
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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Factor hops on gravel suspension trend with unreleased Unbound race rig
By Josh Croxton published
News The first of what we're told will be two new Factor gravel bikes on show at Unbound, this one doesn't have a name but is unlike anything we've seen from the brand before

Another Campagnolo leak as 13-speed wireless gravel groupset spotted at Unbound
By Josh Croxton published
News Mattia de Marchi's Unbound bike has an unusual rear derailleur

Lab tested: Gravel racers, these free hacks could save you over two minutes at Unbound
By Josh Croxton published
We've been back in the wind tunnel, this time playing with hydration packs and clever base layers to help you find speed for free

All-new Specialized gravel bike spotted hidden beneath Unbound mud
By Josh Croxton published
news Minimal visible changes, but Future Shock remains and UDH compatibility confirmed

Paint stirrers at the ready - Flood warnings hit Emporia as rain and mud threaten 2025 Unbound Gravel
By Josh Croxton published
News Heavy wet conditions could wreak havoc amid the proliferation of wide tyres and tight clearances

Wind tunnel tested: Where should you carry your bottles?
By Josh Croxton published
Are empty cages slower? And do aero bottles actually make you faster?

Best energy bars: High-carb snacks for on and off the bike
By Josh Croxton last updated
Buyer's Guide We've tested the best energy bars for cycling to provide fast refuelling for your rides

A new Campagnolo groupset, three new helmets and a horde of time trial tech: All the Giro d'Italia tech from the Grande Partenza
By Josh Croxton published
All the tech we've found at the opening weekend of the Giro d'Italia 2025, including more photos of the 2025 Campagnolo Super Record Wireless groupset
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