Latest articles by Paul Norman
Updated De Rosa Merak is lighter and more stable at speed
News Storied Italian brand refreshes its long-running Merak race bike
Specialized reveals 'S-Level' Tarmac SL9, says it 'exceeds every competing race bike in its class'
News SL9 upgrade now available across the full Tarmac line-up
Van Rysel goes big on gravel with two new launches across both race and adventure
New RCR-G borrows from Van Rysel’s road race bikes, while EDR-G is ultra-distance tested
Best road bike wheels 2026: The top models we've lab and road tested to give you the best possible ride
Buyer's Guide The best road bike wheels can transform your ride, so take advantage of our testing to choose the right wheelset for your riding
Best gravel bikes 2026: Our pick of the best bikes for drop-bar off-road action
Buyer's Guide We've tested and reviewed the leading gravel bikes, covering all options from gravel racing to bikepacking adventures
What does it take to kit out a WorldTour cycling team? We go behind-the-scenes on EF Pro Cycling's wind tunnel testing
Cutting-edge technical fabrics and extensive testing optimise clothing choice for elite riders, but individual riders test differently in the wind tunnel
Best bike brands 2026: Bicycle companies we trust
Buyer's Guide The bike brands we rate highly at Cyclingnews and a guide to available marques
Fuelling the Tour de France: We compare the calorie burn to a Wimbledon final, a World Cup game, and a Big Mac
You’d soon get bored if you tried to fuel the Tour on burgers alone
Tour de France bikes: A complete equipment guide for the 2026 race
A rundown of the bikes and kit used by the 23 teams at the 2026 Tour de France
How much does a Tour de France bike cost?
Tech You'd need deep pockets to buy a Formula 1 car, and then you couldn't drive it on the roads. That's not true for cycling... but what is the cost of a Tour de France bike?
Why do cyclists shave their legs – Speed, hygiene, or just aesthetics?
Features The myths and the science of shaved legs
How hard is the Tour de France?
We look at power, speed, calories, recovery, fuelling and more to compare a Tour de France rider's efforts to those of an everyday cyclist
Best aero helmets: The fastest road bike helmets, verified with wind-tunnel and real-world testing
Buyer's Guide The best aero helmets add aerodynamics to the protection you already need, here's our pick of the best
Best electric road bikes 2026: Get a boost and munch up the miles
buyer's guide The best electric road bikes will feel and ride like a high-end road bike, but offer a boost when you want it
Fizik Kyros helmet review: Italian brand makes intelligent choices in its first mid-priced helmet
Fizik's changes reduce the Kyros' price by £100 from the Kudo
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Best clipless pedals 2026: Our favourite pedals for riding on and off-road
Buyer's Guide Our pick of the best clipless pedals for road and gravel to use in 2025
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