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Suspension, aero frames, MTB tyres… not for me on my gravel bike, thanks.

Rebecca reckons that simplicity is the real 'spirit of gravel'

Fri, Jul 11, 2025 13:00

Does gravel racing have an aero problem? June 2025 – v2

Does gravel racing have an aero problem? Why some are saying the need for speed is ‘killing’ cycling’s newest discipline

Road-inspired aero bikes, deep profile wheels, skinsuits... we're not talking the pointy end of the Tour de France, this is gravel racing in 2025. Let's examine the current trends dominating the discipline

Thu, Jun 19, 2025 14:13

Is this the most aerodynamic gravel bike ever made? Cervelo claims all new Aspero-5 will save you 37 watts vs previous version

Cervelo's new Aspero-5 is built to top gravel podiums, and the watt-saving claims versus the previous iteration are certainly lofty if they are to be believed

Tue, Jun 17, 2025 14:00

Sportful Supergiara Jersey review

Comfortable, well-sized jersey with useful additional pockets

£90.00

Mon, Jun 09, 2025 13:00

PRO Discover Stem 10 review

A simple way to adjust handlebar height and clean the cable routing with compatible handlebars

£100.00

Thu, May 22, 2025 08:00

Cycling brands loved by the pros that you might not have heard of — carbon chainrings, custom parts, bespoke clothing + more as used by the world’s best

Sometimes pro cyclists can be quite pernickety, which means securing the services of more obscure brands and manufacturers beyond regular sponsors. Here's a selection used in the current pro peloton

Fri, Feb 21, 2025 17:00

The seat tube-less Baldiso One aero bike laughs in the face of UCI rules, and it’s now available to buy

1,500 of these 3D-printed aero frames will be produced, and if you want one then complete bikes are available from €12,430. Builds can come in as light as 6.4kg

Sun, Jan 26, 2025 21:44

2024 Ram Air Fairing Pioneering Bike Backpack

Air-filled cycling backpack to “reduce drag” and “enhance safety” hits Kickstarter funding goal

The RAF1's designer claims it will make you faster — the "one-of-a-kind accessory" that costs £31, weighs 300g, has an integrated airbag and is probably coming soon to a road near you… no, really...

Fri, Nov 08, 2024 13:43

The secrets of the most successful Grand Tour bike brand — behind the scenes at Pinarello Sponsored

Pinarello revealed the brand new Dogma F this summer, sticking to their guns with the one bike to do it all approach. We were invited over to Italy to find out more about the bike brand with more Grand Tour wins than any other

Thu, Oct 03, 2024 16:01

What we learnt using the “world’s first real-time aerodynamic drag force measurement system for cyclists”

Is DIY aero testing finally here, and is it really a substitute for the wind tunnel? We used the hotly anticipated Body Rocket system to find out...

Tue, Sep 24, 2024 16:01