
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

Cyber Monday bike deals: the best cycling-related savings on the final day of Black Friday weekend
By Josh Croxton last updated
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
By Will Jones published
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
By Josh Croxton last updated
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
By Josh Ross last updated
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
By Graham Cottingham published
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
By Graham Cottingham published
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
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
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
By Graham Cottingham published
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
By Paul Norman last updated
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
By Josh Ross last updated
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
By Will Jones last updated
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
By Josh Ross last updated
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
By Josh Ross last updated
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
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
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
By Will Jones last updated
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

Best roof bike racks for cars: Travel with your bike in safety and style
By Josh Ross last updated
Buyer's Guide The best roof bike racks for cars will keep your bikes secure as you drive

Best bike GPS trackers: Added lightweight security
By Josh Ross last updated
The best bike GPS trackers may help you find and retrieve a stolen bike

Best bike travel cases: 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

If you're looking for a Garmin Edge 540 in the Amazon Prime Day sale, I have found a much better deal for you
By Graham Cottingham published
Deal The Garmin Edge 540 is discounted by 15% but there are better deals on Garmin out there

These great Amazon Prime Day exercise bike deals will help you hit your fitness goals this summer
By Graham Cottingham published
Deal Amazon Prime Day sees huge 64% discounts on the best exercise bikes from brands like Peloton and Echelon

Canyon is offering 30% discount on this e-bike for Amazon Prime Day, plus four more electric bike deals worth checking out
By Graham Cottingham published
Deal Whether you're looking for an electric bike for road, gravel or urban commuting, these are the best Prime Day deals around

I have been thinking about upgrading my GPS computer, and with this $200 Amazon Prime Day discount, this Garmin Edge 1040 deal is extremely tempting
By Graham Cottingham published
Deal Garmin's top-spec Edge 1040 receives its biggest ever discount

This Amazon Prime Day deal slashes Apple's AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation to their best price ever
By Graham Cottingham published
Deal Up to 34% off the latest AirPods earphones, with a best-ever price

Keep track of your bike and belongings with this Amazon Prime Apple AirTag bundle
By Graham Cottingham published
Deal Whether you want to track your bike's location if it goes missing or you're notorious for losing things on a ride, this Apple AirTag bundle deal will help you keep track of your belongings
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