Benjamin Page

Ben has been a sports journalist for 16 years, covering everything from park football to the Olympic Games. As well as cycling, his passions include podcasts, tennis and speaking enough Italian to get by on his snowboarding trips to the Dolomites. A DIY rider who is almost as happy in the toolbox as he is in the saddle, he is still trying to emulate the feelings he experienced as a nine-year-old on his first Peugeot racer – he couldn’t fathom the down-tube friction shifters then and he’s still wrestling with groupsets now. When he isn’t making a beeline for the nearest Chiltern hill, he is probably tinkering or teaching his kids how to clean a bike properly. He rides a heavily modified 1980 Peugeot PVN10 Super Competition (steel is real) when the road is smooth and dry, and a BMC Alpenchallenge when it’s not.

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gravel racers

Best gravel race bikes of 2023 – Eight options for every type of race

By Benjamin Page last updated

buyer's guide Our pick of the gravel bikes that will carry the most speed off-road

buyer's guide
Best budget hybrid bikes: A lifestyle shot of a man riding a Ribble hybrid in a leafy environment

Best budget hybrid bikes 2023 – Do-it-all rides that don't hit you in the pocket

By Benjamin Page last updated

buyer's guide Whether commuting, backpacking, getting fit or hitting trails, we have tested the best budget hybrid bikes for you

buyer's guide
A grey Ribble Hybrid Trail AL against a wooden fence

Ribble Hybrid AL Trail review: Putting the fun in functional

By Benjamin Page published

A budget hybrid bike that isn't afraid to get adventurous

A red Trek FX 2 Disc Equipped pictured in front of a black door

Trek FX 2 Disc Equipped review: Unspectacular but effective

By Benjamin Page published

review The Trek FX 2 Disc is a versatile all-rounder with surprising levels of comfort and stability

review
A metallic blue Boardman URB 8.9 hybrid bike in leafy urban environment

The Boardman URB 8.9 is a city bike that can take you beyond the green belt

By Benjamin Page last updated

Review A belt-driven urban ride that yearns to break the city limits

Review
Best budget bike locks: A group shot of bike locks included in the guide

Best budget bike locks 2023 – security for your ride without breaking the bank

By Benjamin Page last updated

Strapped for cash? We've found the best budget bike locks that offer high levels of protection or great usability despite their rock-bottom prices

Enve Builders Roundup 2022 - Retrotec Road

Shimano road bike groupsets: know your Tiagra from your Dura-Ace Di2

By Benjamin Page published

From entry-level to range-topping electronic Di2 12-speed systems, this detailed guide outlines the comprehensive range of Shimano road groupsets

Tech
Trek-Segafredo Trek Madone at the Tour de France 2022

Close up with the new Trek Madone: Mads Pedersen's Tour de France bike

By Benjamin Page published

Pro bike We take a closer look at the Trek-Segafredo rider's steed as the eagerly anticipated Trek Madone 2023 is finally revealed in Copenhagen

Pro bike
A detail shot of Israel-Premier Tech's Factor Ostro VAM TDF Edition

Israel-Premier Tech's new, blue, 'Field of Dreams' Factor Ostro VAM

By Benjamin Page published

Tech One of the many switch-out designs of this year's Tour de France

Tech
Best wheel size for gravel bikes: Riders take part in the 2021 Gravel and Tar Classic

650b v 700c: Which is the best wheel size for gravel bikes?

By Benjamin Page last updated

Deciding on the best wheel size for gravel bikes depends on the type of riding you intend to do. We take a closer look at what cyclists need to take into account

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