Cosmic revival

The BMC Teammachine has epitomised the lightweight race bike for the past 16 years. The latest version – reviewed in the last issue of Cyclist – continues the remit of maximum stiffness for minimum we

American brand Ventum’s NS1 V3 is a premium all rounder offering pro level performance for real world racers

From ever-faster and slicker bikes to cutting-edge components and svelte apparel, gear is a strong draw of cycling, and it continues to evolve. In 2025, we witnessed small but significant developments

Simple decisions can have dramatic consequences – just ask Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after he decided it would be a good idea to go on Newsnight. Slightly less controversially, three years ago the UC

Cycling and carbon fibre are happy bedfellows. Frames, wheels, saddles, even shoes are made using this lightweight yet stiff and strong material. It’s omnipresent. Until, that is, you focus on spokes.

I saw a piece of graffiti once that has stuck with me. It said, ‘Make things people want, make people want things.’ I think it applies aptly to the gravel bike market and especially a brand such as Ca