Gravel

Best bike lights 2026 rated and reviewed: top picks from our expert testers
The best front and rear lights to keep you visible out on the roads

New Eddy Merckx titanium bikes are handmade in Italy – and I think they're stunning
A rugged titanium gravel racer and all-road/endurance bike join Merckx's handmade Corsa line-up

How do you get the motivation to ride a punishing ultra race? This veteran cyclist knows, so he started his own series
We speak to Race Across Series creator Arnaud Manzanini about the transcendental joys of an ultra
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'They don’t want to get their hands dirty': how Basso is trying to fix a growing problem in the bike industry
Working with the Selle Royal Group, Basso says its new foundation will attract much-needed fresh talent into the cycling industry

The new Basso Palta doesn’t reinvent gravel tech – but smart details make it a connoisseur’s choice
The Palta III gets wider tyres, down-tube storage and tweaked geometry, while neat accessories and well-considered design set it apart from the crowd

Vittoria reveals 32in MTB tyres and says the bumper size is “quicker, smoother and more comfortable” for gravel
New 32in Peyote tyres unveiled on prototype Genesis gravel bike at iceBike show

Made in Britain: 3 performance bike brands still manufacturing in the UK
There are still a smattering of companies making high-performance bikes and components in the UK. Charlie Allenby spoke to three of them

Updated | The best winter cycling shoes for road, gravel and mountain biking
Banish cold toes with our pick of tested winter cycling shoes for road cyclists and mountain bikers

Bryton’s latest full-colour touchscreen GPS offers Garmin-rivalling features for less than half the price
The Rider 650 comes with a packed set of features to rival Garmin’s Edge 550

Campagnolo rules out layoffs after reaching agreement with trade unions
Job losses off the table, but Campagnolo is candid about the change it must implement to meet the demands of the market

Garmin launches brightest Varia radar rear light yet with wider radar view and smarter car tracking
The Varia RearVue 820 boosts brightness to 100 lumens and increases radar detection

This 32in-wheel gravel bike could solve frame problems for tall riders – and I think it's stunning
Custom-built DBM 32 is a titanium super-gravel bike with 2.6in tyre clearance

Your tech questions answered | Is Eurostar’s policy for transporting bikes really that ruthless?
We decipher Eurostar’s rules and regulations on taking your bike on one of its train services

The UK's best sportives: these events will make 2026 a year to remember
We share our top picks for UK sportives in 2026

Gravel bike vs cyclocross bike: the differences (and similarities) explained
Both are drop-bar, dirt-loving steeds with some subtle differences

Warren Rossiter | I've tested hundreds of gravel bikes and these are the 5 I want to see released in 2026
Gravel bikes have evolved at an alarming rate, here's my pick of the five bikes I think need an update this year

No time? No excuses: how to upgrade your lunch break for peak cycling performance
Make the most of your time away from your desk and boost your fitness on the bike

Your tech questions answered | Everybody hates cold feet – here are our tips for keeping them warm in the winter
We share our tips for keeping your tootsies toasty

Get fit tomorrow with these 7 personal trainer approved steps that will finally make it happen
Stop making excuses and get fit with advice from professional personal trainer Ollie Reeve

New Salsa Wanderosa is a mind-bending full-suspension, drop-bar ebike – but don’t call it an MTB
Salsa teased the Wanderosa late last year – and now we’ve got the full details of this full-suspension electric gravel mash-up

Why you need to start cycling: 27 science-backed benefits for your brain, body and life
Essential reasons to take up cycling, from improved fitness to happiness and longevity

Getting older, injured or short on time? Here's how to fit cycling into your life, no matter your circumstances
How do you find time for cycling? Help and advice from expert coaches and physios

I'm converting an old MTB into a modern gravel bike with a budget of £1,000 – and I think I've cracked it
Warren Rossiter is turning his unloved Azonic Propulsion into a gravel bike – will it become a favourite again once he's finished?

Alpkit lands new investment and says jobs secure after entering administration
The company went into administration to be purchased by new investor