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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Spotted: New Trek at the Dauphine…is it an Emonda? Is it a Madone?
By Will Jones published
news Whatever it is, it’s another for the ‘one bike’ field of racers
Why is Unbound Gravel mud so bad, how can racers cope, and can we predict where the worst sections will be in 2024?
By Will Jones published
Tech Studying the geology and topography of Lyon County can provide helpful insight about where this year's mud pits will be
Best gravel bike pedals 2024: clipless, flat and power meter options to keep your feet locked in place
By Will Jones last updated
Buying guide Twelve pairs of pedals to keep your feet locked in over rough terrain
Opinion: Pro gravel racing is good for the Spirit of Gravel
By Will Jones published
Opinion The more pro it becomes, the more gravel there is left for the rest of us
Unbound organisers respond to backlash amid controversial race number rule
By Will Jones last updated
Tech 'Do not bend, fold, cut, or wrap your number plates' Instagram post states
Design flare: Shimano GRX Di2 goes 12sp, adds flare-optimised hoods and satellite shifters
By Will Jones published
Tech Added button functionality brings Shimano’s flagship gravel groupset into the modern age
Best cycling jerseys for men of 2024: Short- and long-sleeve tops for road and gravel
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide Our picks of the best cycling jerseys from aero racers and bikepacking options to budget choices that are easy on the wallet
Oakley’s latest Sphaera glasses leave a little to be desired ahead of the Tour de France and Olympics
By Will Jones published
Review Excellent optics, but poor fit, discomfort, and cheap feel let them down
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