
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

I spent 20 hours testing the new Van Rysel RCR-F and it’s better than anything else the brand has produced, but it’s got one big flaw
By Will Jones published
Review Burly, stiff, fast, but modern tyre clearances help to some degree over broken roads

The best cycling shoes for wide feet, from someone who has wide feet
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide All the brands and the models, as well as how wide they actually are

Tadej Pogačar spotted testing brand new bike ahead of Flanders-Roubaix double attempt
By Will Jones published
News Is this a V5Rs? For now we can only speculate

I test bikes for a living and I never use a power meter: Here’s why you shouldn’t either
By Will Jones published
Opinion Expensive, often ugly, and with no real payoff for actually enjoying riding my bike. I’ll stick to my heart rate monitor thank you.

Lake MX333 cycling shoe review: Incredibly hard wearing, extremely comfortable, but quite heavy
By Will Jones published
review After over a year of dedicated abuse the Lake MX333 are still brilliant

Cervélo S5 review: Crazy fast, but not a bike I’d want to own
By Will Jones published
Review Monstrously stiff, hyper-aero, but at the cost of an enjoyable ride

Best cycling socks: Breathable, fashionable, and well-made options for your feet
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide Our pick of the very best cycling socks to keep your toes happy through the hotter months

Rapha’s latest PFAS-Free Pro Team Lightweight Gore-Tex Jacket is even lighter than the old Shakedry
By Will Jones published
News ‘Built for the worst conditions’ the new jacket uses Gore-Tex’s latest polyethylene membrane

Best tyre levers: 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

Maap Alt_Road Cargo Bib 2.0 review: A marked improvement over the previous pair
By Will Jones published
Review Better pockets, lighter compression, sturdier materials. There’s a lot to like here for adventure riders

I ruined my gravel bike by trying to make it ‘progressive’ - Don’t make the same mistake as me!
By Will Jones published
tech Leave race setups to the pros, you’ll have more fun on a normal gravel bike

Is Canyon about to release a gravel bike with its own suspension fork? Leaked video suggests so
By Will Jones published
Tech The brand’s gravel race bike looks almost identical to the current model, with only minor tweaks

Specialized launches five new tyres for 2025, including a new aero road tyre
By Will Jones published
News Five new tyres covering performance road through to gravel adventure riding, plus new branding across the range

The Kärcher OC3 pressure washer is so useful I now can’t imagine life without it
By Will Jones published
review Small and portable, safe for bearings, and good for other jobs too

Wahoo Elemnt Ace review: Bigger isn’t always better
By Will Jones published
Review Excellent navigation, but the features and user experience don’t justify the price

Best bike panniers: From commuting and touring to grocery getting
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide The best bike panniers all in one place, across all sizes and prices

Have we just seen the start of ‘road mullet’ wheelsets at Opening Weekend?
By Will Jones published
Tech Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe seen using a deeper front wheel than rear at Omloop het Nieuwsblad

Why Tom Pidcock’s 'smart wheels' might actually catch on
By Will Jones published
Tech And why you might not even have a choice about it

Van Rysel RCR MIPS helmet review: Truly incredible value for money and performance that punches well above its weight
By Will Jones published
Review The Van Rysel RCR MIPS helmet is extremely comfortable, looks more premium than it is, and is at least similar to its faster sibling

Assos Equipe R Spring Fall LS Jersey S11 review: A sensational long sleeve jersey for hard riding, with a surprising extra feature
By Will Jones published
review Supremely well fitting, comfortable, and great for winter layering too

Genesis Croix de Fer review: No longer all things to all people, and all the better for it
By Will Jones published
review The elder statesman of the gravel world has matured into an excellent, gravel-focussed machine, casting off some of the do-it-all feel that held previous versions back

Why is Jonas Vingegaard using tiny 150mm cranks?
By Will Jones published
Feature Is it for bike fit reasons, aero, or something else entirely?

Endura FS260-Pro Thermo bib shorts review: A useful addition for shoulder season that won’t break the bank
By Will Jones published
Review A cosy stomach and a handy access zip round out a great spring/fall staple
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