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, Jack Luke is joined by Ollie Smith and Simon von Bromley, with the trio picking apart the latest regulations, the quirks that remain, and where cycling's governing body could afford to cut back Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22 Aug 1h 4min
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 coaching, why Rob got it, what the process it involves and why he thinks it’s such a solid investment. They also talk about how much you can expect to pay for coaching and where you’re likely to find it. Lou Ferguson podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kubRuYIBBi8 Bernard Kerr podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMBbYDctGXk Idiots guide to suspension fork dials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Cgs0scRdmg Idiots guide to tyres: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gr4u0t8wyhk Setting your suspension sag: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwS03XykFF8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
17 Aug 47min
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, a lightweight gravel race bike with clearance for monster 57mm tyres, plus Ollie’s take on the trend towards ever-wider rubber in the gravel scene. They also revisit last week’s top story – Trek’s new Madone SLR Gen 8 – and in Rant of the Week, discuss Tom Pidcock’s strong words on the UCI’s proposed gear restrictions and the wider issue of rider safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15 Aug 29min
Is it safe to ride 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 it – or your warranty? · Why don’t stems and steerers have a keyed interface to keep bars perfectly straight? · What happened to suspension fork boots? · The real risks of reusing quick links when waxing your chain · The best, no-fuss way to clean your drivetrain for a regular rider · The facts about cross chaining on a 1x bike As ever, if you have any questions you would like answered – no matter how complex or trivial – send them through to podcast@bikeradar.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11 Aug 53min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 Aug 30min
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 bike, DT Swiss’ recall, and Simon’s – despite what some believe – long-running campaign to shine a light on the potential pitfalls of hookless rims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 Aug 29min
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 wins and the GC, the Tour de France is a race of many races, with many captivating storylines ripe to be dissected. For more on the Tour de France, and Daniel Benson’s exclusive dispatches from the race, head to BikeRadar.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 Jul 33min
How many Tours de France can Tadej Pogačar win?
As the Tour de France races towards Paris, we’re back with veteran Tour journalist, Daniel Benson, to discuss the current dominance of Tadej Pogačar. The Slovenian rider is on the cusp of winning his fourth Tour at just 26-years old, and comparisons to cycling’s legendary riders are beginning to come thick and fast. Hosted by Simon von Bromley, Daniel offers his take on how many Tours Pogačar could win, whether he can match Eddy Merckx, and why his current dominance could come back to bite him at some point. For more on the Tour de France, and Daniel Benson’s exclusive dispatches from the race, head to BikeRadar.com How many Tours de France can Tadej Pogačar win? The scary thing is, he's only just hitting his peak Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23 Jul 31min
