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Team INEOS wears Gobik at the Tour de France 2025

Dressing the pros at the Tour de France — how Gobik supplies its team riders with cutting edge kit for the world’s biggest bike races Sponsored

Gobik’s product development specialist, Inma Hernández, talks through the clothing supplied to team riders during the 2025 Tour de France

How does Cube keep its bike prices so low? We crunched the numbers and took a huge road trip on Cube’s latest and greatest road bike Sponsored

Find out how Cube manages to offer top performance at lower prices than the other big brands, and get to know the Litening C:68X SLX better as Jamie takes this pro road race bike on a 550km trip across France

A weekend at Lauf Gritfest reminded me why I love gravel — here’s why you should consider the rougher stuff too Sponsored

The three-day Lauf Gritfest ride in the Cambrian Mountains has become a staple on the UK gravel events calendar. Here's why I love the gravel scene right now

2025 Decathlon AG2R using carbon ti chainring

How a Tour de France Team operates — behind the scenes with Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Sponsored

Take a look inside the trucks, buses, and team cars that keep everything running smoothly at one of the top teams on cycling's WorldTour

How Beeline is doing bike navigation differently with fuss-free, intuitive simplicity Sponsored

Beeline’s revolutionary Velo 2 bike navigation device now does more than ever, while still retaining the uniquely simple selling point of the original

Orbea bikes at the Tour de France July 2025

Is there any difference between the bikes of the Tour de France peloton and the bikes you can buy? We check in with Orbea to make some comparisons Sponsored

We speak to Orbea’s Joseba Arizaga about the similarities and differences between the bikes the public can buy, and the bikes ridden by the pros at the Tour de France. There may be far fewer differences than you think

COMPETITION NOW CLOSED Win! A superb Scribe Gravel Carbon 40 700c wheelset worth £899 must be won Sponsored

One very lucky cyclist is going to bag themselves some hand-built carbon wheels for tackling the rougher stuff, just by filling out an entry form. Don't miss out!

DealClincher x Balfe’s Bikes summer takeover: 45% off Ultegra Di2, £1,000+ off Specialized + Giant bikes, big savings on Castelli, Zipp + more Sponsored

Balfe’s midseason sale is in full swing, with fantastic deals on top-tier carbon road bikes, race-ready kit, helmets, wireless groupsets and more

What exactly is a bike radar system, and why does everyone want one? Sponsored

Cycling radars are becoming a must-have piece of kit for many road riders, but what do they actually do?

COMPETITION NOW CLOSED Win! Fuel like the pros with 4 bumper TORQ cycling nutrition bundles worth £100+ each up for grabs Sponsored

We’ve teamed up with TORQ to celebrate the Tour de France and the brand’s 25th birthday with a giveaway of four premium nutrition bundles — packed with everything you need to fuel your summer rides, from drinks and gels to jellies, bars and bottles

Why spend more? How Chinese carbon road bike wheels are taking over Sponsored

We chat to Chris from Superteam to find out why Chinese wheels can offer such good value for money

The future of gravel racing is here: Wilier’s all new Rave SLR ID2 is aero optimised with 52mm tyre clearance, and designed exclusively for 1x drivetrains Sponsored

Wilier's brand new Rave SLR ID2 marks a new dimension in gravel racing, with a focus on speed, versatility, and off-road performance. This meticulously designed Italian gravel race certainly defies convention

COMPETITION NOW CLOSED Win! Once-in-a-lifetime VIP trip to the Tour de France with Decathlon plus Van Rysel kit worth £440 Sponsored

Fancy getting the VIP treatment at the Tour de France's Hautacam summit finish? We've got flights, accommodation, VIP access, hospitality and £440 worth of Van Rysel kit to give away thanks to our friends at Decathlon

The lightest power meter pedal on the market is now fully Shimano-compatible — here’s why Favero’s new Assioma PRO RS sets the gold standard in accurate, convenient power measurement Sponsored

Weighing just 123.5g each and featuring a modular design for interchangeability, Shimano-compatible pedal bodies, and Favero’s proprietary IAV Power System, the Assioma PRO RS sets the gold standard in road power pedals while maintaining ±1% accuracy

I saved thousands using an electric cargo bike — you could too! Sponsored

If you ditch one of your cars for a cargo bike, you'll be quids in in no time. We do the sums...

