Advice
Best mountain bikes for £1,000 in 2024 to help you start mountain biking on a budget
Got a grand to spend on a mountain bike? These are the ones to look at…
How to set your suspension sag for the perfect mix of grip and support
Follow our easy steps for setting your suspension sag on forks, air shocks and coil shocks
Best road bike pedals 2024 | Top-rated clipless pedals for your bike
The best road pedals for all budgets, from Shimano, Look, Speedplay, Time and more
Test OM-288 (preview only)
Cycling in the snow: Our top tips on how to stay safe and have fun in icy conditions
Cold conditions call for extra care – or specialist equipment
What's new?
Best gravel race bikes 2024 rated and reviewed by our expert test team
Speedy gravel bikes for fast riding and racing
What are suspension seatposts and should you fit one to your bike?
Suspension seatposts will bring some extra comfort – and weight – to your bike. We explain the different types and whether they're really worth it
Best enduro helmets 2024: full-face and convertible lids rated by our experts
The best MTB enduro helmets for protection on technical and downhill rides
Best winter road bikes 2024 | 11 mile-munching winter bikes and our buyer's guide
Our pick of the bikes, frames, components and accessories you need for successful winter riding
Best mountain bike gloves 2024 as rated by our expert testers
Our pick of the best winter and summer MTB gloves as rated and reviewed by our test team
Buying Guides
Best cycling watch in 2024 | What is the best smartwatch for cycling?
Everything you need to know about these wearable devices
What is a Zwift Ready trainer and which brands sell them?
What Zwift Ready certification means and how it could improve your indoor training
Best waterproof jackets for road cycling and commuting 2024 | 11 cycling rain jackets tried and tested by our experts
The best cycling jackets for road cyclists and commuters
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
Ride at altitude
Heading for the hills? Here’s your expert guide to conquering European climbs and riding at altitude in 2024
12 Zwift tips for beginners | How to get the most out of Zwift's virtual world
How to get the most out of Zwift's virtual worlds
The best workouts and training plans on Zwift
Keep fit while having fun with the best workouts and flexible training plans from the interactive training mega-platform
Health
With Sir Chris Hoy's new memoir out today, here's what you need to know about prostate cancer – and how to get tested
The inspirational Sir Chris Hoy recently announced his prostate cancer was terminal. Here, BikeRadar examines the cancer that affects one in eight men in the UK
How to get more sleep. And why a good night's rest will make you a better athlete
Dr Sarah Gilchrist explains why sleep is so important for exercise and how to be sleep strategic
The rise of testosterone doping: why amateur athletes are turning to the performance-enhancing hormone
Testosterone is becoming a common training tool, but where does it stray into performance enhancement?
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
Best cycling recovery drinks in 2024: our favourite carb and protein mixes for post-ride refuelling
Find the best recovery drink for your riding and learn more about post-ride recovery in our buyer's guide
Protein for cycling: are you eating enough to recover fast and get stronger?
We explain everything cyclists need to know about this muscle-building micronutrient
Fuel like Tour de France riders with these recipes from a pro cycling chef
Tour de France pro chef Hannah Grant shares five recipes loved by elite riders that will boost your cycling performance and electrify your taste buds
Sizing and Fit
Handlebar reach | How to get the right handlebar reach
Why you shouldn’t ignore the size and shape of your handlebars
Road bike sizing: what size bike do I need?
Use our guide to ensure you choose the correct frame size
Q-factor explained: why it matters to cyclists and how to adjust yours
Q-Factor or stance width can affect your pedalling efficiency and comfort, but it’s tricky to get right
Skills and Technique
Blast through winter the BK way
Pivot Factory Racing’s Bernard Kerr brings you his top tips for keeping the fun going when it’s grim out
8 tips for cycling at night: How to ride confidently and safely in the dark
Our tips on how to stay safe when riding at night
Cycling hand signals explained
All the hand signals that cyclists make as they ride
Workshop
How to set up your mountain bike suspension for the best performance
Our essential guide to MTB suspension setup will help your bike work at its best
How to clean your bike chain in 8 simple steps
How scrubbing your chain can save money and help you gain speed
Bicycle bearings: everything you need to know
The bits that keep your bike rolling