
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.
Latest articles by Josh Croxton

'We need to talk about the important issues' – Tom Pidcock criticises UCI's incoming safety measures on gear limits and handlebar width
By Dani Ostanek, Josh Croxton published
News 'It would be excellent if I can improve a little and regain the feeling I had at the start of the season' says Briton ahead of Vuelta a España

New team, same tech? Why Remco Evenepoel's switch to another Specialized team isn’t as straightforward as expected
By Josh Croxton published
Despite riding the same bike with much of the same equipment at Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, the Belgian will still need to go back to the drawing board with his bike fit and aero testing data

Tour de France Femmes tech wrap-up: Who won with what?
By Josh Croxton published
Tech And why do the female pros prefer lightweight bikes, when the men tend to choose aero bikes?

How to make your own energy drink and save £100s in the process
By Josh Croxton last updated
With pro cyclists consuming as much as 200g of sugar per hour and amateurs trying to replicate it, the cost of fuelling your rides is skyrocketing. This supermarket hack will let you do it for a tenth of the price.

Battle of the brands: Who won with what at the 2025 Tour de France?
By Josh Croxton published
A comprehensive tech wrap-up from the men's lap of France

Best cycling jerseys for summer 2025: We test 28 of the best short and long-sleeve tops for road and gravel
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide Our picks of the best cycling jerseys from aero racers and bikepacking options to budget choices that are easy on the wallet

Tour de France winning bikes: Which brand has won the most Tours in history?
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
Tech A history of the most successful bike brands at the Tour de France

New test used by WorldTour pros finally sheds light on the individuality of carbohydrate intake, and we've put it to the test
By Josh Croxton published
Evidence that 120g per hour might not be the right fuelling strategy for everyone

Oakley Velo Mach aero helmet wins Cyclingnews' most in-depth wind tunnel test to date: Here's why we chose to redo the test
By Josh Croxton published
Better accuracy, more confident results, and a dream of a helmet aerodynamics database

Allied Able review: The future of gravel race bikes, but it's a little too reliant on its party trick
By Josh Croxton published
I've been riding the Allied Able for the past three months, including flat-out racing at the UK's biggest gravel race. Here's everything I've learned, including what I love about it, and a couple of things I don't

Wind tunnel tested: 47 helmets go head to head in world's most comprehensive aero shootout
By Josh Croxton published
47 helmets, 55 tests, one wind tunnel, multiple price points, all styles and a whole heap of data

Best electric bike conversion kits: Power up your ride
By Josh Ross last updated
Buyer's Guide Upgrade your bike with our comprehensive guide to the best electric bike conversion kits and how to use them

Remco Evenepoel's bike fitter reveals climbing-specific time trial position ahead of Tour de France mountain time trial
By Josh Croxton published
Unpacking the complicated trade-off between aerodynamics, weight, and power output

Pinarello takes Dogma off-road with new GR race bike, transitions Grevil to long-haul adventure
By Josh Croxton published
news Pinarello Dogma GR ignores big tyre clearance in favour of aerodynamics and handling, while Grevil gets... a pannier rack!?

Here are 9 Amazon Prime Day Wahoo deals we think you should jump on, and one we'd avoid
By Josh Croxton published
Deal There's up to 43% off smart trainers, plus a best-ever price on the enormous new Elemnt Ace computer, but here's a better alternative

Best budget road bikes: Quality bikes at an affordable price point
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer’s Guide The best budget road bikes still offer solid performance and reliability

Best lightweight wheels: Lower weight for faster climbing
By Josh Croxton last updated
Buyer's Guide The best lightweight wheels can transform the way your bike rides and feels

How much does a Tour de France bike cost?
By Josh Croxton last updated
One great benefit unique to cycling is the ability to ride the same equipment as the pros... but what is the cost of a Tour de France bike?

We took 16 pairs of aero socks to the wind tunnel to find which was fastest, and we're still shocked by the results
By Josh Croxton published
From Assos and AeroCyclingGear to NoPinz, Rule2, Sockeloen and Velotoze, we tested all the best aero socks on the market to find out whether all aero socks are created equal

Longstanding British brand reboots with paid-for bike fits, transferable warranty, and a bike that focuses on pedalling efficiency
By Josh Croxton published
Latest model shaves a fifth off its previous weight, while being 'Seven watts more efficient than a Specialized Tarmac SL8'

Ribble reboots its gravel lineup with two new off-road bikes
By Josh Croxton published
news 'Ultra-Grit' model joins the growing pool of big-tyre race bikes, while 'Allgrit' meets the demands of everyday gravel riders

Cervélo says its new Áspero-5 gravel bike is so much faster than the competition that I'm having a hard time believing it
By Josh Croxton published
Brand says its new gravel race bike is '34 watts faster than its nearest competitor'

Bike fitters hit out at the UCI's new handlebar width rules, highlighting increased risk of long-term injury in women
By Josh Croxton published
The rule change, described as 'insulting' by one rider, also increases 'risk of reduced control' of the bike
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