
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

Wind tunnel tested: 18 road bike wheelsets go head to head
By Josh Croxton published
Princeton, Enve, Scope, Syncros, Cadex, Roval and more. We took the market's best aero road wheels to the wind tunnel to find out which were fastest

Reap Bikes unveils prototype gravel bike with invisible innovation that improves both sustainability and ride quality
By Josh Croxton published
tech Rideable prototype grows from idea to finished product in just seven weeks

Assos of Switzerland takes legal action against retailer ASOS, again
By Josh Croxton published
news Previous legal action was settled in 2016, yet proceedings are once again taking place

Toe straps, TT bikes and zip-tied battery bodges: Six bike tech hacks found at the cycling esports world championships
By Josh Croxton published
When a bike doesn't need to move, the optimal setup can be wildly different

Zwift Ride review - An excellent value smart bike / trainer hybrid, but not without its flaws
By Josh Croxton published
review With good adjustability and plenty of added functions, the Zwift Ride is pushing indoor cycling to new heights, but compatibility concerns lock out some customers for now

Shimano's sales are down again: Another post-pandemic slump or signs of a bigger issue?
By Josh Croxton published
news Analysing a decade of Shimano's financial records to understand the wider trend

'I'm punchy like Pogačar' - 18-year-old neo-pro takes World Championship bronze in second-ever e-race
By Josh Croxton published
news Kasper Borremans, the Finnish junior national champion with a four-year contract at Bahrain Victorious, is still at school

A 'point to prove' for Mccarthy at World Championships after recent disqualification
By Josh Croxton published
News New Zealand rider overcame recent disqualification for 'hardware malfunction' to win the world title in Abu Dhabi

Peter Sagan, MyWhoosh ambassador, has no interest in racing esports
By Josh Croxton published
news Three-time world champion is enjoying retirement, has 'already raced enough' and 'doesn't want to be compared' anymore

Best indoor cycling apps: Which is right for you?
By Josh Ross last updated
Buyer's Guide The best indoor cycling apps cover training, group rides, racing and more, so which is best for you?

Eating disorders, cheating, and the logistics of an in-person event: UCI speaks out ahead of Esports World Championships
By Josh Croxton published
news MyWhoosh flies 42 competitors to Abu Dhabi for first ever in-person Cycling World Esports World Championships

A race to closing time: Riding 200km to the Pinarello store aboard the new Dogma F to prove race bikes can do more than just race
By Josh Croxton published
Just because you’re not pinning on a number, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t own a race bike

Kickstart a winter of indoor cycling for less with these handpicked Prime Day deals
By Josh Croxton published
prime day Save on top-rated trainers from Wahoo, Saris and Tacx, plus up to 27% off the accessory I can't ride without

Mega tech gallery: Unreleased bikes, self-inflating tyres, and zip tie hacks at the UCI Gravel World Championships
By Pete Trifunovic published
There was a wide array of tech choices for the third edition of Gravel Worlds

Why the Camelbak Podium water bottle is the Prime Day deal everyone should buy
By Josh Croxton published
deals The sub-£10/$10 Prime Day deal I'm buying, despite already owning five

My gravel race super build: The Ridley ASTR RS with super-wide wheels and narrow bars
By Josh Croxton published
tech A subtle build with progressive components and top-level spec

Ridley ASTR RS gravel bike review: Is this the future of gravel racing?
By Josh Croxton published
review Aero frame and crazy-narrow handlebars combine with massive tyre clearance for a forward-thinking concept that seriously impresses

Factor OSTRO VAM review: A race bike to rival the best
By Josh Croxton published
review How does a lightweight aero bike differ from an aero lightweight bike?

Months after filing lawsuit, Giant Bicycles acquires bankrupt Stages Cycling
By Josh Croxton published
news $20 million 'Stalking horse' bid from Giant subsidiary SPIA Cycling Inc approved by courts

Mid-pack to podium contender in just three months: How I pulled out all the stops for British gravel nationals
By Josh Croxton published
For the first time in my life, the result wasn't important because the fun was found in the process

Wind Tunnel tested: Deep-section vs shallow-section wheels
By Josh Croxton published
We put some deep-section wheels onto our 2015 Trek Emonda 'baseline bike' to see how close it gets to the fast bikes

Buying a road bike? Here's how to choose the right one for you
By Josh Croxton last updated
buyer's guide Buying a road bike can be riddled with jargon and confusion, so here we will unpick everything you need to know to choose a road bike perfectly suited to your riding requirements

Which superbike is fastest? Cyclingnews takes over £100k of WorldTour bikes to the wind tunnel to find out
By Josh Croxton published
news Factor, Scott and Cervélo come out favourably, with a potential saving of up to 32 watts against entry-level baseline

Wind tunnel tested: 11 superbikes go head to head
By Josh Croxton published
Member exclusive We took 11 road bikes, including the S-Works Tarmac SL8, new Trek Madone, Cervélo S5, Giant Propel, Pinarello Dogma F, Van Rysel RCR Pro, Canyon Aeroad CFR and more to a wind tunnel to see which was fastest. Here's what we learned.
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