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Opinion

The UCI has just clarified its new helmet regulations – but it's left me with more questions than answers

New regulations suffer from a lack of detail and rushed implementation
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Strava is becoming irrelevant – I use this free app instead

The roll-over of Paul's Strava subscription left him questioning the app’s usefulness – and how much his cycling data is worth
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New Shimano Dura-Ace is coming – these are the 4 key features I expect to see

What can the launch of its first wireless drivetrain tell us about the next generation of Shimano's flagship road bike groupset?
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Loud freehubs are a crime against good manners – and there’s a better way

Freehubs should be seen, not heard
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Commentating on the MTB World Championships was a dream come true, but I’ve never been so terrified

Why being part of the commentary team for the Mountain Bike world champs was one of the best experiences of my life
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Don’t buy new wheels – a second aero helmet will make you faster for less

Why we need to stop worrying about looking silly and embrace the absurdity of cycling
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Trail bikes are more capable than ever thanks to these 3 category-defining trends

This catch-all MTB genre is really delivering when it comes to bikes that’ll handle almost anything
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5 ways race bikes will improve in 2026 – from higher stacks to 1x optimisation

The emerging tech trends we could see on the best race bikes next year
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Can we please stop talking about rim brakes?

Warren argues ‘save the rim brake’ is getting old after a trip through his overstocked garage
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These are the brakes our mountain bike test team would buy – and it comes down to only 3 brands

From budget-friendly stoppers to pro-level anchors, here are the MTB brakes our team would choose for their own bikes
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Cervélo has just released the R5 and I'm in love with its classic looks – but it's frighteningly expensive

The classic lines of the R5 are deeply appealing – it's just a shame a frameset costs a whopping £5,000
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The latest aero bikes are going to kill the all-rounder – but what does that mean for the rest of us?

My conclusions from 2025 Bike of the Year testing
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Gravel bikes are past their awkward teen years – and we've finally got amazing bikes for every rider

I've tested more than a dozen gravel bikes over the past year and if I've learned one thing, it's that we've never had it so good
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The latest endurance bikes will kill off the all-road bike, and I couldn't be happier

Our Bike of the Year finalists show that the pure endurance bike isn't under threat – and that's only a good thing, Warren says
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I'm a pro bike mechanic and these are the tools I couldn't live without

Which tools are essential? We asked a pro mechanic for his top picks
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These are the gravel bike tyres we would buy with our own cash – and nobody went narrower than 45mm

The all-round gravel tyres BikeRadar's expert testers would pick for their own bikes
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I’m a pro cyclist and the UCI weight limit is completely outdated – here’s why 

Pro rider Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio explains how the UCI’s 6.8kg bike weight rule has unfairly penalised smaller cyclists throughout her career
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I’ve finally found the upgrade to make me a better mountain biker – and it cost less than £100

Coaching can make you better, safer and maybe even faster on the bike
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I’m a UCI-level gravel racer and this is the big advantage of MTB tyres that nobody is talking about 

Comfort and speed are important, but there’s another huge benefit to fat tyres on gravel bikes you’ve probably overlooked
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Fork fairings are mountain biking's latest aero hack – but haven't we been here before?

Keegan Swenson's fork fairings on his Leadville 100-winning bike causes a stir, but aero tech on mountain bikes is nothing new
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The biggest ever MTB jump makes for a hair-raising watch – and even better bikes 

Pro riders are risking everything – and I'm grateful that they're raising the bar
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These are the four mountain bike tyres our expert testers would buy with their own cash

These are the trail and enduro mountain bike tyres BikeRadar's reviews team would pick for their own bikes.
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I’ve been mountain biking for 34 years and love it now more than ever – here’s why

With a mix of endorphins, tech and the great outdoors, mountain biking delivers everything I need from a sport
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What killed the climbing bike? Simply the sheer speed of racing 

The real reason why aero bikes are king in the pro peloton
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