The BikeRadar Podcast

BikeRadar delve into the world of road and mountain biking to bring you the best tech content in cycling. Join the team for their weekly episodes and occasional bonus episodes.

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Are press-fit bottom brackets better than threa...
BikeRadar’s senior technical writer, Simon von Bromley holds the somewhat controversial view that press-fit bottom brackets are, in fact, superior to traditional threaded bottom brackets.
36 min
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What is the future of gravel?
To help us gaze into our crystal ball of gravel riding, we chatted to a number of industry experts, riders and racers to discuss where we think the future of gravel will lie.
52 min
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Our favourite mountain bike riding spots in the...
Technical editor-in-chief Rob Weaver and technical editor Alex Evans talk about their favourite riding spots across the globe.
45 min
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How to get into gravel racing
We demystify the different types of gravel events, explain why we love these novel races and share our top tips for new racers on both sides of the Atlantic.
30 min
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How to upgrade your mountain bike for more fun,...
Luke, Rob, and Will dive into the best components to splash your cash on to most improve your riding experience.
69 min
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Is gravel riding just mountain biking from the ...
The cause of much debate for riders who fondly remember the early years of mountain biking, we call in two of our in-house experts from CyclingPlus and MBUK to debate whether gravel riding is just mountain biking from the 90s.
19 min
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Road Bike of the Year special | The best road, ...
After thousands of kilometres of testing and hours of deliberation, our annual Bike of the Year test has come to a conclusion.
30 min
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MTB Bike of the Year special | The best trail, ...
Our annual Bike of the Year test is a massive undertaking where we tell you which bikes are category-leading, with this year being no exception.
55 min
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How to plan a gravel ride
Planning a gravel ride well can make the difference between a mega day out and a disastrous one.
30 min
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Tech Q&A | Elusive 16t cassette sprockets, the ...
Technical Editor-in-Chief Robin Weaver and Senior Road Technical Editor Warren Rossiter impart their vast knowledge to answer a depth of questions from you, our dear readers and listeners.
47 min
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Gravel bike setup tips: gearing, wheel size, dr...
Last week we looked at how to choose the best gravel bike for you, and this time we’re taking a deeper dive into gravel bike setup.
57 min
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What are high-pivot mountain bikes and are they...
Tom, Al and Luke delve into the science and realities of this new breed of mountain bike.
49 min
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How to choose the best gravel bike for you
Join us as we tackle what can seem like a really tough question: how to choose the best gravel bike for you.
36 min
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BikeRadar Meets | Ian Boswell on his new career...
BikeRadar digital writer Jack Evans speaks to Ian Boswell, the former WorldTour pro
57 min
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Why is gravel riding so popular? And what do yo...
On the first of our 7-part gravel series we start at the beginning: why is gravel riding so great, and how did we get into it?
46 min
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Colnago launches flagship C68 road bike – every...
Colnago has launched the latest entry into its legendary line-up of C-series bikes, the C68.
33 min
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New bike tech BONANZA | The best road, MTB and ...
Jack Luke, Tom Marvin and Simon von Bromley sit down to discuss the very best road, mountain bike and gravel cycling news from April.
53 min
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BikeRadar Meets | Lauf founder Benedikt Skulaso...
BikeRadar technical editor Tom Marvin chats to Benedikt Skulason, the CEO and founder of innovative bike brand, Lauf. Tom and Benedikt discuss all things gravel, including Lauf’s new Seigla gravel bike.
46 min
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Our best and worst rides, EVER!
BikeRadar Technical Editors Tom Marvin and Alex Evans are joined by Digital Writer Jack Evans who discuss their best and worst road and mountain bike rides they’ve ever done.
46 min
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How to choose the best gravel tyres for your bike
Tyre choice is key if you want to get the most out of your gravel bike. In this episode, BikeRadar's George Scott and Jack Evans are joined by Katherine Moore to discuss how to choose the best gravel tyres for your bike.
62 min
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How to get your bike fit for spring
In the last episode of our six part series helping you to make 2022 your best year on the bike, we’re honing in on the steed itself.
35 min
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How to choose the perfect bike for commuting | ...
Tom, Alex and Jack are set a task by BikeRadar's Sub Editor Gary to find him his next bike.
42 min
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How to get fit without getting bamboozled: jarg...
Tune in to hear Lizzy divulge her golden rules of successful training, whether you really need a coach, and what to do with all that data.
71 min
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Tech Q&A | Campag vs Shimano vs SRAM and more q...
In this Tech Q&A with Rob and Warren, we cover off drivetrain wear, brake cleaning, and whether you should opt for fancy Campag EPS electronics or one of Shimano or SRAM's offerings.
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Plan your own cycling adventure
A local overnighter, multi-day bikepacking trip, a week-long tour or a holiday in the latest cycling destination: taking on your own cycling adventure is guaranteed to be a whole heap of fun!
69 min