
Types of Cycling and Gear: A Complete Guide for Riders
A practical guide to the main types of cycling – road, MTB, urban, gravel and e-bike – plus the essential gear every rider needs.

A practical guide to the main types of cycling – road, MTB, urban, gravel and e-bike – plus the essential gear every rider needs.

How MTB technology replaces guesswork with data, and how old-school feel and digital tools work together on your next ride.

From gearbox drivetrains to automatic shifting and 32-inch hardtails, here is the tech our team hopes to see on the trails in 2026.

Trail, enduro or downhill? Compare suspension travel, geometry, weight and terrain to choose the MTB that matches your riding style.

Tested in East Sarajevo with Planet Bike: the IGPSPORT iGS630S matches the Garmin Edge 1040 Solar on accuracy at about a third of the price.

Berm, drop, gap, chicken line, SAG and 27 more terms explained simply, with examples from the trails of Bike Park Evolution.

Our Continental Grand Prix TR review: BlackChili grip, 13.7 W rolling resistance and a 340 g weight at a lower price than the GP5000 range.

Do you really need studded bike tires? Learn how studs work, what they cost, how to break them in and how to ride safely on ice.

A practical three-part protocol for riders: assess risk before the ride, crash smarter, and know what to do in the first minutes after an accident.

How to dress for autumn and winter rides: base, mid and outer layers, a temperature chart, gloves, shoes and tips for climbs and descents.