Will Jones
Will joined the Cyclingnews team as a reviews writer in 2022, having previously written for Cyclist, BikeRadar and Advntr. He’s tested countless bikes, from budget-friendly starter options to money-no-object race machines, as well as innumerate tyres, components, and riding gear. Thanks to a lack of desire to ride indoors, he has developed a real expertise in wet and cold weather gear, helped no end by living in one of the wettest parts of the UK.
There are few cycling disciplines he hasn’t at least dabbled in, with years of road, gravel, and cyclocross experience bolstered by peripheral immersions into fixed gear, BMX, mountain biking, bike polo, tandems, time trialling, and good old-fashioned touring.
Not content with simply riding off-the-peg bikes, he has also put himself through frame-building school, so is a passable brazer, and has a real appreciation for the handbuilt scene, as well as an in-depth knowledge of bike geometry and the limitations inherent in bicycle design.
As well as his bread and butter of tech news and reviews, he’s a skilled photographer and has produced countless galleries from the biggest races on the planet, not only highlighting bicycle tech, but giving readers a true behind-the-scenes feel of what it’s like to be roadside, in the pits, and shoulder to shoulder with pro riders.
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Lab tested: We pressure-mapped 15 pairs of bib shorts to see how much difference they can make
By Will Jones published
Member exclusive We tested 15 different pairs of bib shorts - from different brands and price points - on two different saddles to understand their impact on comfort and help you choose your own
![A close up of a white cycling shoe with a black socked foot in it](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9oWupNHpM3qTT6uiKBfRY4-320-80.jpg)
Bont Vaypor road bike shoes review: Feathery and stiff, with some much needed improvements for comfort
By Will Jones published
review Wide in the toe box, supremely light and an impressively low stack make for a very high performance shoe
![Michelin Power Cup road bike tyres](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rZc6AyhtdAvFA9SS4bmPxX-320-80.jpg)
Michelin’s Power Cup road bike tyres might just be the best value upgrade you can buy right now
By Will Jones published
Review Less than half the price of a GP5000, but with stats and real world performance to match
![A white man in a tan jersey against a white wall](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/znkv79wd5PegiUxGSFaj4-320-80.jpg)
Maap Evade Pro Base LS Jersey 2.0 Review: A brilliant shoulder season layer for riding hard
By Will Jones published
review Race fit, attractive, and breathable enough for cooler starts and hotter days
![Redshift ultra setup](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yvy6rEa5KygWbEK9rVuQ9Z-320-80.jpg)
Redshift Switch Aero System and ShockStop stem review: Odd on their own, but transformative together
By Will Jones published
review Quick release aerobars, a dual position seatpost, and a suspension stem come together to create a formidable long distance, multi-surface setup
![Rouvy](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MtTzEHGdyEfqaZf72gfAm6-320-80.jpg)
Three GoPros and a lot of driving: Riding along with Rouvy’s route creation team at the Vuelta a España
By Will Jones published
Tech We take a look at how the augmented reality routes are created, and get a sneak peek of the future of the platform
![The best gravel tyres; Challenge Gravel grinders](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qmyuiSHw2r5gfvcadzDTc3-320-80.jpg)
Best gravel tyres 2024: Grippy, fast, and durable options for whatever gravel means to you
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide All the best gravel tyres for dry, intermediate, and wet conditions, as well as all-road options too
![Chain oil](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bgJbWXw2F3VHqQCZdpVFHi-320-80.jpg)
After a year of waxing my chains here’s why I’m going back to oil
By Will Jones published
Opinion Time consuming, rusting, and poor wet weather performance mean I’m turning back to drip lube
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Lab tested: We pressure-mapped 15 pairs of bib shorts to see how much difference they can make
We tested 15 different pairs of bib shorts - from different brands and price points - on two different saddles to understand their impact on comfort and help you choose your own -
Bont Vaypor road bike shoes review: Feathery and stiff, with some much needed improvements for comfort
Wide in the toe box, supremely light and an impressively low stack make for a very high performance shoe -
Michelin’s Power Cup road bike tyres might just be the best value upgrade you can buy right now
Less than half the price of a GP5000, but with stats and real world performance to match
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Maap Evade Pro Base LS Jersey 2.0 Review: A brilliant shoulder season layer for riding hard
Race fit, attractive, and breathable enough for cooler starts and hotter days -
Redshift Switch Aero System and ShockStop stem review: Odd on their own, but transformative together
Quick release aerobars, a dual position seatpost, and a suspension stem come together to create a formidable long distance, multi-surface setup -
Three GoPros and a lot of driving: Riding along with Rouvy’s route creation team at the Vuelta a España
We take a look at how the augmented reality routes are created, and get a sneak peek of the future of the platform
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Best gravel tyres 2024: Grippy, fast, and durable options for whatever gravel means to you
All the best gravel tyres for dry, intermediate, and wet conditions, as well as all-road options too -
After a year of waxing my chains here’s why I’m going back to oil
Time consuming, rusting, and poor wet weather performance mean I’m turning back to drip lube -
Vuelta a España tech gallery - Superlight paint, dinosaur names, and aero computer shrouds
The first road stage of the Vuelta offered up some striking tech snippets