
Graham Cottingham
Graham has been part of the Cyclingnews team since January 2020. He has mountain biking at his core and can mostly be found bikepacking around Scotland or exploring the steep trails around the Tweed Valley. Not afraid of a challenge, Graham has gained a reputation for riding fixed gear bikes both too far and often in inappropriate places.
Latest articles by Graham Cottingham

Best bar tape 2026: Durable, grippy, and comfortable handlebar tape with a bit of personality
By Graham Cottingham last updated
Buyer's Guide The best bar tape will be hard-wearing, give you control, and dampen vibrations that cause fatigue

Best entry-level gravel bikes 2026: Versatile bikes to start riding gravel
By Josh Ross last updated
Buyer's Guide New to gravel? Here are our top picks for entry-level gravel bikes in 2026 for commuting, adventure riding, and off-road fun

Magicshine has discounted the brightest front bike light we've ever tested in the Amazon Spring Sale
By Graham Cottingham published
Deal We have picked out some great discounted Magicshine lights from the Amazon Spring Sales, whether you're looking for as many lumens as possible or some reliable lights for riding in the dark

Best CO2 inflators 2026: Fast tyre inflation in small packages, tested and reviewed by us
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide Tiny but mighty; the best CO2 inflators will fill your tyres and riding again in seconds

Best gravel bike tyres 2026: The best options for every terrain
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide We test the best gravel tyres on the market to find the right options for every kind of gravel riding

Best hybrid bikes 2026: Efficient bikes for commuting and leisure
By Mildred Locke last updated
buyer's guide Our pick of the best hybrid bikes in 2025 covering a range of different styles, use cases and designs

Best waterproof cycling jackets 2026: Tested to the limit to keep you dry when it matters most
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide The best waterproof cycling jackets for road, gravel, and commuting, all in one place

Best road bike helmets 2026: Top helmets reviewed by real riders
By Josh Croxton last updated
Buyer's Guide The best road bike helmets tested by experts, from inexpensive to premium, and advice on how to choose

Best bike travel cases 2026: Bags, boxes and cases that will protect your bike when you fly
By Colin Levitch last updated
Buyer's Guide The best bike bags to protect your pride and joy from heavy-handed baggage handlers

Best winter cycling jackets 2026: Tried and tested options to make sure you stay warm on the bike
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide Our top picks for the best winter cycling jackets to keep you warm and comfortable on the bike

Best winter road bike tyres 2026: Hard-wearing, puncture-resistant tyres to get you through the winter
By Graham Cottingham last updated
Buyer's Guide Upgrading to the best winter road bike tyres will also upgrade your confidence and enjoyment of riding in winter, these are our top picks

Best winter cycling gloves 2026: Cold weather protection for your hands
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
Buyer's Guide We have tested the best winter cycling gloves, and these are our top picks for keeping hands warm and dry, no matter what the weather brings

Best road bike pedals 2026: Top picks for performance, durability and value
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
Buyer's Guide All the best clipless pedals and pedal systems for road bikes tested and reviewed

Best gravel bike helmets 2026: Top-scoring off-road helmets reviewed and lab tested
By Josh Croxton last updated
Buyer's Guide Maximise on off-road protection, ventilation and aerodynamics with the best gravel bike helmets

Best energy gels for cycling 2026: Quick hits of carbohydrates for all your athletic endeavours
By Josh Croxton last updated
Buyer's Guide The best energy gels for cycling can boost your rides, races and workouts and keep the dreaded bonk away

Best cycling jerseys 2026: We test 23 of the best short and long-sleeve tops for road and gravel
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide Our picks of the best cycling jerseys from aero racers and bikepacking options to budget choices that are easy on the wallet

Best cycling shoes 2026: Our pick of the best shoes for road cyclists, tested and reviewed
By Graham Cottingham, Josh Ross last updated
Buyer's Guide We have tested the best road cycling shoes to find the perfect combination of high performance and high comfort

Best gravel shoes 2026: All the best options for every kind of gravel cycling
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide The best gravel shoes on the market, from racy options through to hike-a-bike workhorses for bikepackers

Best cycling clothing brands: Our pick of the top companies making great products and a positive impact in the cycling sphere
By Josh Ross last updated
Buyer's Guide Incredibly high-performance products and companies you can feel good about supporting

Best cycling saddle bags 2026: We test on-bike storage for your tools and spares
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
Buyer's Guide The best cycling saddle bags allow you to easily and safely transport all the tools and spares you need for a bike ride

Best tubeless road tyres 2026: Faster, more comfortable and less puncture-prone
By Josh Croxton last updated
Buyer's Guide The best tubeless road tyres incorporate top tech and are easier than ever to mount and enhance riding performance

Best budget road bikes 2026: Quality bikes at an affordable price point
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer’s Guide The best budget road bikes still offer solid performance and reliability

Best bike computers 2026: We test all the best GPS devices for logging your rides
By Josh Croxton last updated
Buyer's Guide The best bike computers from Garmin, Wahoo and Hammerhead for recording rides, navigation and training
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