
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

A sign of things to come? New Shimano Q'AUTO system promises fully automatic, algorithm-augmented shifting for the masses
By Will Jones published
News The new Q’AUTO drivetrain system for commuting, trekking, and gravel bikes learns your shifting habits so you can focus more on riding

Best gravel bike tyres: Grippy, fast, and durable options for whatever gravel means to you
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide All the best gravel tyres for dry, intermediate, and wet conditions, as well as all-road options too

It's Gravel Week at Cyclingnews
By Will Jones last updated
Gravel Cyclingnews heads off the beaten path for a week of gravel tech, news, features and more

Oakley Cybr Dyno sunglasses review: Good, but not any better than previous offerings
By Will Jones published
Review Added design flair, but slightly reduced retention thanks to lower profile grippers means they’re a style decision rather than a performance one.

Best folding electric bikes: A compact option for city riders
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide The best folding electric bikes are ideal for public transport and easy to store

Vittoria Mezcal Gravel Endurance tyre review: Perhaps the only gravel tyre you’ll ever really need
By Will Jones published
Review Fast, grippy, and sturdy. The only thing I don’t like are the grey sidewalls.

Scott Addict RC Ultimate review: Lightweight bikes aren't dead
By Will Jones published
Review Once you stop obsessing over aerodynamics you start having a lot more fun

No flying under the radar anymore for Traka 360 winner Tobias Kongstad as returns to Unbound 200 to improve on podium finish
By Simone Giuliani published
News 'How I have planned to improve ... is pretty simple. I have almost done everything similar, but just 5-10% harder' Dane says

Maap Aeon LS Jersey review: Are high summer long sleeve jerseys a thing now?
By Will Jones published
Review Brilliant fit, clean aesthetics, and impeccable breathability means this is a long sleeve jersey I’d reach for even in high summer

Maap Alt_Road Jersey review: A decent option for cooler rides and bikepacking, but not one for high summer
By Will Jones published
Review Warm and very comfortable, but there are a lot of style over substance features that add little value

BMC set to layoff up to 40 staff in latest cost-cutting restructure, citing US tariffs as having 'influenced the decision'
By Will Jones published
News Restructuring follows a request for government assistance in 2024 in wake of covid pandemic

Spotted: New Cervélo S5 seen at Visma-Lease a Bike training camp, and it looks pretty much the same as the old one
By Will Jones published
News New, non-adjustable bars and slightly different forks, but the DNA remains very much like the current model

Best cheap cycling glasses 2025: 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

'I was out there for bloody ages' – Crossing the line on a cargo bike 30 hours after The Traka Adventure winners
By Simone Giuliani, Will Jones published
News 'On a bike like this, nobody was having these grand expectations of me' says Allan Shaw who also completed the Silk Road Mountain Race on a cargo bike

Three things I liked from The Traka, and three I really didn't
By Will Jones published
Opinion My first gravel event left me with mixed feelings

The Traka mega tech gallery: Mountain bike tech, custom bikes, and hyper-expensive builds
By Will Jones published
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At The Traka the amateur bikes are just as interesting as the pro ones, so here's over one hundred images to really get your teeth into

260km with a ligament tear but Maddy Nutt still rides to seventh place at Traka 360 after crash
By Will Jones, Simone Giuliani published
News 'I could just feel something wasn't right but I didn't know exactly what it was and it wasn't painful enough to force me to stop' Brit says

'That was it, day done' – Broken wheel snaps Lachlan Morton’s Traka 360 hopes so now attention turns to Unbound XL
By Will Jones, Simone Giuliani published
News 'I'll give it a good nudge and see where it gets me' says Australian of 350 mile overnight event in Kansas

Sarah Sturm takes 'disappointing' third in Traka 360 sprint, reiterates need for better women's start after men's race mix-up chaos
By Matilda Price published
News American rider on the podium for a third time after feeling strong despite issues with women's race catching dropped male riders

Gallery: The winning bikes of The Traka 360
By Will Jones published
Gallery Tobias Kongstad's and Karolina Migon's mud-splattered bikes, plus some from the podium finishers too

Is this Subaru Impreza WRX inspired gravel bike the Traka's coolest bike?
By Will Jones published
bike check Briton Alec Briggs' Canyon Grail goes full rally spec with gold rims and Impreza paintjob

Best bike pumps: All types tried and tested
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

Castelli Aero Race 8S Jersey review: Back to the brand's high performance best
By Will Jones published
review The fit and fabrics are spot on, and you no longer need to wear the silly aero bra either
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