Cycling weekly race bike of the year 2024

And now, your main event. The top three places in our 2025 Bike of the Year countdown, settled over a 250-mile jaunt through the stunning Peak District

From bargain supernakeds and fresh-feeling sportsbikes to eye-opening new adventure models by fledgling firms, this year has been rather good for tip-top metal. But which is the greatest new bike of 2025? The bunfight starts here…

A A few issues back, I tested Van Rysel’s RCR road bike and my word, was I impressed. Decathlon, the brains behind the Van Rysel range, had thrown its considerable heft behind the RCR, maximising prem

Issue 630 September 2025 Contactus: bike@bikemagazine.co.uk or ...

Weight 7.53kg (58cm) Frameset Carbon fibre Groupset Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 (54/40t, 11-34t) Wheels Reserve 57|64 rims on DT Swiss 180 hubs Tyres Vittoria Corsa Pro TLR Wide Rim, 700c x 29mm Finish

Rim-brake fans and gear magpies will love this new wheelset, which combines modern tubeless construction and technology with looks inspired by Mavic’s racing past. Originally developed solely for the