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Best cycling socks: Breathable, fashionable, and well-made options for your feet
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide Our pick of the very best cycling socks to keep your toes happy through the hotter months

Rapha’s latest PFAS-Free Pro Team Lightweight Gore-Tex Jacket is even lighter than the old Shakedry
By Will Jones published
News ‘Built for the worst conditions’ the new jacket uses Gore-Tex’s latest polyethylene membrane

Forget 28mm, much wider tyres are coming
By Josh Croxton published
News Cyclingnews finds saving of over 75 watts on cobbled roads, even with aerodynamics accounted for

Best heart rate monitors of 2025: Never miss a beat, on and off the bike
By Josh Croxton last updated
Buyer's guide The best heart rate monitors will track your heart rate comfortably, consistently and accurately

Shimano M520 pedal review: Solid, dependable, and brilliant value
By Varun Jyothykumar published
review While the M520 lacks the flash of premium options it does basically the same thing for a small weight penalty in a package that'll take years of abuse.

Lab tested: 40mm road tyres are faster for nearly everyone, and here's why
By Josh Croxton published
Comparing wind tunnel and rolling resistance data on a variety of tyre widths, rims, surfaces and speeds to find out what is the future of road tyres

Crankbrothers Candy 7 pedal review: A more free pedalling feel, but with reduced durability
By Varun Jyothykumar published
review If you find SPD systems too rigid then the Crankbrothers Candy pedals may well be for you, but you'll have to look after them.

Best tyre levers: One product is so good, we've not bothered including the rest
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide After testing out various other tyre lever options, nothing comes close to the Muc-Off Rim Stix

Best exercise bikes 2025: Boost your fitness with these home spin bikes
By Josh Croxton last updated
Buyer's Guide These are the best exercise bikes for training at home, whether you're taking part in classes with motivational trainers or smashing intervals on your own

CeramicSpeed UFO Drip All Conditions review: One of the best drip lubes on the market
By Tom Wieckowski published
review A fast, clean, low wear wax base drip lube that will only be a good thing for your drivetrain

Shimano XTR M9100 Race pedals review: High performance, durable, and decent value all in one
By Varun Jyothykumar published
review Without fuss the Shimano XTR M9100 is still the gold standard for race-oriented gravel bike pedals.

Best budget gravel bikes 2025: Gravel options that won't break the bank
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
Buyer's Guide The best budget gravel bikes are well-specced machines that offer solid performance for the price point

Best bike torque wrenches: Protect your components and improve your maintenance work
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
Buyer's Guide The best bike torque wrenches will ensure you can adhere to torque specifications and keep yourself and your bike safe

The Garmin 1040 is one of the best GPS cycling computers available – with $123 off now at its lowest-ever price this year
By Paul Brett published
Deal The Garmin 1040 has spot-on GPS accuracy, a long-lasting battery and right now well under $500 on Amazon

Maap Alt_Road Cargo Bib 2.0 review: A marked improvement over the previous pair
By Will Jones published
Review Better pockets, lighter compression, sturdier materials. There’s a lot to like here for adventure riders

Garmin HRM-Pro Plus review: More than just a heart rate monitor
By Emma Cole published
Review An excellent choice for multi-sport performance data fanatics

I ruined my gravel bike by trying to make it ‘progressive’ - Don’t make the same mistake as me!
By Will Jones published
tech Leave race setups to the pros, you’ll have more fun on a normal gravel bike

Best bike storage ideas: Our picks to safely store your prized possession
By Josh Ross last updated
Buyer's guide The best bike storage solutions help reclaim living space while also protecting and displaying your bike
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