Latest articles by Graham Cottingham
Best gravel bikes 2026: Our pick of the best bikes for drop-bar off-road action
Buyer's Guide We've tested and reviewed over 25 of the best gravel bikes, covering all options from gravel racing to bikepacking adventures
How to complete the Festive 500: Six top tips
How to Cyclingnews' top tips for completing a successful Rapha Festive 500 in 2025
All I want for Christmas is… The tech inventions we're dreaming of this year
feature The Cyclingnews tech team's hypothetical wishlist for the bike industry
The ultimate cyclist's Christmas Gift wishlist: 12 things the Cyclingnews tech team would buy for ourselves
Buying guide Graham, Tom, Will and Josh choose three items each that they'd be excited to see under their tree this Christmas
An adventure race bike, my all-time favourite bib shorts, a home away from home, and some winter-proof jockey wheels: Graham's Gear of the Year
Feature I have had one of my biggest years on the bike, and these are the products that allowed me to rack up all those miles
Best aero road bikes 2025: The fastest road bikes tested and reviewed
Buyer's Guide The best aero road bikes will help you to ride faster for less effort
Christmas gifts for cyclists in 2025: Present ideas they'll actually want
buyer's guide Check out our list of Christmas gift ideas for cyclists, it's full of top ideas and inspiration for your cycling friends and family
Cyber Monday gravel deals - Our personal pick of the best gravel deals from the weekend sales
Cyber Monday We've picked a handful of our favourite Cyber Monday gravel deals for you to enjoy
Cyber Monday bike deals: the best cycling-related savings on the final day of Black Friday weekend
Cyber Monday The Cyber Monday bike deals are coming to a close. Here's a collection of cycling discounts that you don't want to miss, hand-chosen by our expert reviewers
Beat the freeze with our Editors' picks of winter cycling gear
Buyer's Guide Each of the tech team has picked out three brilliant products to get you through the coldest months
Best lightweight bikes 2025: Fast on the flat and fast uphill, we've tested the lightest road bikes
Buyer's Guide The best lightweight bikes combine low weight with cutting-edge features to conquer the climbs
Best kids’ bike helmets 2025: Safe helmets that children will actually want to wear
Buyer's Guide The best kids’ bike helmets are comfortable and fun while keeping them safe
Polar H9 heart rate monitor review: Simple and reliable heart rate chest strap
Review Polar’s second-tier heart rate monitor drops some features but maintains its solid reliability
Gravel’s too serious, so I built a fixed gear bike for a 200km gravel race
Tech Trying to keep the spirit of gravel alive, one gear at a time
Best cycling gilets 2025: Vests to keep you warm and protect you from the wind
Buyer's Guide The best cycling gilets for stylish and functional options when the weather is in-between or unpredictable
I bought my Apple AirPods Pro 2 a year ago and now I can't live without them – this Amazon Prime Day, they are discounted to their lowest price
Deal The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are my favourite headphones for everything from work to cycling; now you can grab your own at a great price
Best clipless pedals 2025: Options for on and off-road use
Buyer's Guide Our pick of the best clipless pedals for road and gravel to use in 2025
Best budget bike lights: Boost your on-bike visibility without spending a fortune
Buying Guide The best budget bike lights give you quality options for riding safely during the night, or day, without breaking the bank
Best cycling shorts 2025: Our favorite shorts in every category, for every budget
Buyer's Guide The best cycling shorts for summer, winter and adventure riding, tested and reviewed
Best road bike mudguards: Fenders for staying clean and dry on winter rides
Buyer's Guide The best road bike mudguards help you stay drier and cleaner on wet rides
Best bike locks 2025: Quality locks to keep your bike secure
Buyer's Guide We test the best bike locks to help you keep your bike safe when you leave it
Best budget gravel bikes 2025: Gravel options that won't break the bank
Buyer's Guide The best budget gravel bikes are well-specced machines that offer solid performance for the price point
Road bike groupsets 2025: All the options from Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo and more
Buyer’s Guide An overview of the current Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo road bike groupsets, as well as options from FSA and Rotor, and a guide to how to choose the best groupset for you
