
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

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 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
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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

Has the UCI just banned Factor's new aero bike before it was even released?
By Josh Croxton published
Hoard of new rules include handlebar width, wheel depth and fork leg limits as Hope x Lotus track bike set to be banned

Unbound Tech Gallery Part 2: More bikes, a TRP x Classified groupset, 350-mile XL hacks and a whole heap of fun stuff
By Josh Croxton published
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The final flurry of nerdy details found among the 5000+ bikes that swarmed Kansas

Unbound Tech Gallery Part 1: Disc wheels, five new bikes, strange two-valve wheels and a five-week-old kitten
By Josh Croxton published
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The first instalment of the weird, wild and wonderful bike tech found in Emporia at Unbound Gravel

Why did Keegan Swenson's wheels have two valves each at Unbound Gravel?
By Josh Croxton published
News Is this the nerdiest tech hack at Unbound? Unique double-valve wheel hack explained by teammate Tobin Ortenblad

What is a Factor Aluto? I just took David Millar's unreleased gravel bike for a test ride and here's what I thought
By Josh Croxton published
News First-ride impressions of the second as-yet-unreleased Factor gravel bike we've seen this week

Amidst a sea of brand new Unbound bikes, this mystery Wilier has got our pulses racing more than most
By Tom Wieckowski published
tech What is this stealthed-out, aggressive-looking Wilier gravel model?

New Pinarello gravel bike breaks cover at Unbound, with funky paint jobs, fewer kinks, and unlike everyone else, the tyre clearance appears unchanged
By Josh Croxton published
news Is this the 2025 Pinarello Grevil F?

Is this a new Orbea Terra? Unknown bike hiding in plain sight under pro riders at Unbound
By Josh Croxton published
news Spanish brand's new gravel race bike has been given a complete redesign, with what appears to be a compliance-boosting rear end, wider tyre clearance and more

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
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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
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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
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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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