
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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Best arm warmers for cycling: Versatile protection for changeable conditions
By Josh Croxton last updated
Add some versatile protection against the cold, wind and rain with the best arm warmers for cycling

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

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
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