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.
Latest articles by Will Jones

Felt returns with an all-new aero bike: Good on paper, but a let-down in the real world
By Will Jones published
Review The Nexar is reasonably aero, extremely light, and an absolute handful to ride

Best CO2 inflators 2026: Fast tyre inflation in small packages, tested and reviewed by us
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide Tiny but mighty; the best CO2 inflators will fill your tyres and riding again in seconds

Best gravel bike tyres 2026: The best options for every terrain
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide We test the best gravel tyres on the market to find the right options for every kind of gravel riding

Best waterproof cycling jackets 2026: Tested to the limit to keep you dry when it matters most
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide The best waterproof cycling jackets for road, gravel, and commuting, all in one place

Best road bike helmets 2026: Top helmets reviewed by real riders
By Josh Croxton last updated
Buyer's Guide The best road bike helmets tested by experts, from inexpensive to premium, and advice on how to choose

Best cycling glasses 2026 from my real-world testing: Sun, wind, and rain protection, plus mega style points
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide I've tested countless pairs of cycling glasses – Here are the ones I actually recommend you buy.

Best road bike tyres 2026: Our experts' favourite tubeless and clincher tyres
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide The top road bike tyres for speed, puncture protection, grip and more, tested in the lab and out on the road by our team of expert reviewers

'You can call me a trendsetter' – Mutilated bib tights and backwards jacket help Jonas Vingegaard to victory in Paris-Nice freeze-fest
By Will Jones published
Tech Stage winner's clothing choices turn heads with bibs that look like something straight from the 'in case of emergencies' box

There’s a new sheriff in waterproof cycling jacket town, and its name is the Pas Normal Mechanism Shell Jacket
By Will Jones published
Review Protection, comfort, and room for layering underneath to tackle the worst weather imaginable. A real winner in my book.

X-Lab AD9 review: Holds its own against WorldTour competitors, but it isn’t as cheap as you might expect
By Will Jones published
Review Chinese bikes aren't cheap fakes anymore, so get used to paying more and getting more, too

The new Cannondale CAAD14 looks almost perfect, but now it's missing one of the best features of the old model
By Will Jones published
News A threaded bottom bracket is music to everyone's ears, but why oh why have they removed the fender mounts?!

EF development rider testing aero triathlon shoes in a one-day race, and yes, they are legal
By Will Jones published
News The shoes appear to be £300 Velovetta Monarchs, hidden beneath overshoes

Giant launches new Propel that’s lighter and stiffer, but it’s left me asking a big question about ‘new’ bikes
By Will Jones published
News Why are we sticking to three year development cycles?

Best winter cycling jackets 2026: Tried and tested options to make sure you stay warm on the bike
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide Our top picks for the best winter cycling jackets to keep you warm and comfortable on the bike

Stability over speed? UCI provides new information to defend controversial wheel depth rule
By Will Jones published
News Governing body expands on reasoning following Cyclingnews Labs test, begging the question why this was not communicated originally

Best flat pedals for road bikes 2026: 12 options if you don't want to go clipless
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide Twelve of the best flat pedals for road bikes, ideal for commuting, road riding and more

Best bike covers 2026: Keep your pride and joy protected from the elements
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide The best bike covers keep your bike protected from the elements when you need to store them outside, or protect your house when you bring the bikes in

We thought wider gravel tyres were always faster, but it's not as simple as that: New aero and rolling resistance lab tests combined
By Will Jones published
Member Exclusive Should you fit MTB tyres or stick to skinny rubber?

Fabio Jakobsen's tyre and insert blown clean off his 'mini-hook' rims in UAE Tour crash
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
News Dutchman suffers more misfortune as team say he hit a rock in the road

Best bike lights 2026: The best lights for road and gravel reviewed and rated
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide The best bike lights help you see, be seen, and keep you safe when cycling on and off road

Best bike pumps 2026: Keep your tyres inflated with our top 12 mini, electric and floor pumps
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide Our pick of the best bike pumps for getting your tyres up to pressure at home and when out riding

New Factor gravel bike spotted in the wild, and it looks to have what the current Ostro Gravel dearly needed
By Will Jones published
News Santa Vall reveals a new aero gravel bike has entered the mix

Best tyre levers 2026: One product is so good, we've not bothered including the rest
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide After testing out various other tyre lever options, nothing comes close to the Muc-Off Rim Stix
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