Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The BikeRadar News podcast is back again, with Simon von Bromley joining Jack Luke to dissect the biggest tech stories in cycling this week.
The pair kick things off with news of a new anti-doping technology that promises to catch more cheats. But it's been met with fierce resistance from the pro riders’ union, and Simon reckons there are big flaws in the ITA's plan.
Next, the conversation turns to Campagnolo’s future – can the iconic Italian brand ever win back mainstream success? From the case for a simple mechanical groupset to the realities of global pricing and shifting expectations, Simon and Jack debate what Campag needs to do to stay relevant in 2026 and beyond.
Finally, they take a look at Garmin’s latest – and brightest – Varia radar light. Why have rear-view radars become so popular, and do you really need one on your bike?
00:00 Intro
00:57 A New Way To Catch Dopers
11:26 What Campagnolo Need's To Do Next
17:55 Garmin Launches Brightest Varia Radar
25:25 Last Week's Top Story
Credit: James Raison / Contributor
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The BikeRadar News podcast is back again, with Simon von Bromley joining Jack Luke to dissect the biggest tech stories in cycling this week.
The pair kick things off with news of a new anti-doping technology that promises to catch more cheats. But it's been met with fierce resistance from the pro riders’ union, and Simon reckons there are big flaws in the ITA's plan.
Next, the conversation turns to Campagnolo’s future – can the iconic Italian brand ever win back mainstream success? From the case for a simple mechanical groupset to the realities of global pricing and shifting expectations, Simon and Jack debate what Campag needs to do to stay relevant in 2026 and beyond.
Finally, they take a look at Garmin’s latest – and brightest – Varia radar light. Why have rear-view radars become so popular, and do you really need one on your bike?
00:00 Intro
00:57 A New Way To Catch Dopers
11:26 What Campagnolo Need's To Do Next
17:55 Garmin Launches Brightest Varia Radar
25:25 Last Week's Top Story
Credit: James Raison / Contributor
Listen to the BikeRadar Podcast
→ bikeradar.com/bikeradar-podcast
Follow BikeRadar on our social media channels:
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→ facebook.com/bikeradar
→ twitter.com/bikeradar
BikeRadar is supported by Mountain Biking UK and Cycling Plus Magazine –For more information and to subscribe please visit
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For more content like this see our latest subscription offer –
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→ mbuk.com/subscribe-today
