains
Workshop
Own an ebike? Here's you can make it last longer and save money
How to wash an ebike, how to update a motor's firmware and other ebike maintenance basics explained
I'm a pro bike mechanic and this hack will save you bleeding your brakes
Former World Cup mechanic Will Soffe explains why you might not need to bleed your brakes
15 common bike maintenance mistakes – and how to avoid them
We've all been there… Steer clear of these avoidable errors and avoid any unnecessary trips to the bike shop