Seasoned cyclists seldom leave the house without one of the best bike multi-tools. It's a little bunch of tools that is more than just a piece of gear – it's a trusty companion that can really get you out of trouble and save you from a walk home or back to the car. Choosing the right multi-tool can be a baffling task, so we've sifted through the vast array of multi-tools to present the cream of the crop. These tools are not just about tightening bolts; they can turn unexpected trailside catastrophes into mere bumps in the ride.

Schwalbe UK has announced it has gone beyond its carbon neutrality targets, reaching carbon positive certification. 

• Schwalbe Tyres launch an inner tube recycling scheme in the UK

The new collection is aiming to help riders spend the warm months ahead exploring open roads, winding trails, and ribbons of gravel that reach the horizon. 

Inviting everyone to the gravel world, Salsa Cycles has re-designed the Journeyman frameset and named it Journeyer, in an effort to make the bike name genderless.

The Edinburgh-based filmmaker Markus Stitz, known for his epic bikepacking routes, has documented his recent 200-mile (320km) gravel bike journey in ‘Where Roads End’.

The Aquarius Trail Hut System claims to offer a backcountry mountain biking experience like no other in the region. 

Lizard Skins, a brand known for its grips and bar tapes, has reintroduced their DSP Lever Grip, which was first released 20 years ago. 

Covering 300 kilometres from the Scottish west to English east coast, the route is Focal Events’ longest to date. It offers riders a 50/50 mix of quiet country lane tarmac and forestry gravel. 

The routes range from 31 to 128 kilometres in length, exploring the very best gravel riding that Scotland has to offer.

Following the success of the Women's Torino Nice Rally,  Komoot will now host its second women’s bike-packing event: the Komoot Women’s Montañas Vacías Rally.