Diamonds in the rough

From ever-faster and slicker bikes to cutting-edge components and svelte apparel, gear is a strong draw of cycling, and it continues to evolve. In 2025, we witnessed small but significant developments

I saw a piece of graffiti once that has stuck with me. It said, ‘Make things people want, make people want things.’ I think it applies aptly to the gravel bike market and especially a brand such as Ca

While most big brands now offer two gravel bikes, Lapierre has just the one, which means by necessity the Crosshill CF has to do a bit of everything. Exploring, racing and everyday rides are all withi

Bikes love bends, so find out where the UK’s best combinations of corners are with RiDE’s guide to the ultimate stretches of twisty tarmac

It’s quite hard to make a modern dropped-stay frame stand out these days, but the new Wilier Rave SLR ID2’s lines are undeniably striking, with a pleasing blend of soft curves and sharp edges. In fact

Giant has gone all out on a bike designed to help your child get into road riding. But does its performance warrant the price?