Paul Norman
Paul has been on two wheels since he was in his teens and he's spent much of the time since writing about bikes and the associated tech. He's a road cyclist at heart but his adventurous curiosity means Paul has been riding gravel since well before it was cool, adapting his cyclo-cross bike to ride all-day off-road epics and putting road kit to the ultimate test along the way. Paul has contributed to Cyclingnews' tech coverage for a few years, helping to maintain the freshness of our buying guides and deals content, as well as writing a number of our voucher code pages.
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Best aero road bikes 2025: The fastest road bikes tested and reviewed
By Paul Norman last updated
Buyer's Guide The best aero road bikes will help you to ride faster for less effort

New MAAP Aeon range uses Polartech Delta fabrics to air cooling for big days in the saddle
By Paul Norman published
Endurance kit uses technical fabrics and a gravel seat pad for comfort

Mathieu van der Poel's bike: A custom painted, special edition Canyon Aeroad
By Paul Norman last updated
Pro Bike Van der Poel is riding a very eye-catching Canyon Aeroad at Tirreno Adriatico

Best clipless pedals 2025: Options for on and off-road use
By Paul Norman last updated
Buyer's Guide Our pick of the best clipless pedals for road and gravel to use in 2025

Best gravel bikes 2025: Our favourite bikes for drop-bar off-road action
By Paul Norman last updated
Buyer's Guide We've tested over 25 of the best gravel bikes, covering all options from gravel racing to bikepacking adventures

Best electric bikes under $1,000 / £1,000: Budget options to make your ride easier
By Paul Norman last updated
Buyer's Guide Here's our pick of the best electric bikes under $1,000 / £1,000 for commuters and off-road riders

Rapha overhauls its Pro Team bib shorts for third iteration in search of ultimate comfort
By Paul Norman published
News New chamois pad and new fabrics in third generation of Rapha’s premium shorts
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