4 tips to make indoor training more realistic, from BikeRadar’s expert tester

This week, Ashley Quinlan drops in with host Jack Luke to talk over the biggest stories in cycling.    They discuss the return of Vitus, Nukeproof and dhb following the folding of the Wiggle/CRC group, and then move onto the hottest bike launch of the week – a new track bike from Italian brand Colnago. Then, they cover some flashy new light up pedals from Look which are claimed to boost rider visibility by over five times!   Finally, it’s time for Rant of the Week, with Jack feeling all warm and fuzzy following his visit to the UK National Hill Climb Championships in Matlock the previous weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

31 Okt 39min

In this month’s BikeRadar Tech Q&A, we tackle your tech questions as sent to podcast@bikeradar.comIn this episode, we cover the quiet death of the 27.5in eMTB, aero endurance bikes that don’t weigh a ton, the best ebike motor system, whether it’s worth upgrading to Di2 is worth it, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 Okt 37min

This week, Jack Luke is joined by Simon von Bromley to unpack the biggest stories in cycling. They start with the surprising news that Strava has dropped its lawsuit against Garmin – just 21 days after it was made public. The pair then discuss Tom Pidcock’s big equipment switch for 2026, Rapha’s reset, plus the impressive times posted by Geraint Thomas and Tom Dumoulin… in running events? Finally, it’s time for Rant of the Week, with Jack taking aim at the hostility cyclists face when trying to travel by train in the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 Okt 33min

Indoor training can fast-track your fitness – but the intensity associated with riding indoors can also lead to burnout. In this episode of the podcast, George Scott and Simon von Bromley share five tips to help you find balance in your training plan.   Read more on indoor training burnout: https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/fitness-and-training/indoor-training-burnout Read Simon’s review of the Wahoo Kickr Core 2: https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/training/indoor-trainers/wahooo-kickr-core-2-review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Okt 26min

On this week’s episode of the BikeRadar news podcast, Jack Luke is again joined by Simon von Bromley to discuss the biggest tech stories in cycling this week.   We open the show with the news that Tadej Pogačar has finally been beaten in a bike race by none other than friend of BikeRadar, four-time British national hill climb champion, and full-time lawyer, Andrew Feather.   After recounting Feather’s incredible ride at the Pogi Challenge charity ride in Slovenia, Simon recalls the time he got to spend watching Andrew posting some outrageous stats in a Bath university performance lab, back in 2019.   Next up, Simon reveals all about Campagnolo’s newly released Ultra components – a suite of eye-wateringly expensive upgrades for the Italian brand’s Super Record 13 groupset, which cut a whopping 81g from the already-very-lightweight groupset.   Jack and Simon then discuss the new world record for the longest continuous wheelie on a bicycle – which now sits at an outrageous 93.45 miles / 150.4km – and whether Strava might be becoming irrelevant.   Lastly, Jack takes the lead on our ‘rant of the week’, with the view that bikes are far easier to maintain than cars – and information far more readily available – and so bike mechanics should probably stop moaning so much.   Pogačar beaten by 40-year-old lawyer in Pogi Challenge charity ride Campagnolo's €990 Ultra component package cuts 81g from its Super Record 13 groupset Strava is becoming irrelevant – I use this free app instead Man wheelies bike for 93 miles, destroying world record Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Okt 33min

On this week’s episode of the BikeRadar news podcast, Jack Luke is again joined by Simon von Bromley to discuss the biggest tech stories in cycling this week. First up, Jack and Simon discuss the UCI’s recently updated helmet regulations for the 2026 road racing season. As all too often, the updated rules appear to leave plenty of room for riders and teams to be creative – or perhaps even to keep using certain time trial helmets in road races. They then discuss Shimano’s new polished-silver CUES groupset – could it be a sign of more shiny things to come from the Japanese component giant? Following that, Jack grills Simon on the latest piece in his series on the ‘state of play’ in hookless rims, and why the professional rider’s union wants to see them banned. Lastly, Jack introduces last week’s top-performing story on BikeRadar – which also happens to be his ‘rant of the week’ – which was the news that the British Transport Police will not investigate bike thefts at train stations where the bike has been left for more than two hours. Needless to say, Jack and Simon aren’t impressed.   The UCI has just clarified its new helmet regulations – but it's left me with more questions than a… Is this polished-silver CUES groupset a sign Shimano is finally listening to riders? Pro riders want hookless rims banned – do they have a future in road cycling? Bikes stolen at train stations after being left for more than two hours will not be investigated Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Okt 34min

In this week’s BikeRadar news podcast, Jack Luke is once again joined by Simon von Bromley to discuss the latest hot stories in bike tech.   We kick things off with a Shimano leak that suggests the Japanese brand may be working on a set of power meter pedals for its next generation road groupsets.   Next, we move on to the new Specialized Aethos 2, which has been updated to include full integrated cable routing, wider tyre clearance and a less aggressive geometry. It’s also as light and expensive as ever, of course.   We also discuss Tadej Pogačar’s tricked-out Colnago Y1Rs from the Rwanda world championships, and speculate why the Slovenian rider switched to Continental’s new Archetype tyres for this race.   Finally, instead of ending with a ‘rant of the week’, Simon and Jack give a rare shoutout to the UCI for its recently announced cost cap for track cycling bikes and equipment, which will be introduced ahead of the Los Angeles Olympics Games in 2028. I've spotted an unreleased Shimano pedal system – and it looks like the product we've been waiting … The Aethos 2 is the lightest production bike Specialized has ever made at 5.98kg UCI announces price caps for 2028 Olympic track bikes and equipment Tadej Pogačar's tricked-out Colnago Y1Rs for the Rwanda World Championships – new tyres, custom whe… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Okt 36min