In brief | Campagnolo Record 13, Pogačar's new TT bike and gravel galore from The Traka – plus the other key news you’ve missed this week
Catch up on the essential road and gravel headlines from the past seven days
Nick Clark | “And they say this sport is elite”: hardtails are amazing, but they've got no place at a World Cup DH
We look at the response from riders to Hardtail Man's qualification attempt
Scott’s prototype ‘Racing Concept’ XC bike uses a new suspension layout but keeps shock inside the frame
Could this be Scott’s new Spark cross-country machine?
In brief | 4 new gravel bikes spotted at The Traka with plenty of aero optimisation, suspension and massive tyres
Take an 'in brief' look at the latest bikes to appear at The Traka, one of the world’s most challenging gravel events
Prototype Factor aero gravel bike features radical One-inspired fork and aero chin
New gravel racer spotted at the Traka
6 small British brands you’ve never heard of making amazing bike tech
These bijoux British companies are keeping UK bike manufacturing alive
Lapierre’s prototype XRM breaks XC convention by moving the rear shock down low
French brand goes against the grain with new suspension layout
The Bikonic Gas Stand is designed to lift heavy bikes without the cost of an electric stand
The Gas Stand enables you to work on the heaviest bikes with minimal fuss
Ridley ‘RS2’ prototype gravel race bike leans heavily into aero optimisation with massive head tube
Look out for the sculpted tyre clearance too…
Rob Britton debuts Factor's new aero suspension gravel bike at the Traka 560
Up close and personal with the Unbound XL champ's new bike
Canyon's new unreleased Grail CFR is an aero bike with clearance for XC tyres
New gravel bike appears to be heavily influenced by the latest Endurace CFR
Charlie Aldridge's South Korea World Cup bike swaps electronic and mechanical tech as he targets victory
Aldridge's Cannondale Scalpel features Fox Live Valve suspension, a Lefty single-sided fork, four-piston XTR brakes and a mechanical dropper post
Bosch motor users can now get 120Nm torque to compete with Avinox thanks to free update
Performance Update 2.0 sees CX and CX-R motors get massive 41% torque increase
Crankbrothers' huge new pedals are designed to improve stability and reduce fatigue
The Stamp EVO pedals use two-material construction and concave platform shape
Editor's Highlights
Simon says | If you think gravel bikes with fat tyres are just MTBs, you're wrong – here's why
Stop telling me to buy an MTB, I already have one
Avinox is taking over – here are 20 bikes you can buy with its incredible new M2 and M2S motors
We've rounded up the pick of the eMTBs with DJI's latest Avinox motors
British cyclist takes KOM on San Francisco's steepest street with 41% gradient
Harry MacFarlane matches mind-bending time on Bradford Street that's stood since 2020
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Conceived as the ultimate race bike for amateurs looking for an edge, the aero optimisation comes second to fast handling and impressive comfort
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Advice
How riding a bike smoothes the rough edges of ageing: "It's the playing that keeps you young"
We know cycling boosts our physical health as we age but can it also help us come to terms with getting older?
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From sudden injury to life’s inevitable interruptions, we break down how detraining saps your power, what it does to your body and how to bounce back faster than ever
10 things doctors wish men knew about testosterone
From diagnosis to treatments, testosterone is shrouded in myths, misconceptions and misinformation. Here are 10 key facts doctors want all men to know
5 things this cardiologist and British Masters track champion wants every cyclist to know about heart health
Dr Nigel Stephens reveals how you can ride your bike safely through the shadow of heart disease
10 ways to make bike components last longer, from easy maintenance to storage advice
Our handy money-saving hacks to prolong the lifespan of your bike
How Sir Chris Hoy's devastating prostate cancer diagnosis sparked a conversation about national screening
The campaign for better prostate cancer awareness has provoked important questions about the lack of testing and screening. Why are men dying unnecessarily?
