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Best gravel bikes 2025: extensively ridden and rated
The best gravel bikes to suit all styles, terrain and budgets from bikepacking to gravel racing
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Last updated
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Best cycling socks 2025: Funky and functional top performers
From high-performance lightweight socks to three-season winter warmers, here are our favorite models - rated and reviewed
By Stefan Abram Last updated
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Best women’s bike saddle 2025: six saddles all ridden and rated by female riders
As one of the few areas where a female-specific product can significantly enhance comfort, here is our guide to the best women's saddles
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated
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Best road bike pedals 2025: our complete guide to the best clipless pedal systems
The best clipless pedals are essential for road and gravel riding; here we look at some of the pedal systems available for cyclists
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Last updated
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Best headphones for cycling 2025: Indoors and outdoor options
The best headphones for cycling let you safely listen to music, podcasts, or even talk online e-racing tactics
By Hannah Bussey Last updated
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Best recovery drinks for cycling 2025 rated and reviewed
We look at the best available protein and recovery drinks to ensure you’re recovered and good to go for your next training session
By Andy Turner Last updated
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Best women's road bikes 2025: the ideal bikes for female riders
We pick out some of the best women's road bikes on the market - and explain what makes a road bike 'female specific'
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated
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Best aero bikes 2025: fastest speed weapons ridden and rated
We've ridden and rated the best aero bikes and these are our favourites
By Paul Norman Last updated
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Energy bars for cycling 2025: comprehensively taste tested and rated
Energy bars for cycling will keep you riding for longer - they even taste great, too
By Paul Norman Last updated
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Best bicycle insurance, including what you need to know and how to compare
Wondering how to protect your pride and joy? Our helpful guide tells you all you need to know about bicycle insurance
By Hannah Bussey Last updated
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Best winter cycling shoes 2025: footwear for cold weather riding reviewed and rated
Investing in the best winter cycling shoes will keep your feet warm every winter for years to come.
By Anne-Marije Rook Last updated
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Best tubeless road bike performance tyres 2025
The best tubeless road bike performance tyres will not only elevate your performance but also increase your riding comfort and enjoyment
By Tim Russon Last updated
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Best workshop chain tools 2025 rated and reviewed: for home use when replacing, repairing or shortening
We put workshop quality chain tools to see which is worthy of your money
By Paul Grele Last updated
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Best rim brake pads for road bikes 2025: better braking performance no matter the weather for carbon and alloy rims
Looking for better braking performance no matter whether it’s wet or dry? We’ve rounded up the best rim brake pads for road bikes
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Last updated
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I am a cyclist and this is what I actually want for Christmas
Take the Campagnolo corkscrew, the novelty socks and the 100 greatest climbs book out of your basket. This is my guide to what cyclists actually want this Christmas.
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Published
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Christmas gifts for cyclists 2025: With Christmas rapidly approaching here are some last-minute gift ideas for the bike-obsessed
Here's our handy guide to the best Christmas gifts for the bike-obsessed, and where to buy them
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Last updated
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The best bike multi-tools: Function-packed bicycle tools for every kind of ride
The best cycling multi-tools will solve the majority of your on-bike mechanical problems
By Paul Norman Last updated
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Best bib tights for cycling reviewed and rated
How to find the best bib tights to keep your legs warm as the weather gets colder
By Hannah Bussey Last updated
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Best cycling vests: extra warmth when you need it
Cycling vests are one of the most flexible pieces of clothing in your cycling wardrobe. We explain what should you be looking for and round up our favourites.
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Last updated
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Best tubeless valves: our pick of the top models for performance and reliability
Choosing the right tubeless valves can make your life easier in the workshop and and out on the road
By Tim Russon Published
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Best bike accessories and gadgets
You've got the bike, but what about the helmet, lock or pump? We've chosen the perfect bits of kit for on and off two wheels.
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated
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Road bike groupsets: Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo hierarchies explained
What exactly is a road bike groupset? Should you pick Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo or other? Here's your complete guide to this essential piece of kit for your bike
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated
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Best budget women's bib shorts – comfort without the cost
A good set of cycling bib shorts doesn't need to be an expensive investment. Here's our thoughts after reviewing some of the cheaper and more affordable women's bibs.
By Rachel Sokal Last updated
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Best heart rate monitors 2024: top-rated reviewed and what to look for
Looking for the best heart rate monitors? We round up some of the best options out there on the market and explain what to look for
By Stefan Abram Last updated
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Drop it like it's hot! The best dropper seatposts and levers for gravel bikes
Do you want more speed, control and awesomeness from your gravel bike? Then you want a dropper seatpost. Here's our pick of the best posts and levers your money can buy (whatever your budget)
By Rachel Sokal Last updated
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Best women's gravel bike clothing: close-fitting and relaxed tops and shorts, reviewed and rated
We tested women’s clothing across the gravel spectrum: from figure-hugging lycra to more relaxed tops and shorts - here are our favorites
By Anna Marie Abram Last updated
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What pressure are you running? Three different pressure monitoring systems, put to the test
Real-time pressure sensors allow you to test your own tire pressures to go faster, be more comfortable, and get fewer flats
By Tyler Boucher Published
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Best aluminium road bikes ridden and rated
Lighter than steel, cheaper than any other frameset material - and now with ride-smoothing wide tyres - there's little wonder why aluminium bikes are surging in popularity
By Stefan Abram Last updated
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Best lightweight bikes 2025: a buyer's guide to climbers' bikes
Looking for the best lightweight, hill-flattening, mountain-conquering machine? We’ve tested the lightest and fastest climbing road bikes on the market.
By Stefan Abram Last updated