Advice
How riding a bike smoothes the rough edges of ageing: "It's the playing that keeps you young"
We know cycling boosts our physical health as we age but can it also help us come to terms with getting older?
Gravel bike vs road bike: what are the differences?
They share drop bars, rigid frames and skinny(ish) tyres, but what exactly are the differences between a road and gravel bike?
"Endurance fitness is rented, not owned" – how to regain fitness faster after detraining, according to an exercise physiology expert
From sudden injury to life’s inevitable interruptions, we break down how detraining saps your power, what it does to your body and how to bounce back faster than ever
10 things doctors wish men knew about testosterone
From diagnosis to treatments, testosterone is shrouded in myths, misconceptions and misinformation. Here are 10 key facts doctors want all men to know
5 things this cardiologist and British Masters track champion wants every cyclist to know about heart health
Dr Nigel Stephens reveals how you can ride your bike safely through the shadow of heart disease
What's new?
What is a gravel bike? Here's everything you need to know
Thinking about buying your first gravel bike? We've got the basics covered in this comprehensive guide
10 ways to make bike components last longer, from easy maintenance to storage advice
Our handy money-saving hacks to prolong the lifespan of your bike
How Sir Chris Hoy's devastating prostate cancer diagnosis sparked a conversation about national screening
The campaign for better prostate cancer awareness has provoked important questions about the lack of testing and screening. Why are men dying unnecessarily?
Cyclists who use energy gels risk severe tooth decay – here's what a dental professor says you should do
An expert's advice on how to minimise the damage sports drinks and energy gels do to your teeth
8 best ways to make your road bike lighter – and 1 of them is free
How to embrace your inner weight weenie without going bankrupt
Buying Guides
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
13 of the best road bike tyres: our favourite tubeless and clincher tyres
The best tyres for racing, training and more…
Best free indoor cycling apps: 6 free alternatives to Zwift
Want to get training without paying? Here’s our guide to the best free indoor training apps to support your riding
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
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
Switch from base to build phase, check your progress and hone your fuelling – a cycling nutritionist and coach explain how to nail your 2026 goals
Plus key early-season workouts for road, gravel and mountain bike riders
Move over Strava – here are 4 free alternatives to the popular fitness app
Strava has plenty of attractive features, but these free apps offer much of the same functionality
Health
Intense training has been linked to infertility – should we be worried as committed cyclists?
Here's how endurance enthusiasts can protect their procreative powers
This is why your knees hurt when cycling – and here's how to fix them
How to identify and treat specific overuse knee conditions for cyclists
Why explosive, off-the-bike exercise slows ageing after 40 – plus 5 workouts to build a stronger body
Most of us slow down as we age. But research suggests explosive exercise is the secret to retaining muscle mass and mobility, and preventing pain as we get older
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
Cyclists should tread carefully when it comes to intermittent fasting, say experts – here's why
It does have its place, according to sports nutritionist Will Girling, but the pitfalls are numerous
This is what you should eat to fuel your rides – sports nutritionists reveal what's in their cupboards
Unlock the real-life food habits of nutrition pros – practical, performance-focused staples you can adopt today
“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
Sizing and Fit
Bike sizes for kids | How to find the right size bike for your child
Make sure your child feels comfortable and confident on their bike
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
Skills and Technique
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
The 10 things I wish I knew when I started cycling (don’t make the same mistakes)
With the benefit of hindsight, Mark Bailey looks back on the biggest errors he made when he took up cycling
Cycling in the snow: our top tips on how to stay safe and have fun in icy conditions
Cold weather calls for extra care – or specialist equipment
Workshop
Spring is finally here, but is your mountain bike ready? These are the 10 steps you need to follow
Essential tune-up advice for mountain bikers
How to adjust and index bike gears: diagnosing and fixing common shifting problems
Indexing gears, setting derailleur limits and replacing a rear derailleur explained with video walkthroughs
Park Tool's Calvin Jones: "Buy a good workstand and don’t fear failure" – plus more wisdom from cycling’s most famous mechanic
As Calvin Jones retires, he explains the one thing home mechanics get wrong and how he’d fix the cycling industry
