8 April 2026
RiDE magazine unveils bold revamp
More Bike Tests, More Gear, More Places To Ride…
Bauer Media鈥檚 RiDE magazine enters a new era with the launch of its revamped May issue. After more than 30 years as Britain鈥檚 most useful motorcycling magazine, an all-new RiDE hits shelves on Wednesday 8 April, delivering greater value, bigger features and deeper insight for riders everywhere.聽聽The first refreshed issue is a bumper 140-page edition, including an extensive 28-page new kit showcase.
Matt Wildee, 搁颈顿贰听贰诲颈迟辞谤, said: 鈥�We love bikes as much as our readers do and, thanks to detailed feedback from more than 4,000 of them, we鈥檝e been hard at work creating a magazine designed to boost every aspect of their biking lives.鈥�
鈥淚f you鈥檙e looking for the best advice on buying your next bike, it鈥檒l be in RiDE. If you want the knowledge to make the smartest kit purchases, it鈥檒l be in RiDE. If you鈥檙e searching for a great new road to ride or inspiration for your next dream road trip, it鈥檒l be in RiDE.鈥�
鈥淧acked with more information to help riders make the smartest buying decisions, the most routes and the best touring stories in the business, it鈥檚 the magazine for every biker. And as ever, we鈥檒l continue to tell it like it is鈥︹��
More bikes tested
RiDE聽has boosted its bike test coverage, offering more pages dedicated to the hottest new models of the year. A major addition is The RiDE Test聽鈥� the biggest single-bike road test in motorcycling media 鈥� putting riders in the saddle of the latest machines with all the insights, analysis and buying facts they need.
More places to ride
Celebrating its passion for touring, RiDE聽introduces On The Road, a new regular feature sharing standout routes. Readers will also discover Must Ride, a regional guide to unmissable roads, and Destination, offering inspiration and advice for unforgettable riding getaways.
More gear and kit reviews
The magazine continues its renowned comparative product tests, now complemented by In Kit We Trust, where experts discuss essential bike kit and tools. A new dedicated spread also highlights the latest gear launches and best-value deals.
More life with bikes
RiDE聽maintains its trusted long鈥憈erm bike verdicts while adding fresh hands鈥憃n content. The new Project Tiger 1050聽rebuild series shows how to make an older bike feel better than new, while The Small Stuff聽focuses on simple, effective tweaks that elevate everyday riding.
The new RiDE聽is more useful, more practical, and even more committed to helping riders live their biking lives to the full.
Priced 拢5.70,聽the all-new RiDE聽is available now聽at all leading newsstands, and online via single purchase or subscription at Great Magazines.
