From super nerdy apps to practical tips: how we’d plan your perfect gravel route

Have you ever thought about getting a bike fit?  Senior technical editor Ashley Quinlan is joined by James Thomas, lead bike fitter at bicycle. in London, to give us the full lowdown on bike fitting. Sigma Sports alumnus James has long experience working with clients from all over the world – from road cyclists to mountain bikers, gravel racers to bikepackers. With James currently helping Ash on his own bike-fit journey, they discuss what a bike fit is, who should be looking for a bike fit, when you should have one, what you should expect at the appointment, and more.  Plus, senior technical writer Simon von Bromley (who has never had a bike fit) sits in the host’s chair to help make sure the conversation doesn’t descend into a bike fit love-in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 Feb 202357min

Injuries are the worst. They keep you off the bike, get in the way of your goals and can ruin best-laid plans. Senior technical editor Ashley Quinlan has been dealing with his own injury for the past six months, and knows the challenges well. In this chat with senior technical writer Simon von Bromley, we scratch away at some lessons Ash has learned while rehabilitating, and offer some sage advice from his recent experiences to help you if you’re struggling with your own injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 Feb 20231h

Pinarello has launched its new F-Series race and X-Series endurance bikes, and Ash was on-site to get a first glimpse of the new bike we’re fast coming to think of as the ‘baby Dogma’.  In this episode, Ash sits down with Maurizio Bellin, Pinarello’s chief of operations, to get the inside track on the new bikes and their technical development.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Feb 202330min

With nearly a century of riding mountain bikes between us, BikeRadar’s MTB tech team has had ample opportunity to make sure we get the most out of our rides. Covering everything from pre-ride checks, to on-trail technique, Tom, Rob, Luke and Al pass on their tips, tricks and hacks to make sure you get the most out of your ride, every time you jump on a bike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Feb 202348min

In today’s episode of the BikeRadar podcast, digital writer Jack Evans and technical writer Oscar Huckle are joined by long-distance cycling doyenne Eleanor Jaskowska.  Eleanor is an expert randonneur, having completed the 1,200km Paris-Brest-Paris audax on a fixed-gear bike in 2019. She is also the founder of the School of Rocks, a women-led off-road cycling community.  Oscar recently rode a 300km overnighter, so both are well-equipped to tell you all you need to know about audax.  After explaining what an audax is and how to enter an event, Jack, Oscar and Eleanor chat randonneur awards, brevet cards and ‘audax hotels’.  Eleanor and Oscar share their recommendations on routes, packing, nutrition and hydration. They also discuss tech and bike setups. Eleanor suggests how to prepare for an epic ride such as the 1,000km Mille Cymru audax she completed in preparation for Paris-Brest-Paris. Although audaxes can be arduous, Eleanor urges you to try out what she believes is an unmissable cycling experience.  https://www.bikeradar.com/features/routes-and-rides/audax/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Feb 202340min

To help answer that question, in this episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Luke Marshall, Alex Evans and Rob Weaver gather around their crystal ball and predict the bikes that could get overhauled in the next 12 months. They cover lightweight e-bikes all the way to full-downhill race bikes, along with everything in the middle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Feb 20231h

The chain is one of the hardest-working components on your bike, so keeping on top of its condition is crucial for both safety and efficiency. In this episode of the BikeRadar podcast, senior technical writer, Simon von Bromley, sits down with technical writer and resident workshop expert, Oscar Huckle, to discuss chain wear; ‘what is it’, ‘how can it be measured’ and why you should care. They also give their tips on how to slow the rate of wear and keep your bike running smoothly for less money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Feb 202335min

In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, deputy editor Jack Luke sits down with digital writer Jack Evans and senior tech writer Simon von Bromley to discuss the biggest news in cycling tech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Feb 202340min