
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

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

Best flat road bike pedals 2025: 12 options if you don't want to go clipless
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide Twelve of the best flat road bike pedals ideal for commuting, road riding and more

Leaked images suggest Fizik is about to release its first ever helmet
By Will Jones published
News First model appears to be an all-rounder, catering to road and gravel

Narrow bars go mainstream, new Vittoria tyres, and more affordable carbon wheels: Six tech snippets from iceBike
By Will Jones published
news What’s coming up from some of the sport’s biggest brands in 2025?

Lab tested: What is the fastest gravel tyre setup?
By Will Jones published
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We test the impact of casing, width, and tread on wattage on a pedalling efficiency rig

Magicshine Evo 1700SD review: What if you could control your bike lights with your Di2 shifters?
By Will Jones published
Review The Evo 1700SD is a great example of smart integration, but only if you don't already have a computer connected to your Shimano groupset.

Knog Mid Cobber rear light review: Incredible side visibility, but the build quality is lacking
By Will Jones published
Review The Knog Mid Cobber is perfect for around town, but the build doesn't fill me with confidence

Exposure BoostR + ReAKT and Peloton rear light review: A great rear light with useful smart features but also expensive
By Will Jones published
Review The Exposure BoostR has exceptional build quality, but the mounts are lacking a little

Like father, like son? We compare Thibau Nys' cyclocross bike to his dad's from ten years ago ahead of the cyclocross World Championships
By Will Jones published
Pro bike Cyclocross bikes haven't actually changed all that much

UCI rescinds Ritchey’s right to use rainbow stripes on its components
By Will Jones published
news After 30 years of use the WCS line of components will no longer feature the rainbow flash

What happens when you drop a month’s rent on a winter cycling jacket? Inside the monumentally expensive Assos Equipe RS Johdah
By Will Jones published
Review More like a high-performance armoured shell than a cycling jacket, with more features than you can shake a stick at, but at a price so high it makes my head spin
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