Van Bikeradar: High-Mileage Heroes | Oscar’s Castelli Gabba 2 jacket
I bought my Castelli Gabba 2 jacket in early 2015 and, after seven seasons of winter abuse, it’s still going strong. That’s what makes it a High-Mileage Hero. The semi-waterproof and windproof cycling jacket has seen countless Sunday club runs, as well as three years of riding around the bitterly cold Norfolk lanes while at […]
Van Bikeradar: The best budget bike helmets for less than £100 – rated and reviewed
While it’s possible to spend north of £300 / $300 on a cycling helmet, these top-rated options prove you don’t have to pay a fortune to get quality protection. Whether you’re looking for a mountain bike helmet, road bike helmet or a helmet for commuting, all our picks – rated and reviewed by the BikeRadar […]
Van Bikeradar: Bespoked 2022 custom bike gallery | 11 of the wildest and weirdest bikes from the handmade bicycle show
Bespoked is the UK’s largest custom bike show, bringing together some of the most reputable frame builders from around the world, as well as many up and coming designers. Now in its 11th year, the show takes place at the Lee Valley Velodrome in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London. It’s the first time the show […]
Van Bikeradar: Frame builder Sturdy reveals the Eimar – a 3D-printed, titanium time-trial bike
The Sturdy Eimar on display at the Bespoked Cycle Show is a time trial bike crafted from titanium with 3D-printed tubes. The bike was conceived by Tom Sturdy, who until a year ago designed and manufactured frames in his garden shed. The frame is said to weigh 1.4kg in an unspecified size and the complete […]
Van Bikeradar: Best climbing bikes 2022 | 17 lightweight road bikes
The best climbing bikes, of course, boast light weight. But a modern lightweight bike has to prove itself not solely through a lack of grams on the scales, but also by having the aerodynamics to up your ride speed. In fact, for most riding conditions, aerodynamics is more important than weight, although there’s a definite […]
Van Bikeradar: Best road bike helmets 2022 | 27 top-rated cycle helmets
The best road cycling helmets will give you plenty of protection and many of them are not too expensive either. Yes, you can pay a lot for a top-spec road helmet as used by the pros, but even budget helmets can come with a range of great features. MIPS tends to be the headline extra […]
Van Bikeradar: Best road bikes under £2,000 or $2,000 for 2022
The best road bikes under £2,000 or $2,000 give you a quality frame and spec without the high cost of some of the best road bikes we’ve ridden and reviewed. Separately, we’ve rounded up the best endurance road bikes if you’re after long-distance comfort and aren’t so constrained by price. If you’re looking for something […]
Van Bikeradar: Tech Q&A | short-travel eMTBs, shoulder-season kits and worn-out helmets
A new episode of our Tech Q&A podcast series has landed and this week senior technical editors Warren Rossiter and Tom Marvin are on hand to share their wisdom. With another senior technical editor Alex Evans as your host, the senior tech team discuss downcountry electric mountain bikes, what to wear in changeable conditions and […]
Van Bikeradar: Oakley cycling sunglasses to buy this year: 2021 guide
Oakley sunglasses are a popular go-to option for cyclists, and with good reason. While often more expensive than some of the competition, there’s no denying that its shades are well-designed, high-quality and, at times, unmistakably distinctive. The current collection of cycling-specific shades features a wide range of frame styles to suit all tastes and face […]
Van Bikeradar: Horse for the Course: the Ultimate climbing bike for the three-day Haute Route Davos
When an invitation to ride the three-day Haute Route Davos in the Swiss Alps pinged into my inbox on a Friday morning in April, I accepted in a flash. I love climbing hills, but Birmingham where I live is better known for its Peaky Blinders than lofty peaks. I can accumulate stacks of elevation in […]