Features
13 of the best road and gravel bikes for women
Tried and tested bikes for racing, sportives, gravel, commuting and more
Inverted mountain bike forks: why upside-down forks still have a cult following
We explain the pros and cons of inverted forks and why brands continue to make them
Markus Stitz | Adventure doesn't have to be epic
The first person to ride a singlespeed mountain bike round the world explains his bikepacking ethos
Ten things I learnt cycling 5,000 miles from Scotland to Cape Verde
Lessons in adventure
10 pilgrimages to make by bike, from the Via Francigena to St Columba's Way
Pilgrimages today are as likely cycled as walked, and they’re not all about saints either
What's new?
Do women make the best ultra-endurance cyclists? We investigate the science and speak to race winners
Why the gap between men and women closes over longer races, and what the future holds for women's ultra-endurance cycling
What are Fastest Known Times and why are they so popular? FKTs explained
What are FKTs, what are the rules and how do you go about nabbing one?
£700 KS Lev Circuit wireless dropper post, Scott MTB Volt EVO shoes, Timber bell and PNW Loam grips
Plus this week's highlights from BikeRadar
Why there’s no such thing as the perfect gravel bike tyre
But don’t worry, here’s how to choose the right one for you
Bikepacking in Cuba taught me bikes can always be fixed, never turn down food, hide pesos in your handlebar and more
Six lessons from a Christmas in Cuba
Bike of the Week
Downcountry goes electric with 16.2kg Focus VAM2
Flexstays and Fazua motor help bring down weight of flagship Focus eMTB
Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2 cuts £8,000 off the top-tier model with 12-speed mechanical Shimano 105
Can the Defy Advanced Pro deliver pro-level performance on a budget?
Specialized Creo 2 goes gravel with massive 57mm tyre clearance and new Future Shock 3.3 damper
Creo 2 also runs on Specialized’s new lightweight SL 1.2 motor
First Look Friday
Every cyclist, whether you're a road rider or mountain biker, loves new gear and First Look Friday is our weekly round-up of the most interesting, innovative and exciting products to land in the BikeRadar office.
From the latest gadgets to drool-inducing superbikes, via cutting-edge clothing and everyday accessories, there's something for everyone.
Check back every Friday for the latest instalment or take a look through the archive below.
ISM's new noseless gravel saddle, Giro's Coalition Spherical helmet, Torq Explore Adventure food and e*thirteen wheels
Plus this week's highlights from BikeRadar
ENVE's new $900 hubs, bike lights with Tesla-style batteries, Gore's Signal Thermal jacket and a puncture tool to stop you cutting your fingers
Plus, the latest news and reviews from BikeRadar
An all-you-need Feedback tool kit, Race Face's new Chester grips, NZO clothing and OneUp's novel tube-carrying solution
Plus the pick of this week's news and reviews
Long Reads
Why has cycling become a hotbed for sportswashing?
Charlie Allenby investigates sportswashing in cycling, from state sponsorship of WorldTour teams to the reach of sovereign wealth funds across the industry
Horse for the Course | Chasing the pros and riding the white roads of the Gran Fondo Strade Bianche
George heads to Italy for a double-header of WorldTour racing and gran fondo riding on Tuscany's white gravel roads
How gravel is changing the way we think about road bike design
With road bikes becoming more capable, are we all set to become gravel riders by stealth?
Opinion
Simon says: The UCI must stop banning things just because they look weird
Cycling needs clear and stable rules if the sport is to develop
Nick Clark | 4 reasons why a glossy paintjob will always be better than a matt finish
Delicate finishes should be kept out of cycling
Simon von Bromley | Three things I want to see from a new Giant TCR – and three I don’t
BikeRadar’s TCR obsessive has his say on a potential new model
Bike Gallery
In BikeRadar's bike gallery features, we bring you a detailed look at the bikes, wheelsets, components and tech used by cyclists from all walks of life – from WorldTour tech to niche hill climb bikes, we've covered it all.
Red Bull Hardline Australia 2024 | Gracey Hemstreet's prototype Norco and more downhill tech
We take a look at some of the bikes to grace the first Red Bull Hardline Australia
4in studded tyres, a 3D-printed saddle and a $1,200 sleeping bag | Lael Wilcox's Alaskan ultra setup
The ultra-distance doyenne is racing a Corvus Akio fat bike at the Iditarod Trail Invitational
Laurens ten Dam sets 1,050km Transcordilleras FKT on drop-bar Specialized S-Works Epic World Cup
We take a closer look at the bike ten Dam rode non-stop for three days across the Andes
Routes and Rides
Bikepacking explained: what to take, how to pack and where to ride
Interested in taking a bikepacking trip? Here's everything you need to know about planning your first ride
Horse for the Course | I spent five days cycling on Sri Lanka’s red gravel tracks and unfinished roads – it was an adventure like no other
Katherine Moore rode through the island's mountains and forests, eating fresh coconut, spotting elephants and battling the heat and humidity on her Ribble CGR Ti
UK gravel ride calendar 2024 | 13 of the best gravel cycling events in the UK
BikeRadar’s pick of the best gravel events in the UK this year
Tech Features
BikeRadar Builds | Why Jack Luke commissioned a custom all-road bike with cantilever brakes in 2024
Your questions about Jack's first custom road bike answered
Torque About Tools | From 3D-printed spoke wrenches to a silky smooth Enduro hub and suspension pivot bearing kit
An all-metal bleed bucket from Pinner and resurrected hex keys from Silca
Spoke Tension | What would we change about mountain biking?
Our MTB tech gurus’ wishlist puts the mountain bike world to rights