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 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

How to prepare for the Festive 500: Six top tips
By Graham Cottingham published
How to Six essential tips to help you successfully tackle the Rapha Festive 500

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
Feature 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

BMC URS 01 LT 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 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

Le Col Sport Jersey II review
By Graham Cottingham published
review Le Col’s Sport Jersey II is the most affordable of Le Col’s jersey offerings and caters for those looking for a more relaxed fit on the bike

Pinarello launches new Dogma F in preparation for the Tour de France and Olympics
By Graham Cottingham published
News Pinarello's painstaking weight saving and aero tweaks make the new Dogma F its fastest road bike yet

Pro bike: Dan Evans’ Cannondale Habit Neo e-MTB
By Graham Cottingham published
Pro Bike Former national hill climb champion, Dan Evans, gives us some insight into how his e-MTB helps him with his training

Isadore Alternative Thermal kit review
By Graham Cottingham published
Review Isadore claims its Alternative kit is the first cycling clothing range to be made from 100% recycled materials, combining performance and sustainability for cool-weather riding

Canyon Grizl CF SL 8 1BY review
By Graham Cottingham published
Not yet ratedReview Canyon doubles down on gravel with Grizl, offering more capability and versatility. Could it be the all-you-might-ever-need gravel bike?
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