
Josh Croxton
Josh is Associate Editor of Cyclingnews – leading our content on the best bikes, kit and the latest breaking tech stories from the pro peloton. He has been with us since the summer of 2019 and throughout that time he's covered everything from buyer's guides and deals to the latest tech news and reviews.
On the bike, Josh has been riding and racing for over 15 years. He started out racing cross country in his teens back when 26-inch wheels and triple chainsets were still mainstream, but he found favour in road racing in his early 20s, racing at a local and national level for Somerset-based Team Tor 2000. These days he rides indoors for convenience and fitness, and outdoors for fun on road, gravel, 'cross and cross-country bikes, the latter usually with his two dogs in tow.
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Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 review: An excellent bike let down by enforced specs
By Josh Croxton last updated
review On paper and the road, the Tarmac SL8 is better than the SL7 in every way, but does it beat its competition in 2025?

'It's never going to be a safe sport' - David Millar says peloton should treat safety in similar way to doping
By Josh Croxton published
interview 'The biggest crashes happen when individual racers take risks, and often it's a zero-sum game' says the Scottish former professional

Best gravel wheelsets 2025: The best wheels for off-road and aggressive riding
By Josh Croxton last updated
Buyer's Guide The best gravel wheelsets bring a lot to the table when you head off-road, improving ride feel, traction and speed

Whoop 4.0 - a three-year review: visualising burnout, COVID and a 180-mile ride
By Josh Croxton published
review My experience wearing the Whoop 4.0 alongside Apple, Garmin and Polar watches, plus dozens of heart rate monitors

Pro cyclists want gear restrictions to slow down races, here's why the tech experts don't think it will make the peloton safer
By Josh Croxton published
news Heavier bikes, better bottle cages, additional sensors and even airbags cited as better areas to increase safety

'The industry shot itself in the foot' - Brompton boss blames lack of sales as profits crash by 99%
By Josh Croxton published
news Pre-tax profits fall from over £10 million to just £4,602

The future of gravel tech, an indoor bike, and a very expensive facility: Josh's Gear of the Year
By Josh Croxton published
gear of the year You could say I'm a 'big fan' of these things

Best tubeless road tyres: Faster, more comfortable and less puncture-prone
By Josh Croxton last updated
Buyer's Guide The best tubeless road tyres incorporate top tech and are easier than ever to mount and enhance riding performance
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