
Will Jones
Will joined the Cyclingnews team as a reviews writer in 2022, having previously written for Cyclist, BikeRadar and Advntr. He’s tested countless bikes, from budget-friendly starter options to money-no-object race machines, as well as innumerate tyres, components, and riding gear. Thanks to a lack of desire to ride indoors, he has developed a real expertise in wet and cold weather gear, helped no end by living in one of the wettest parts of the UK.
There are few cycling disciplines he hasn’t at least dabbled in, with years of road, gravel, and cyclocross experience bolstered by peripheral immersions into fixed gear, BMX, mountain biking, bike polo, tandems, time trialling, and good old-fashioned touring.
Not content with simply riding off-the-peg bikes, he has also put himself through frame-building school, so is a passable brazer, and has a real appreciation for the handbuilt scene, as well as an in-depth knowledge of bike geometry and the limitations inherent in bicycle design.
As well as his bread and butter of tech news and reviews, he’s a skilled photographer and has produced countless galleries from the biggest races on the planet, not only highlighting bicycle tech, but giving readers a true behind-the-scenes feel of what it’s like to be roadside, in the pits, and shoulder to shoulder with pro riders.
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Best cycling shorts 2025: Our favorite shorts in every category, for every budget
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide The best cycling shorts for summer, winter and adventure riding, tested and reviewed

Rapha Pro Team Gore-Tex Lightweight Rain Jacket review: It had an impossible act to follow, but it still fell short of my expectations
By Will Jones published
Review Quite heavy water ingress in the worst conditions makes this a jacket I wouldn’t reach for when the forecast looks truly terrible

New Specialized Diverge 4 receives several key updates, but the alloy models have something never seen before
By Will Jones published
News Bigger tyres, and the first ever downtube storage compartment on an alloy bike

Best gravel shoes 2025: All the best options for every kind of gravel cycling
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide The best gravel shoes on the market, from racy options through to hike-a-bike workhorses for bikepackers

Is ‘grountain’ the new ‘groad’? Please, make it stop
By Will Jones published
News It’s one of those silly news days, but there’s no such thing as a ‘grountain bike’

Assos' latest long sleeve jersey includes one of the most bonkers features I’ve ever seen
By Will Jones published
News Is this the definition of solving a problem that doesn’t exist?

I tested the latest Gore-Tex cycling jacket against some older PFAS ones, and the difference is stark
By Will Jones published
Feature Two days of back-to-back riding in a storm reveals just how good we used to have it

Best waterproof cycling jackets 2025: Thoroughly tested to keep you dry in the harshest conditions
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide The best waterproof cycling jackets for road, gravel, and commuting, all in one place
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Best cycling shorts 2025: Our favorite shorts in every category, for every budget
The best cycling shorts for summer, winter and adventure riding, tested and reviewed -
Rapha Pro Team Gore-Tex Lightweight Rain Jacket review: It had an impossible act to follow, but it still fell short of my expectations
Quite heavy water ingress in the worst conditions makes this a jacket I wouldn’t reach for when the forecast looks truly terrible -
New Specialized Diverge 4 receives several key updates, but the alloy models have something never seen before
Bigger tyres, and the first ever downtube storage compartment on an alloy bike
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Best gravel shoes 2025: All the best options for every kind of gravel cycling
The best gravel shoes on the market, from racy options through to hike-a-bike workhorses for bikepackers -
Is ‘grountain’ the new ‘groad’? Please, make it stop
It’s one of those silly news days, but there’s no such thing as a ‘grountain bike’ -
Assos' latest long sleeve jersey includes one of the most bonkers features I’ve ever seen
Is this the definition of solving a problem that doesn’t exist?
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I tested the latest Gore-Tex cycling jacket against some older PFAS ones, and the difference is stark
Two days of back-to-back riding in a storm reveals just how good we used to have it -
Best waterproof cycling jackets 2025: Thoroughly tested to keep you dry in the harshest conditions
The best waterproof cycling jackets for road, gravel, and commuting, all in one place -
Best bike lights 2025: A real cyclist's advice, top picks, and today's best deals
The best bike lights help you see, be seen, and stay safe when cycling at night. Our expert Will has over a decade of night-riding experience, and here are his favourite lights and his guide on how to choose the right one