I took all this MTB kit on holiday because it's the best I tested last year | Tom Marvin's Gear of the Year 2024
The best of the best from Tom's packed reviews schedule
8 new road and gravel bikes we want to see in 2025
BikeRadar's road and gravel tech team reveal the bikes on their wishlist for next year
Review | The Trek Émonda’s death is the Madone 7 SLR Gen 8's gain
Trek’s attempt at an all-round race bike
The humble £9.99 accessory I couldn't live without – plus two testing highlights | Nick Clark’s Gear of the Year 2024
An easy life is all Nick wants
What are smart bike lights and should you use them for your cycling?
Smart bike lights improve your visibility and alert you to vehicles. We explain whether they're worth the investment and recommend our favourites
The gravel bike that expanded my horizons plus three five-star products | Simon von Bromley's Gear of the Year 2024
Simon has a new favourite bike, even if he doesn't get to ride it as much as he'd like
Exclusive interview | Five moments that shaped Sir Chris Hoy's career
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
Review | Sonder's El Camino Apex 1 is a pure electric gravel bike at a great price
Assisted alloy adventurer
The brilliant brakes, budget fork and comfy grips that helped me feel 25 again | Rob Weaver’s Gear of the Year 2024
Plus new knee pads challenging Rapha for top spot
Round the bend | How I ticked off 12 switchbacks on a 100km ride in the Peak District
Simon Warren rises to the challenge of plotting a British route packed with hairpin bends
Review | Continental's Argotal Enduro Soft tyre chews up loose trails but struggles on hardpack
Designed for loose terrain, this enduro-specific tyre should put grip first
How to get your gravel bike ready for winter
Essential setup tweaks to take the sting out of winter gravel riding
Budget and bougie highlights from a year of social riding | Liam Cahill’s Gear of the Year 2024
High-end kit, cyclocross tyres and a bargain helmet make Liam's list
Editor's Highlights
The truth about integrated cable routing – part two | 3 bike fitters share their experiences
A trio of bike fitters dish the dirt on the pitfalls of integration
Zwift racing explained: everything you need to know about setup, categories, formats and tactics
Channel your inner racer without leaving your house
Dan Bigham on weight weenies, the Olympics and the next frontier of road cycling tech
Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe's new head of engineering speaks to BikeRadar
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Latest Reviews
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The much-hyped superbike delivers the goods in the real world
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Eyewear that straddles the glasses/goggles divide
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Super-tacky rubber for soft-ground gravity riding
Review | Men’s Rapha Gore-Tex Rain Jacket
Excellent performance, if you can afford it
Long-term review | Tom delivers his verdict on the Transition Smuggler
A perfect match or a mixed bag?
Review | The Cane Creek Invert CS is all the gravel fork you need – just don't mention the price
Cane Creek turns gravel suspension upside down
Best Products
Best heart-rate monitors for cycling, as reviewed by BikeRadar
We rate the best chest straps to measure your heart rate while cycling
Mountain bike rear suspension: the ultimate guide to how MTB suspension types work
How the most popular MTB suspension designs work, plus their advantages and shortcomings
MyWhoosh vs Zwift: How do the two indoor training apps compare?
Two of the biggest virtual indoor cycling apps compared
The best aluminium gravel bikes in 2024, as reviewed by BikeRadar
We round up our favourite aluminium gravel bikes, which offer great value for money and versatility
Wahoo vs Garmin: which bike computer should you choose?
We compare the Wahoo Elemnt and Garmin Edge bike computer ranges
Best road bike wheels in 2024 | 30 rim and disc brake wheelsets tried and tested
The best wheels for road cycling
Advice
Basic bicycle safety check: make sure your bike is safe to ride with the M check
Make sure adult and kids' bikes are safe to ride using this beginner-friendly walkthrough and video guide
How to teach a kid to ride a bike in 30 minutes
Skip the stabilisers and teach them to ride properly in as little as half an hour
How to lubricate your bike chain in three easy steps
Take care of your chain to extend its life and keep your bike running smoothly
Six ways to improve disc-brake performance
Optimise and maintain your hydraulic disc brakes with these top tips from our resident mechanic
Bike light laws in the UK: what you need to know
Flashing or steady lights? How bright is too bright? We explain everything you need to know about bicycle light laws in the UK
Cycling in the mountains: 10 tips for tackling high-altitude rides
Heading for the hills? Here’s your expert guide to conquering the toughest climbs in 2025