Opinion

Opinion

Why Tadej Pogačar's Paris-Roubaix debut changes everything

Win or not, Pog's first appearance at the Hell of the North is the storyline of the spring
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Campagnolo is retiring its iconic Record groupsets – but there’s more to the news than meets the eye

The Record name is set to be phased out after 62 years 
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The UCI needs to scrap this one rule – unobtainable bikes make downhill racing worth watching

Winning on Sunday, selling on Monday sounds great – but it stifles pro bike tech
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5 of the worst gravel bike upgrades we’d rather forget (so you can avoid the same mistakes)

Our tech team call out some of the worst decisions any gravel rider can make
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Simon says: choice is great, but new clincher tyres pose serious safety questions in the age of hookless rims

Just when things seemed to be settling down...
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Why I’ve got a big problem with Strava and will never use it again

Rob and Strava were a relationship that was never meant to be
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Pedal innovation has been stagnant for 40 years. It's time for change

With PW8 and Ekoi teaming up on an all-new road pedal system, Warren Rossiter asks why there has been little progress since the 1980s
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Dear bike industry: these are the only mountain bike standards you should use

An open letter to all manufacturers out there
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I've tested bikes for 25 years and I'm finally done with mini pumps – here’s why

Life's too short to be sweating by the roadside
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Discovery+ cycling coverage is inexcusably poor for a 343% price hike

A terrible TV app and audio gremlins must be sorted
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These bike brands are bucking price-rise trends by offering affordable quality

There's still value to be found – you just need to look harder
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Mandatory bike bells? Cycling doesn't need more bad ideas from unserious politicians

Sir Julian Lewis MP ventures into mandatory bell territory – and not for the first time
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The 2025 Cannondale Topstone is here – and I got exactly what I wished for

New third-generation Topstone features increased tyre clearance and UDH compatibility
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These are the worst mountain bike upgrades we've ever bought

We share suspension fads, shin-munching pedals and pointless accessories
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10 reasons to date a cyclist, from a better sex life to silky smooth legs

Life spent with a cyclist promises domestic bliss, all the me-time you could want and much more
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The DJI Avinox is the best eMTB motor I’ve ever used, but not because it’s so powerful

It isn’t only DJI’s mind-blowing power stats that make this motor the best
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The Tour de France is coming to Britain, but the costs of hosting should be spent elsewhere

The costs to host the world’s biggest race running into the millions
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We need to kill flip chips and get geometry right the first time

Does anyone really ever flip their chips?
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How can Shimano's new XTR beat SRAM Transmission groupsets?

XTR 'M9200' may be imminent, so how can it overcome the industry darling, SRAM Transmission?
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I'm a bike mechanic and integrated bikes are too complicated – I'll show you why

BikeRadar's workshop manager gets to grips with headset cable routing
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I'm embarrassingly excited about this extraordinarily boring product

I'm convinced Ortlieb's packing cubes will make my cycle touring life better than ever
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This cycling jacket is a spring essential – and it now has 50% off

You can pick up the Castelli Gabba for less than £100
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PFC/PFAS-free waterproof clothing is better than you think

I’d happily switch to a more environmentally friendly fabric today
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Cycling with headphones is safe – and 5 more lessons from 2 years of testing

What I learned while testing sports headphones from Shokz, Sony, Sennheiser, Google and other top brands
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