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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

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
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Prototype Factor aero gravel bike features radical One-inspired fork and aero chin
New gravel racer spotted at the Traka

Lapierre’s prototype XRM breaks XC convention by moving the rear shock down low
French brand goes against the grain with new suspension layout

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

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

Rapha CEO Fran Millar: pro cycling “has been failed structurally and commercially”
Cycling brand publishes revised Rapha Roadmap in response to the UCI's consultation on the future of professional road cycling

Brit Evie Richards claims second in South Korea short track XC aboard prototype Trek that “may never hit store shelves”
We take a look at the British rider's prototype race bike as World Cup season gets under way

Bikes aren’t allowed on 78% of paths in England – Access laws for cyclists in the UK demystified
How to avoid breaking the law and tell the difference between footpaths, bridleways, restricted byways and byways

New BMC Kaius fits tyres up to 52mm wide – and solves the issues I had with the original
With new geometry, a lighter frame and huge tyre capacity, the new Kaius could be the aero-gravel racer I’d hoped the original would be

Frog Bikes sold to Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group after entering administration
Frasers Group has bought the children's bicycle maker for an undisclosed fee

You can now submit your nominations for the British Cycling Hall of Fame “to recognise remarkable achievement" across the sport
The Hall of Fame was launched in 2009 and has 82 members. Who will you nominate for the 2026 awards?

Looking to boost your spring training? This Garmin Edge 1040 bundle has 33% off at Sigma Sports
Garmin's previous flagship bike computer is available with some serious savings

New Pas Normal Studios Escapism collection reflects how "gravel riding has changed"
Performance clothing collection for fast gravel riding from the high-end Danish cycle clothing brand

In brief | Everything you need to know about Canyon’s new Lux World Cup
Canyon updates its XC race bike with more travel and lighter weight

Zwift buys Rouvy in massive shake-up of indoor cycling
The indoor-training platforms will maintain their independent operations, with further updates to be revealed over the coming months

New Campagnolo Record 13 is a true rival to Shimano Ultegra – and it couldn't have come sooner
Campagnolo's new Record 13 brings range-topping tech to its second-tier components

Woom launches in UK after 121% growth – but how has it succeeded where others have failed?
The premium children's bicycle company enjoyed record growth last year and will now sell direct in the UK. But its success is markedly different from the country's homegrown kid's bike manufacturers. What gives?

Specialized claims new Epic 9 is the lightest full-suspension XC bike you can buy
Refined suspension, reduced friction and a claimed class-leading frame weight headline the latest evolution of Specialized’s XC race bike

Did Mathieu van der Poel just leak new Dura-Ace gravel wheels?
Dutch star pictured using an unusually bling set of gravel wheels

Ineos Grenadiers announces new partnership and team name, as British team jumps on latest performance trend
The team has announced a new five-year partnership with Netcompany and will use its AI platform to enhance performance as it targets eighth Tour de France win
