Advice
Own a bike with SRAM Transmission? You need to read this guide
Is your Transmission drivetrain not shifting as it should? I can show you why
Women's bike size guide: find the right mountain bike, hybrid, gravel or road frame with our women’s bike size charts
How to find the right size bike
5 mountain bike accessories you need (and 5 you definitely don't)
We shine a light on the essential MTB accessories... and those you can skip
Best road bike wheels in 2025 | 31 rim and disc brake wheelsets tried and tested
The best wheels for road cycling ridden and rated by our expert testers
Your complete Strava guide: how to get the best out of cycling's most popular fitness tracking app
How to use Strava to up your riding game
What's new?
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
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
Best mountain bike helmets in 2025 | Top-rated open-face trail helmets
The best helmets for cross-country and trail mountain biking
Women's health and cycling: common injuries, hormonal changes and nutritional needs explained
Study finds women-specific injuries and concerns for female cyclists, including hip pain and Low Energy Availability
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
Buying Guides
What is a tubeless tyre? Everything you need to know
An introduction to tubeless tyre and rim technology for bikes
What is a recumbent and why would you ride one? Our guide to these lesser-spotted bikes
Why be uptight upright when you could be a laid-back cyclist?
Buyer’s guide to internal gear hubs | The compelling alternative to derailleurs
What is an internal gear hub, how do they work and who makes them?
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
Dear roadies: you’re shaving your legs wrong
We’ve shared these mistakes so you can avoid them
Save money by making your own energy drinks – this is how you do it
Save cash with homemade sports hydration
Spent the winter glued to your turbo trainer? Here are 10 ways to get road-ready this spring
Essential tips to get match-fit for the road again
Health
Is cycling bad for your sexual health?
How to identify, avoid and treat common issues associated with sexual health and cycling
Why analysing your sweat could unlock your performance potential, but scientists say there's a catch
Could a sweat test be the key to achieving your cycling goals?
Energy gels and drinks are killing your teeth – here's what you can do to protect them
An expert's advice on how to minimise the damage sports drinks and energy gels do to your teeth
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
Recipe: these tahini banana bread muffins are the perfect indulgent mid-workout snack for plant-based athletes
This Michelin-starred chef's muffin recipe is a satisfyingly semi-savoury vegan sweet treat
Michelin-starred chef and British Cycling consultant wants you to eat less meat – here are 5 delicious vegan recipes to try
In Plant Powered Performance, Alan Murchison turns his attentions to vegan food and we share five delicious recipes from the new recipe book
Cycling nutrition: everything you need to know, according to the latest science
Nutrition basics, how to manage your feeding when riding, DIY options and more
Sizing and Fit
How to measure a bike frame: our complete guide to sizing a bike
Fundamental measurements so you can compare frames like-for-like
Why your knees hurt from cycling – and how to treat common injuries
How to identify and treat specific overuse knee conditions for cyclists
Mountain bike sizing guide: What size MTB do I need?
Use our guide to help you determine your perfect size of mountain bike
Skills and Technique
We beat the pros on Europe's toughest climbs – here's how we did it
UK riders Illi Gardner and Ed Laverack have set records on some of Europe's toughest climbs. They share their tips for success
Which muscles does cycling work and how can you train them?
Key muscle groups used when riding and how they're employed
Pro cyclists struggle with these 6 skills – but here's how you can master them
From Thibaut Pinot’s skittish descents to Tadej Pogačar’s struggles on hot days, even pro cyclists aren’t perfect. Expert coaches show how you can turn a weakness into a strength
Workshop
How to set up a tubeless tyre without the mess in 5 simple steps
Tubeless tyre setup demystified
Eight of the best upgrades you can make to your bike – without breaking the bank
Marginal costs for major gains
5 suspension setup mistakes you’re probably making (and how to avoid them)
Our tamed World Cup mechanic is here to help with his top tuning tips