12 cool handlebar tape designs to make your road bike stand out in 2026

Twelve current handlebar tapes that add colour, pattern or texture to a road or gravel bike, from Supacaz Sakura and Cinelli Mike Giant to GUEE Chameleon, Deda Loop and more.

Best tablets for Zwift and indoor cycling in 2026: iPad and Android options

A tablet is one of the simplest ways to run Zwift without dedicating a laptop or television to an indoor cycling setup. The best...

Wahoo TRACKR RADAR review: a strong Garmin Varia alternative for Wahoo users?

The Wahoo TRACKR RADAR arrives in a cycling radar market that is no longer dominated by one obvious choice. Garmin established the category, but...

Sa Calobra cycling guide: distance, gradient, gearing and how hard it is

Sa Calobra is a 9.4km Mallorca climb averaging about 7%. Here is how hard it is, what gearing to use, when to ride it and what the descent-first route is really like.

What does a pro cyclist FTP look like?

FTP is the acronym for Functional Threshold Power. In theory, this is the maximum power that you can sustain for an hour's riding. Once...

Cycling in Quito & Andes volcano routes: the climbs, roads and atmosphere that make it special

Quito is an unusual place to begin a cycling trip because the first challenge arrives before the road has properly started climbing. Ecuador’s capital...

Cycling in Istria: coastal roads, hill towns and the Parenzana

Istria is one of the easier parts of Croatia to turn into a dedicated cycling trip because the peninsula gives you several distinct types...

Turbo trainer tips: 9 ways to stay cool, comfortable and protect your bike indoors

Turbo training is much easier to enjoy when heat, sweat and discomfort are under control. The mistake is assuming indoor riding is simply outdoor...