European cycling distributor Traffic Distribution has announced its foray into the UK market, bringing along renowned brands like Bombtrack and Seido.

The Altura All Roads Women's Cycling Fleece is a versatile jacket option for both road and off-road riding with a relaxed fit. Boasting a high-loft fleece upper, it delivers impressive warmth and comfort and is easy to layer. For those wanting a cycling jacket that doubles up as casual wear, this one is worth a look.

Seido's Stage front rack is a sturdy, large rack for carrying anything from your bikepacking equipment to a couple of pizzas. It's easy to assemble and fit, although you do need mid-fork mounts for attaching it, and also depending on your fork, you might need to search for a longer bolt for the crown. 

Lauf Gritfest, a long-standing UK gravel event, has announced a partnership with Gravel Earth Series – an international gravel event series which enjoyed a successful first run this year. This means that the 2024 Lauf Gritfest, now in its sixth edition, is the first UK gravel event to award points to the racers competing in the international series.

Scott Frontier 300, spanning 300km from the west to the east coast of the UK, welcomes riders to embark on a two-day adventure in addition to its classic one-day epic in 2024. Returning for the third consecutive year, the organisers of the all-road cycling event now offer a two-day entry option and have set a target to attract more female cyclists to take part in the challenge.

Battle on the Beach, one of the only UK gravel events raced on a sandy beach, has sold out in record time. The 2024 event, taking place for the 10th time this year, filled all of the 1,000 entries in less than a day. Over the years, it has gained popularity and recognition, cementing its place as a rider favourite.

The Scott DH Factory team has announced the newest additions to its roster, as young downhill racers Ethan Craik and Gonçalo Bandeira officially join the squad. The recruits will join forces with existing team members Dylan Levesque and Marine Cabirou, strengthening the team for the 2024 season.

The POC Women's Thermal is a jacket with performance that is very hard to fault. It also offers good warmth and comfort but comes with a hefty price tag that might put you off. However, if you are looking for a stylish, comfortable softshell cycling jacket that combines insulation and neat details with top-notch weather protection, this one is definitely among the best options out there and something that can easily contest with the best mountain bike jackets. 

Fizik Terra Argo X3 is an off-road race saddle crafted for stability, comfort, and responsiveness on rugged and dirty rides and is aimed at racing. It delivers what it promises and, although it's not the lightest around, it offers good support and stability, while providing room to shift your weight around, too. 

Shimano has unveiled three new and updated cycling glasses designed to boost the riding experience for cyclists of all levels and disciplines. The Technium, Technium L, and Twinspark models come with Shimano's Ridescape lens technology, which enhances colours and highlights surfaces across various terrain types.