Orbea with Team Lotto at Dwars door Vlaanderen

The Orbea story — the past, present, and cycling into the future with a legendary Basque bike brand Sponsored

We look at the history of Spanish bike brand Orbea, and see how a company that began by making guns for its local Basque populace now leads the world in bicycle innovation.

When it comes to locking your bike, you no longer need to compromise between security and convenience Sponsored

Hiplok was the first bike security brand to deliver both wearable and angle grinder-resistant locks, so they know a thing or two about bike security. Let's take a look at three key products in Hiplok's range, and check in with co-founder Ben Smith

Selle Italia launches White range April 2025

Selle Italia launches new ‘White Range’ colourway for its high performance saddles, including the flagship 3D-printed SLR Boost Sponsored

Adding style to its world renowned substance, Selle Italia’s most iconic saddles now gain an elegant white finish. Which one will you choose?

A deep dive into Lezyne’s award-winning range of cycling accessories — better for you, your bike, and the planet Sponsored

When it comes to quality bike lights, pumps, tools and more that are built to last, Lezyne is the first choice for many cyclists across the world. Find out why as delve into the past, present and future of the brand

Celebrating 25 years of fuelling cyclists with TORQ March 2025 v2

Celebrating 25 years of fuelling cyclists with TORQ — how this British brand has grown into one of the most trusted names in endurance nutrition Sponsored

From a humble fitness consultancy firm to one of the main players in sports fuelling, TORQ is celebrating 25 years with its tasty, science-backed products. But what makes TORQ different, and what’s next for the brand?

The pros’ favourite race wheels just got faster! Vision launches new all-carbon Metron RS wheels Sponsored

The brand's first wheels with advanced T-shaped carbon spokes are here, and they are faster, lighter, and more aerodynamic than the previous flagship Metron SL range

Test News 1 –Annamalai, other Tamil Nadu BJP leaders arrested ahead of protest over Rs 1,000-crore TASMAC ‘corruption’ Sponsored

Arrested BJP leaders include former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan. Party workers heading towards TASMAC headquarters detained en masse.

COMPETITION NOW CLOSED Win! 4 bumper TORQ cycling nutrition bundles worth £127 each up for grabs! Sponsored

Fuel your big rides this year with help from TORQ. Four lucky winners will share this bumper nutrition prize bundle worth over £500 in total, including bars, gels, hydration drink mix + more to celebrate the brand's 25th birthday

COMPETITION NOW CLOSED WIN! Boost Bike e-bike conversion kit for almost any bike worth up to £995! Sponsored

If you want to electrify your ride in style, the simple and elegant Boost Bike conversion kit could be ideal for you... and just by filling out the entry form on this page, you could bag one for free!

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“The brake pad is the smallest part that a rider can change on their bike, but it can make a huge difference”: Sinter explain how they manufacture world-beating brake pads in Europe Sponsored

We speak to the folk at Slovenian brake pad specialists Sinter about how they make the world’s best brake pads – right here in Europe – and why their unique smart brake pad bedding machine sets Sinter pads apart

COMPETITION NOW CLOSED Win! Two spots on a stunning four-day Italian cycling holiday with Sportive Breaks Sponsored

If beaches, rolling hills, gravel roads and the best cycling Tuscany has to offer sounds like the perfect weekend, then we've got a cracking prize to give away thanks to the good people at Sportive Breaks

How the Elite Square Smart Frame is reinventing indoor cycling at home Sponsored

We speak to Mattia Gomiero from Elite about the brand's new smart indoor training frame – the Square – and find out how something with four right angles has the potential to revolutionise home training

Could this be the best pro cycling paint job of 2025? Meet the new street art-inspired Van Rysel–Roubaix RCR Sponsored

There's still no sign of the new RCR-F aero bike for Van Rysel–Roubaix, but the 2025 team bike paint job looks like a standout winner

Why am I putting out more power on the hills than on flat roads? We speak to a bike fit expert and hit the indoor trainer to find out Sponsored

If you train with power, do you find it easier to put out higher numbers grinding up an incline while struggling on flat roads, even on a virtual trainer? We needed some answers!