TweedLove to end enduro MTB, road and gravel events after 2024

TweedLove, an events business known for some of the most renowned and loved enduro, road, gravel, and kid’s events in Scotland – and the whole of the UK – has announced it will cease organising events after the 2024 season is over. Five things that weren’t cool – until enduro happened Gravel racing – what’s next … Read more

Hutchinson Python 3 Racing Lab tyre review

The recently redesigned Hutchinson Python 3 Racing Lab, now in its third iteration, offers a balanced mix of speed, grip, and durability that qualifies it as a versatile all-round option. This performance tyre excels in drier, summer conditions, showing some limitations in muddy terrain. Schwalbe Rocket Ron 2.35 Super Race Addix Speed tyre review Vittoria Mezcal XC-Race G2.0 TLR … Read more

Madison Enigma riding glasses review

The Madison Enigma riding glasses are available with a single lens or as a three-pack with a carry case. They have proven to be a reliable pair of glasses with an excellent field of view at a very sensible price. The lens-changing process is a little fiddly, however, the frames may be a little narrow for … Read more

What is the best crank length for off-road cycling?

Bike fit and component sizes. It’s a collection of numbers and measurements that riders obsess over, with exercise scientists and engineers providing rationale for new trends and products to add to the possible confusion.  9 tips to keep your suspension running sweeter for longer Five sneaky bike marketing terms you shouldn’t trust Cycling snake oil: … Read more

TRP Spyre SLC Caliper review

TRP’s Spyre SLC Caliper is a mechanical disc brake caliper for those of us who like to play with non-standard components and like the assurance of cable brakes when on wilderness trips or already have a set of perfect cable-operated brake levers and want to use them. They are lightweight, good-looking, easy to adjust, and with careful setup decently … Read more

SRAM Red XPLR brings 13-speed T-Type shifting to gravel bikes

SRAM’s Transmission drivetrains have been the hot topic since their release in March last year as they ushered enhanced durability, smooth shifting under load and consistent gear changes to mountain bike drivetrains. Now, SRAM has unveiled Red XPLR AXS, a 13-speed, 1x-only gravel groupset that borrows the very same tech but simmers it down into a gravel-specific … Read more