We've got a real mix of gear in on test this week, from super light carbon wheels with their own spoke technology to a budget gravel bike that looks twice the price from Giant. Then there's gear from Muc-Off and lastly, a neat little bell from Lezyne that we reckon would look pretty sweet on a gravel bike. 

The Border Telegraph reported the news this week that Selkirk is set to host a live televised mountain-bike race this summer through the town's streets, making it the country’s first screened-live urban downhill championship race taking place in either August or September.

This week is an exciting one for all the trail dog owners out there, we have some RexSpecs in for test by a little hound who likes to run too close to the rear wheel. Plus there are more waterproofs from Madison and Leatt, proving that winter isn't over just yet! Lastly, there's bike wash and pedals from Oxford and a smart-looking high volume mini pump from Bontrager. 

We round up a whole host of cycling news this week including some amazing edits and being behind the scenes with Danny MacAskill to a solar powered e-bike on an epic adventure. There's also sneak peeks as new British bikes, news of televised urban races in the UK and info on the plans for accommodation at the hugely popular Bike Park Wales. 

We take a look at the new 2020 Giant Revolt 1 gravel and adventure bike ahead of the review. This alloy framed bike gets a carbon fork, Tiagra drivetrain and heaps of style for a small price tag. With the carbon Revolt Advanced 2 and the aluminium Revolt 0 already on test, we're looking forward to riding this bike soon!

The Fumpa Pump is simultaneously an incredibly useful machine that could be the future of bicycle pumps, and a completely frivolous, expensive chunk of luxury stupidity. Bar a few niggles it’s practical and convenient, but it doesn’t do anything a track pump – or a 12V compressor – doesn’t do (for a lot less money).

The 100% Brisker women’s gloves are a great set of winter warmers for moderate to chilly days. The softshell backing keeps the worst of the wind at bay, they're hardwearing and a single-layer palm means there's still a great feel on the bars. At this price, there’s no reason not to have a pair for winter riding.

2020 sees the popular Grinduro race series expand to six different corners of the world, one of which is Machynlleth, Wales on the 25th July. The race combines mountain bike enduro with a gravel grinder-style road race and usually sells out fast with entries open now!

Ragley rejoined the drop bar market back in 2019 with the Trig, a steel gravel bike with steel fork and a very reasonable price tag. 2020 see's the brand launch two models of the Trig 2.0 both of which a carbon fork and spec updates.