The BikeRadar Podcast
1) How we buy cycling bib shorts NEEDS to change
In this edition of the BikeRadar Podcast, Simon von Bromley discusses the challenges of buying bib shorts in 2025 with Ashley Quinlan. Ashley is dissatisfied with the dominant window-shopping method...Show More
2) Road Bike of the Year 2025 – The winners are…!
Host Jack Luke sits down with tech experts Ashley Quinlan and Warren Rossiter to reveal our 2025 Road Bike of the Year winners.Along the way, discover how Bike of the Year has changed for 2025, the bi...Show More
3) Hardtail vs Softail vs full-suspension – what’s best for XC racing in 2025?
Jack Luke is joined by Tom Marvin to discuss his latest test, which pitched a traditional Cannondale Scalpel hardtail versus a softail Specialized Epic World Cup and a mid-travel Lauf Elja. The pa...Show More
4) These cycling rules need to change NOW
From sock height to handlebar width, the UCI keeps finding new ways to police equipment – and annoy pro riders and teams. With the 78-page 'Clarification Guide Of The UCI Technical Regulation' in hand...Show More
5) Why coaching is better than any upgrade you can buy for your bike
After spending one morning with a professional mountain bike coach, Rob thinks it’s the best thing you can do to improve your riding. In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Tom and Rob discuss ...Show More
6) The new ultra-fat tyre Fara GR4 gravel bike and Pidcock’s safety warning to the UCI
Jack Luke is joined by BikeRadar’s new road and gravel presenter, Ollie Smith, to talk through the latest and biggest stories in the world of cycling. The pair dig into the launch of the Fara GR4,...Show More
7) Is it safe to a road bike on gravel? Plus, the death of suspension fork boots, and your other tech questions answered
The BikeRadar Tech Q&A returns, with Jack Luke and Simon von Bromley tackling your latest tech conundrums. In this episode, we cover: · Can you ride a road bike on gravel without breaking...Show More
8) Trek’s UCI-illegal Madone and Virginia Tech’s helmet rating shake-up
Jack Luke is joined by Simon von Bromley to discuss the biggest news on BikeRadar this week. The pair also discuss cycling’s ongoing issue with rider weight and last week’s top story on the site. Lear...Show More
9) Why was the Tour so fast? Plus this week’s top stories on BikeRadar
Jack Luke is joined by Simon von Bromley to discuss the biggest stories on BikeRadar this week. The pair discuss the ever-increasing speed of the Tour de France, Standert’s handsome new alloy gravel b...Show More
10) The winners, losers, and unsung heroes of the 2025 Tour de France
The Tour de France is over, but we’re back with veteran Tour journalist, Daniel Benson, to discuss he winners, losers and unsung heroes of this year’s event. While attention is always drawn to stage ...Show More