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

MyWhoosh explained: Is it a legitimate free alternative to Zwift?
By Christopher Schwenker last updated
Feature Just another virtual cycling app? Or does MyWhoosh pose a serious rival to the Zwift-dominated indoor space and rewrite the cycling e-sports script?

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

Specialized S-Works Turbo TLR Review: Wide, grippy, and fast-feeling tyres
By Andy Turner published
Review A lightweight, fast-feeling, super grippy tyre is complemented by a very good value price tag, making these a very attractive race tyre.

Tour de France cyclists keep drinking cherry juice at the finish line, here's why
By Andy Turner published
explained We explain the mysterious red liquid being drunk by riders at the finish line

Reverse engineering stage 13: How do teams prepare for a Tour de France mountain time trial?
By Andy Turner published
In a discipline where marginal gains can mean the difference between winning and losing, how do teams get an edge on the competition?

Why are more juniors making the leap directly into the WorldTour? A deep dive into the new normal
By Andy Turner published
Member Exclusive From training to travel, Cyclingnews looks at how junior riders are tackling the changes that come with signing a professional WorldTour contract

Trek CarBack Radar Tail Light review: Hit and miss detection detracts from some decent features.
By Andy Turner published
A high performer when it comes to pickup range, while other areas leave something to be desired

Pearl Izumi Expedition PRO Bib Short review: Very comfortable but let down by the pockets
By Andy Turner published
Review Supple fabric and impressive chamois for gravel riding, however the performance of the pockets is not good for this level.
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