
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

Golden beginnings – How Pinarello’s Dogma XC HT rose to the top of cross-country mountain biking
By Graham Cottingham Published
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I took Pinarello’s Dogma XC hardtail back to where it first won gold to find out what made the Italian XC racing thoroughbred so dominant

Cyber Monday tech deals for cyclists: Save on GPS computers, smart trainers and power meters
By Graham Cottingham Published
Black Friday Whether you're riding indoors or out, these are our favourite tech deals on cycling this Cyber Monday

Get your ultimate Zwift setup for less with this 10% promo code
By Graham Cottingham Published
Deals Zwift has discounted its Zwift Ride, Zwift Frame, and Wahoo Kickr Core smart trainers

Tacx Neo 2T smart trainer review
By Graham Cottingham Last updated
Review Tacx Neo 2T is a powerhouse on both spec sheet and performance but does the premium ride quality make up for a few design inconsistencies?

Chapter2 Koko review: Striking in both performance and aesthetics
By Graham Cottingham Published
review Koko means “to soar, fly” in Maori, a fitting description of Chapter2's aerodynamic road bike

SunGod releases new Pace Series sunglasses
By Graham Cottingham Last updated
News British performance eyewear brand releases customisable half-frame and full-frame shades

Shimano RX8 vs Specialized S-Works Recon: Which gravel shoe is best for you?
By Graham Cottingham Published
versus We pitch two of the best gravel bike shoe options to find out which of these cycling shoes are best for gravel riding

Campagnolo Levante gravel wheels first look review
By Graham Cottingham Published
Not yet ratedReview Campagnolo launches its first set of gravel-specific wheels, designed for off-road racing and adventure riding

Pinarello Dogma F review: A serious superbike with an equally serious price tag
By Graham Cottingham Published
Review Can the Dogma F continue where the F12 left off, as one of the greatest race bikes of all time?

The Musette - New gravel shoes, garish eyewear, bling jockey wheels and more
By Will Jones Published
Musette Cyclingnews' Friday foray into the latest cycling tech

The Musette: Wall art, canine haulage, leather saddles and more
By Will Jones Published
Musette Cyclingnews' Friday foray into the latest cycling tech

Chapter2 Toa review: A race bike that's comfortable, fast and easy to live with
By Graham Cottingham Published
Review The Chapter2 Toa race bike takes inspiration from the brand's endurance models but does it give it the winning edge?

Best cyclo-cross bikes: 'Cross is always coming, so here are the best CX bikes out there
By Graham Cottingham Published
Buyer's Guide The best cyclo-cross bikes plough through mud and sand, grip on grass, and are no slouch on tarmac either. What's more, they can hang with the best at the more racy end of gravel.

Graham Cottingham's gear of the year 2021
By Graham Cottingham Published
gear of the year A fast do-everything gravel bike, bib shorts with pockets, a packable backpack and double Dogma

Gear of the year: Our favourite cycling tech from 2021
By Aaron Borrill, Josh Croxton, Graham Cottingham, Mildred Locke, Josh Ross, Guy Kesteven Published
Gear of the Year Cyclingnews' top picks from 2021 as chosen by our expert tech team

Cycling music: Sounds to get you through the toughest indoor workout
By Josh Ross, Josh Croxton, Mildred Locke, Graham Cottingham Published
Features The right music makes a hard workout just a little easier, but does your taste match ours?

Object of Desire: Silca Titanium shop tools
By Graham Cottingham Published
Not yet ratedReview Cyclingnews takes a closer look at the super-lightweight Titanium shop tools from Silca

Altura Icon bib shorts review
By Graham Cottingham Published
Review Altura’s Icon bib shorts look to bring performance at an affordable price point, but how do they stack up against the competition?

Basso Palta II 2022 first ride review
By Graham Cottingham Published
review Basso’s Palta was one of the fastest gravel bikes on the market, and now the Palta II sets out to continue that legacy

Alterlock anti-theft GPS tracking device review
By Graham Cottingham Published
Review The reality is that once a bike is stolen, the likelihood of recovering it is extremely low. Alterlock’s GPS tracker looks to change that by offering a huge 1.5 months of GPS tracking amongst other anti-theft features

New Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR is faster, hookless-compatible, and already won Paris-Roubaix
By Graham Cottingham Published
news Continental reinvents its approach to tubeless-ready road tyres claiming its new tyre is 20 per cent faster, 28 per cent stronger, lighter, and easier to mount

Specialized S-Works Recon Lace gravel shoe review
By Graham Cottingham Published
Review Specialized’s S-Works Recon shoe cross-country race shoe has been given a gravel make-over with the addition of laces

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