As those of us in the northern hemisphere drift inexorably into Autumn, or Fall if you prefer, we here at Cyclingnews have on the one hand been trying to wring out the very last of the summer riding, and on the other get geared up for a winter of foul weather testing so we can bring you some properly thorough buying advice.
What’s gone on this month then, and what can you look forward to in the coming weeks? Well, the launch of the new Canyon Ultimate seems a long time ago now, but it was still September; having a first ride in the scorching mountains behind Nice seems a far cry away from the current downpours going on as I write this. The risk of heatstroke has certainly dropped, but drowning now feels like a legitimate possibility.
Not to be outdone by its German rivals, Trek launched a new Domane, including the return of the Race Shop Limited model aimed squarely at the cobbled classics. Also from Trek we brought you the conclusion of a year long test of the Trek Checkpoint; it might be the only bike you ever need.
Interestingly this was more or less the same conclusion I came to in my shorter-term review of the Fairlight Secan, which I’ve been running since Spring, and will continue to use over the winter to see what it’s like to live with long-term, and is the only bike I’ve given five stars to so far during my time here.
For those of us gearing up for spending the colder months glued to Zwift, we brought you good news from Wahoo in the form of new Wahoo Kickr turbo trainer and the Kickr bike, our first impressions of the turbo, along with an update to our perennial list of the best smart trainers in case you’re either in need of an upgrade, or looking to embark upon an indoor cycling journey for the very first time. If the latter is the case be sure to check out our comprehensive guide to indoor cycling too.
As well as some new bike reviews, those of us more into gravel than tarmac were treated to news of a hyper-racy new Factor Ostro Gravel, along with the conclusions of testing both the WTB Byway and Challenge Getaway tyres.
In a more utilitarian vein, we dedicated a whole week to those hardy souls determined to commute by bike, with reviews of the Mission…
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