Advice
Best cycling sunglasses and glasses in 2025 | 20 sets of shades rated and reviewed
Top-rated cycling glasses to protect your eyes out on the road or trail
Road bike groupsets: everything you need to know
Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo – the component levels explained
Best endurance road bikes in 2025: our pick of the best bikes for speed and comfort
What to look for in an endurance road bike and our pick of the best
Revealed: the real reasons why cyclists shave their legs
From crashes to massages, the surprising reasons why cyclists shave their legs – and it’s not just about speed
Best commuter bike: What's the best bike for commuting in 2025?
Hybrid, electric bike, road bike, gravel bike or mountain bike – let us guide you through the commuter bike options
What's new?
27 reasons why you need to take up cycling | How bike riding can boost your brain power, fitness and more
Essential reasons to take up cycling
10 essential tips for taking your first Strava KOM/QOM
How to become a King or Queen of the Mountains
Best bike phone mount: popular phone cases and holders tested
Want your phone at your fingertips? Here are your options
I’ve ridden more than 200 electric bikes – here are five things I’ve learned about maximising battery range
Warren's top tips for making your ebike go further
Best mountain bike mudguards | 7 MTB mudguards tested, plus our buyer's guide
Our pick of the best front and rear MTB mudguards
Buying Guides
We took 12 of the latest bike locks to the lab and tested them to destruction – here are the results
Plus, how to lock up your bike safely and securely
The complete guide to buying a used ebike
Buying a second-hand electric bike could save you a lot of money, but there are risks to be aware of. Our expert advice will help you avoid the pitfalls
Best gravel bikes in 2025: top-rated carbon, aluminium, titanium and steel gravel bikes reviewed
From bikepacking to gravel racing, our expert testers bring together the very best gravel bikes
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
7 fascinating lessons about why we push our bodies to the limit, according to an endurance-obsessed anthropologist
Why do we choose to do agonising feats of endurance? Anthropologist Michael Crawley seeks answers in his new book
How to increase your average cycling speed: 15 tips to ride faster
Don't (necessarily) slam that stem, tuck like a tortoise, avoid the lanes and other tips to accelerate your rides
Want stronger legs for cycling? 13 leg workouts for cyclists – and why you should do them
Follow these easy exercises to build up your leg strength on the bike
Health
Your ideal body weight for cycling might not be as light as you think – sports nutritionists explain why
Expert tips on aligning your weight, nutrition and training with your riding goals
A 2023 study identified women’s cycling injuries and health concerns... Here's how you can overcome them
Study finds women-specific injuries and concerns for female cyclists, including hip pain and Low Energy Availability
Is cycling bad for your sexual health?
How to identify, avoid and treat common issues associated with sexual health and cycling
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
"It's why racing is so fast now" | Forget aerodynamics and new tech, rising carb limits are behind the lightning-fast speeds of WorldTour racing
Recipe: these tahini banana bread muffins are the perfect indulgent mid-workout snack for plant-based athletes
This Michelin-starred chef's muffin recipe is a satisfyingly semi-savoury vegan sweet treat
Save money by making your own energy drinks – this is how you do it
Save cash with homemade sports hydration
Sizing and Fit
Expert explains why you can't find a comfortable saddle – and what to do about it
Bike fitter James Thomas explains the causes of saddle discomfort and what you can do about them
The ultimate guide to bike sizes: road, MTB, gravel and hybrid sizing explained
BikeRadar's beginner's guide to finding the right size bike
Women's bike size guide: find the right mountain bike, hybrid, gravel or road frame with our women’s bike size charts
How to find the right size bike
Skills and Technique
Want to start road cycling? These are the 17 essential skills you need to know
Work on these aspects of cycling to improve your road skills, enjoyment and safety
Dear roadies: you’re shaving your legs wrong
We’ve shared these mistakes so you can avoid them
We beat the pros on Europe's toughest climbs – here's how we did it
UK riders Illi Gardner and Ed Laverack have set records on some of Europe's toughest climbs. They share their tips for success
Workshop
How to install and set up SRAM's T-Type Eagle Transmission derailleur – instructions for mechanical or electronic groupsets
Master the setup and installation process for T-Type's new hangerless design
How to repair a punctured tubeless tyre
Tubeless technology has revolutionised the way we ride, both on and off-road, but it’s not totally foolproof
How to fit, remove and change bike pedals
We talk you through how to fit and remove your bike pedals in this clear step-by-step guide for beginners