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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A decent wheelset away from greatness: Basso Venta R review
By Will Jones published
Review A workable gateway drug into the world of fancy Italian bikes
'Front derailleur killer' Classified launches most premium partnership to date
By Will Jones published
Tech Enve rolling chassis options now available for all bike models, plus suite of wheels too
Best bike covers: Keep your pride and joy protected from the elements
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide The best bike covers keep your bike protected from the elements when you need to store them outside, or protect your house when you bring the bikes in
Best budget road bikes 2024 - Quality bikes at an affordable price point
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer’s Guide The best budget road bikes still offer solid performance and reliability
Best cycling socks: Breathable, fashionable, and well-made options for your feet
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide Our pick of the very best cycling socks to keep your toes happy through the hotter months
Behind the scenes at Paris-Roubaix: What it’s like to report on the most chaotic race of the year
By Will Jones published
Premium From the pre-race conferences to the post-race showers, it's all here to see
Fizik launches its lightest ever road shoe, the Powerstrap Aeroweave
By Will Jones published
Tech The Velcro-only closure keeps the weight down to just 184g
Sport's strangest hall of fame: Inside the Roubaix shower block
By Will Jones published
Premium Why this ancient concrete hall is a living shrine, and what it’s like to be in there with the riders
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