The BikeRadar Podcast

Back in March 2022, BikeRadar’s brightest minds sat down with Gary Walker – the site’s beloved sub-editor – to help him choose a new commuting bike, which would in turn become his new long-term test bike. Alongside commuting, Gary had other big riding plans for his test bike – though he’s more confident shredding fat licks on a guitar than gravelly gnar, Gary hoped to push himself to ride further than before in 2022 and beyond.  After some debate, the team settled on the Ribble Hybrid AL as the perfect bike for Gary – but did we get it right? Tune into the BikeRadar Podcast to find out. https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/hybrid-bikes/ribble-hybrid-al-leisure-review/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gravel racing has certainly caused a splash over the last few years, but where is it going next? Join BikeRadar’s Deputy Editor and gravelista Jack Luke, Colorado-based podium gracer Ben Delaney and party pacer Katherine Moore as we discuss how gravel racing has evolved over recent years, and where it might be heading in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 Senior technical editor Warren sits down with SRAM’s lead product guys JP McCarthy and Brad Menna to get the inside story on the new gravel Apex AXS and Apex mechanical drivetrains Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, we're looking at ways to make your bike last longer. By taking care of your bike, you can make components wear out slower, saving you cash in the long run. Committed CX rider Liam and workshop genius Oscar share their thoughts and experience with tech editor Tom, someone not always overly keen on keeping his bike as fresh as it should be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this two-part podcast, we consult both our in-house gravel gurus, Warren Rossiter and Tom Marvin, as well as YT’s product development manager, Frank Dörr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode senior technical editor Tom Marvin talks to tech writer Nick Clark and video presenter Tom Law about the ever evolving world of XC race bikes.With courses becoming more and more technical, race bikes are getting ever more capable. We discuss this new breed of XC race bike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BikeRadar’s senior technical writer, Simon von Bromley, grabs 10 minutes with Max Sciandri, Movistar Team’s sporting director, after stage 18 of the 2023 Giro d’Italia. While the riders recover in the hotel, Sciandri explains what the support staff get up to every evening during a Grand Tour, and what measures the team takes to ensure the riders can perform at their best day in, day out. Sciandri also offers insight into the team’s tech choices and tactics for the stage 20 mountain time trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back for another mini-series on the future of gravel. It wouldn’t be BikeRadar if we didn’t chat about shiny tech developments in the off-road, drop-bar world, but we’re also going to explore how gravel riding and racing are evolving, and as well as the role of new off-road communities.Join host Katherine Moore as we chat to fellow cycling journalist Ben Delaney, based in Colorado US, and our very own Jack Luke about the genesis of gravel and take a look into the BikeRadar crystal ball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big news in the world of road groupsets as Campagnolo launches its first wireless electronic groupset – Super Record Wireless. In the process, Campagnolo has also ditched the iconic thumb shifter.Read the rest of our Campagnolo Super Record Wireless coverage:£4,499 Campagnolo Super Record Wireless groupset ditches thumb shifters and rim brakes – https://www.bikeradar.com/news/campagnolo-super-record-wireless-groupset/Read Oscar Huckle’s first ride review – https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/components/groupsets/groupset-road/campagnolo-super-record-wireless/Why I lament the death of Campagnolo’s thumb shifter – https://www.bikeradar.com/features/opinion/the-death-of-campagnolos-thumb-shifter/Two dream-spec Italian bikes with Campagnolo's Super Record Wireless groupset – https://www.bikeradar.com/news/campagnolo-super-record-wireless-bikes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s time for another Tech Q&A episode, this time focusing on road wheels and tyres. Senior technical editors Warren Rossiter and Ashley Quinlan team up with Tom Marvin to discuss rim widths, tubeless woes, tyre pressures, and how clicky your freehub should be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices