
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.
Latest articles by Will Jones

12 cheap hacks to make winter cycling more bearable
By Will Jones published
Feature Decent winter kit can cost loads of money, but there are plenty of cheap ways to have a much better time on the bike in the winter months

Best chamois cream: Keep saddle sores at bay with these 12 options
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

Gorewear clothing to be axed by parent company, citing economic pressures
By Will Jones published
News Don’t worry, Gore-Tex isn’t going anywhere!

Factor Aluto gravel bike review: Sharp and agile, great for the generalist, but lacking the tyre clearance to keep up with modern trends
By Will Jones published
Review A better prospect for all but the most dedicated, competitive racers than the Ostro Gravel

Bianchi bolsters gravel range with new alloy models for 2026
By Will Jones published
News Existing Arcadex and Impulso carbon models get refreshed colours

'I found it in a skip and threw AliExpress at it' - A mega tech gallery from the UK hill climb national championship
By Will Jones published
Member Exclusive Forget the UCI, all the best bikes come out to play for a few minutes up a very steep hill in the middle of England

Fake brakes, terrifying mods, and the smallest lights you've ever seen: Harry MacFarlane's crazy 4.8kg Trek Emonda for British hill climb nationals
By Will Jones published
Pro Bike Safe? Probably not. Interesting? Absolutely... just don't tell the UCI!

How to reproof your waterproof gear at home without destroying it
By Will Jones published
Feature Your jacket hasn’t ‘stopped working’, it just needs a bit of TLC to get it back to its best

Best winter cycling socks: The best options tried and tested for staving off numb feet
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide All the best winter and waterproof socks to keep you riding in comfort

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

The winter bike is dead, and Zwift and disc brakes dug its grave
By Will Jones published
Opinion Farewell to the dying breed of cool, utilitarian functionality

I ride to work year round. Here are my top tips for making it actually enjoyable through the gloomy months ahead
By Will Jones published
Feature Clothing, lights, luggage and the bike all come into play to get you to and from the office with a smile

Strava abandons Garmin lawsuit, so what was the point of it all?
By Will Jones published
News Has Strava gained anything at all from this endeavour?

Hardshell vs softshell cycling jackets: Which should you buy, and when should you wear them?
By Will Jones published
Feature Breathability, aerodynamics, and waterproof ratings all come into play

I test bikes for a living, and these are the six things I simply don’t stress about when heading out to ride my own bikes
By Will Jones published
Opinion Life’s too short to optimise every last thing on your ride. That’s valuable time you could be riding!

Dress for success - The ultimate cycling layering guide for every temperature
By Will Jones published
Feature From searing heat to sub-zero riding, here's what to wear to stay comfortable no matter what

Continental Terra Speed gravel tyre review: Good, but not the best value for money
By Will Jones published
Review Lightweight and great puncture resistance, albeit expensive

Posedla Joyseat 3.0 custom saddle review: Not necessarily a silver bullet, but just as good as in my experience
By Will Jones published
Review It did a remarkable job of mimicking my favourite saddle, and so must be considered a success

Just a week after the Specialized Aethos 2 launch, we've found some insane deals on the first-gen model
By Will Jones published
Deal £2,800 gets you an incredible bike and even a set of Scope wheels

Stop trying to find tech deals on Amazon this Prime Day; get these beautiful books instead and you'll get far more joy
By Will Jones published
Deals Amazon used to just be a bookshop, and you can still pick up some decent page turners amongst the AI slop if you know where to look

Rapha out of WorldTour as it parts ways with EF Pro Cycling after seven years
By Will Jones, Will's Mum published
News RIP to the switchout kits and wild Palace collaborations

This cheap gadget I spent my own money on has changed my winter riding forever, and now I can’t imagine life without it
By Will Jones published
Deal Dry cycling shoes are a non-negotiable, and getting them dry needn’t cost the earth

Garmin’s legal woes deepen as Suunto also files a lawsuit for patent infringement
By Will Jones published
News Damages sought, plus an injunction to bar the sale of almost the entire range of Garmin watches
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