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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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 last updated
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 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
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