
Andy Turner
Freelance cycling journalist Andy Turner is a fully qualified sports scientist, cycling coach at ATP Performance, and aerodynamics consultant at Venturi Dynamics. He also spent 3 years racing as a UCI Continental professional and held a British Cycling Elite Race Licence for 7 years. He now enjoys writing fitness and tech related articles, and putting cycling products through their paces for reviews. Predominantly road focussed, he is slowly venturing into the world of gravel too, as many ‘retired’ UCI riders do.
When it comes to cycling equipment, he looks for functionality, a little bit of bling, and ideally aero gains. Style and tradition are secondary, performance is key.
He has raced the Tour of Britain and Volta a Portugal, but nowadays spends his time on the other side of races in the convoy as a DS, coaching riders to race wins themselves, and limiting his riding to Strava hunting, big adventures, and café rides
Latest articles by Andy Turner

We took Factor's new ONE aero bike to the wind tunnel: Does it stack up to Factor's 'fastest UCI-legal road bike' claims?
By Andy Turner published
Member Exclusive The most radical looking road bike release of 2025 for many, but does the data live up to the hype?

Wind tunnel tested: How fast is the Colnago Y1Rs?
By Andy Turner published
Member Exclusive How does the winningest bike from 2025 compare to the competition in empirical testing?

What power does it take to be a competitive eSports racer?
By Andy Turner published
Sponsored by MyWhoosh
We analysed the recent eSports World Championships to find out

Cheap vs expensive cycling jackets - What are you paying for?
By Andy Turner published
Feature Does more money equal more performance, or do the laws of diminishing returns come in to play?

Why are bike lights so expensive?
By Andy Turner published
Feature Some brands charge several hundred for a light, and some seem to charge pennies. Does it make a difference?

What are smart bike lights, and do you really need them?
By Andy Turner published
Feature From lights that know what's around you, to self dimming options, to ones that have in-build theft alarms

Garmin Edge Explore 2 Review: A brilliant exploration companion
By Andy Turner published
Review Navigation and hazard warnings are the highlights of the Explore 2

Zwift: Everything you need to know
By Paul Norman last updated
Feature Zwift has revolutionised indoor cycling, offering a host of training options to get you fit. Here is your ultimate guide

Zwift vs MyWhoosh vs Rouvy – which is the indoor training app for you?
By Andy Turner published
Here's how to choose the best indoor training app for you this winter

Indoor training jargon buster
By Andy Turner published
Know your ERG from your Level, your Direct Drive from your Smart Bike

How to protect your bike on an indoor trainer this winter
By Andy Turner published
Avoiding the dirt and rain outdoors doesn't mean your bike is immune to needing some TLC

What are the hidden costs of an indoor training setup?
By Andy Turner published
Feature Some are essential for safety, while others are more comfort or performance based

Indoor training accessories guide: 12 useful add-ons to level up your winter training
By Andy Turner published
What do you need to level up your indoor riding experience

How bright should my bike lights be? The perfect lumen number for every scenario
By Andy Turner published
Feature Riding in cities, down country lanes, or even in day time all require different brightness demands from your lights. But how many lumens do you really need for each of these scenarios?

Castelli Ultra Rain Cape review: Fits like a jersey, but lacks waterproofing
By Andy Turner published
Review Impressively breathable with a highly elastic fit. However, the waterproofing, even just in showery weather, leaves a lot to be desired

Beyond the Crash – Health, safety and recovery time for athletes who have experienced significant trauma
By Andy Turner published
Member Exclusive Cyclingnews investigates the long road to recovery after the most severe crashes that WorldTour stars experience, from the medical treatments and rehabilitation to the psychological support

Knog Blinder Rear bike light review: Small yet mighty, and a bit of fun too
By Andy Turner published
Review A neat little light that packs a bright punch. I’m not sure about the exposed USB though

Continental Grand Prix 4 Seasons tyre review: Truly a great option for year-round riding
By Andy Turner published
Review Well-balanced performance to resilience ratio that beats most, but comes at a price.

Continental Gator Hardshell review: The most rugged heavy duty tyre out there, but they need to get with the times
By Andy Turner published
Review High levels of puncture protection are paired with great durability and longevity, but they feel so so sluggish

Trek Ion 200 RT / Flare RT light set review: Brilliant for daytime running, provided you can mount them neatly
By Andy Turner published
Review Smart features and good daytime brightness make these great commuter lights in cities, but there are several gripes I have with them

POC Cytal Lite review: Super lightweight and airy, but takes away some of what made the standard Cytal so great
By Andy Turner published
Review Sub 200g weight and even more vents makes for a proper high heat helmet. But to do this the shell has been trimmed, and MIPS gone, and I’m not sure it was worth it

Heat adaptation: Why training in hot conditions, especially indoors, can boost your fitness
By Andy Turner published
Sponsored by MyWhoosh
And why have pro cyclists been seen wearing painters' coveralls on the indoor trainer?

Wahoo Trackr Radar
By Andy Turner published
Review Brilliant battery life and excellent features make for a superb radar light
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