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.
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Cervélo launches new R5 following feedback from Team Jumbo–Visma
By Graham Cottingham last updated
News Cervélo’s R5 is 16 per cent lighter and gets a comfort makeover, plus a new set of wheels developed with Reserve

BMC URS One 2022 first ride review
By Graham Cottingham published
Not yet ratedFirst look BMC offers the fully suspended micro-suspension experience with its new URS LT ‘Gravel Plus’ bike

BMC Roadmachine X One 2022 first ride review
By Graham Cottingham published
Not yet ratedFirst look With its new carbon frame, BMC’s Roadmachine X is an all-road endurance bike looking to go further and faster into the gravel world, but has it strayed too far from the road?

Chrome Industries partners with Panaracer to re-engineer its range of urban cycling shoes
By Graham Cottingham published
News Chrome brings back its Kursk AW Pro SPD trainer and the full range gets a grip upgrade with Panaracer’s skid-resistant rubber compound

Specialized S-Works Recon shoes review
By Graham Cottingham last updated
Review Light enough for gravel, tough enough for mountain biking - has Specialized created the fastest off-road shoe on the market?

Specialized S-Works Evade II with ANGi helmet review
By Graham Cottingham published
Review Specialized’s S-Works Evade II with ANGi comes with big claims around speed, ventilation and safety but does it live up to its own hype?

Le Col Hors Categorie II bib shorts review
By Graham Cottingham published
review Le Col’s Hors Categorie Bibs are the brand's high mileage endurance bib shorts but do the newest version go the distance?

Endura Pro SL bib shorts review
By Graham Cottingham published
review With a wide range of sizes and new chamois and ergonomic construction, Endura's Pro SL bib shorts promise comfort and performance
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