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

Best bike panniers 2026: Carry cargo for the commute, grocery shop or bike tour
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide The best bike panniers all in one place, across all sizes and prices

Best chamois cream 2026: The best way to keep saddle sores at bay
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide We have tested twelve of the best chamois creams to keep your undercarriage happy during long days on the bike

Six tech trends from The Traka and what it means for Unbound Gravel
By Will Jones published
Feature Everything we learned from Europe's biggest gravel race

'How cool that The Traka 200 was won because of skill and not watts per kilo' – Sofia Gómez Villafañe hopes to inspire youngsters to work on bike handling
By Patrick Fletcher published
Gravel star takes pride in fact that winning move took shape on an early descent

15,000 calories burned, three toilet stops, one faint – Maddy Nutt breaks down her remarkable debut victory at Traka 560
By Will Jones published
News What does this debut victory at Traka Adventure mean for her Unbound Gravel plans?

EIGHT new gravel bikes, unreleased Enve whoppers, secret tyres, and even a new groupset – Monster Traka tech gallery
By Will Jones published
Member Exclusive Move over Unbound, The Traka is now where it's at for new gravel tech

'Today I don't feel my legs' – Mads Würtz Schmidt finds form like never before in won and done effort at The Traka 360
By Simone Giuliani published
News Concentrated training delivers an 'incredible day' for rider who now has 200 and 360 titles to his name

'Sometimes failure really motivates you' – Triumph at The Traka for Rosa Klöser after feeling terrible at Sea Otter Classic Gravel following fraught post Paris-Roubaix dash
By Simone Giuliani published
News An unrelenting 90km solo effort to clinch win and ominous sign for rivals ahead of Unbound 200

The Traka 360: Mads Würtz Schmidt completes the double with dominant victory, as Rosa Klöser wins with impressive 90km solo on challenging Girona gravel
By Matilda Price, Simone Giuliani published
Results Drechou and Beers complete men's podium, Dubau-Prévot and Scheurs second and third in women's

Like shooting fish in a barrel – I spotted a new Argon18 aero gravel bike while trying to have a beer after work at The Traka
By Will Jones published
News We don't know much but it has the set menu of gravel race bike features

'I don't think I view real ultra-racing as particularly healthy' – Maddy Nutt looks to beat Traka 560 record with pocket pizza, voicenotes from loved ones, and a refreshing attitude towards sleep
By Will Jones published
News While the 360 and 200km events take many of The Traka headlines, the ultra-distance 560km Traka Adventure is growing in popularity

'A 10-hour race is my favourite' - A fourth title and french fries on the agenda at Traka 360 for Mattia de Marchi
By Jackie Tyson, Will Jones published
News Three-time winner leading his new team, The Grip in gravel endurance event

Mystery Canyon gravel bike spotted at The Traka - Is the Grail about to join the big tyre club?
By Tom Wieckowski, Will Jones published
News It looks like the new Endurace but with bigger tyres

Unreleased Ridley gravel monster at The Traka pushes aero gravel to the limit
By Tom Wieckowski published
Pro bike Could this be an updated Ridley model or a brand new aero gravel bike?

'The only race I'm afraid of is Little Sugar' - Karolina Migoń places season focus on Life Time Grand Prix after title defense at The Traka 360
By Jackie Tyson, Will Jones published
News 'I feel stronger this year' says Unbound Gravel 200 champion who set aside software engineer career to focus on off-road racing

Best road bike saddles 2026: Our pick of the most comfortable road bike saddles, reviewed and recommended by us
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide The best road bike saddles will make your riding a joy, while those that fall short can be a huge detriment to your comfort

Garmin Edge 850 vs Wahoo Elemnt Roam 3: Head to head after months of testing
By Will Jones published
Not yet ratedVersus Where should you spend your money if you want a great mid-range bike computer?

The fastest bike we've ever tested, but is it actually any good to ride? Cérvelo S5 review
By Will Jones published
Review Extremely aerodynamic, very stiff, but oddly serene even at warp-speed

Best cheap cycling glasses 2026: Look good without breaking the bank
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide Nine brilliant cycling glasses for the budget-conscious rider, tested and compared

'Now it feels like we had leftover crowds' – Taking the temperature of the new Paris-Roubaix Femmes format
By Will Jones published
Opinion More TV viewers, but for fewer kilometres, and in-person support appears to have shifted too

Reflections and highlights from Paris-Roubaix – What we witnessed and felt on the ground and at home
By Patrick Fletcher, Pete Trifunovic, Will Jones, Tom Wieckowski, Matilda Price, Josh Croxton, James Moultrie published
Analysis Cyclingnews team weighs in on an unforgettable day of racing in northern France

Pedal disasters, wide-tyre ubiquity and more: Six tech lessons from Paris-Roubaix
By Will Jones, Tom Wieckowski published
Trends, learnings and reflections from the Queen of the Classics

Best cycling backpacks 2026: Everything you need to carry any load from A to B
By Will Jones last updated
Our pick of the best cycling backpacks for every eventuality ridden and rated
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