
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

'If there are negative responses, at least we’ve stayed true to what we do' - Maap makes WorldTour debut with sponsorship of Jayco AlUla and Liv AlUla Jayco
By Will Jones published
News Kit is inspired by both Australian and Saudi Arabian deserts, with parity of design across the genders

Best road handlebars: How to pick the right option for your needs
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide With so many options available, how do you choose the best road bike handlebars?

You can now buy Jonas Vingegaard’s race-used Cervélo S5 for an alarmingly low price
By Will Jones published
News Ex-team bikes from Visma, Ineos, DSM, Soudal, and EF up for auction on matchwornshirt.com

Tom Pidcock to race on both Pinarello and Scott bikes for 2025 in unusual sponsor clash
By Will Jones published
News British rider stays 'in the Pinarello family' for 2025 for cyclocross, mountain biking and gravel

Opinion: Fast bikes shouldn’t have to be pretty as well, and to demand that they are holds the sport back
By Will Jones published
Opinion With the new Colnago Y1Rs launching the comments are ablaze with negativity about its looks, but does this matter at all in a modern race bike you can’t afford anyway?

Did Van Rysel just launch a new aero bike without telling anyone?
By Will Jones published
News Team’s ‘Ready for 2025’ kit refresher outlines new RCR-F, but remains light on details

A baker's dozen of narrow bars, gummy bears, and one incredible bike: Will’s Gear of the Year
By Will Jones published
Gear of the Year Hardware, soft goods, and the best waterproof of recent years too

Do aesthetics matter at the top level? New €16.7k Colnago Y1Rs splits opinion on looks, but claims big performance gains
By Will Jones published
News A completely new aero bike, with bayonet fork, a new cockpit, and that wild seatpost design

A first look at Demi Vollering's new S-Works Tarmac as Specialized announces sponsorship of FDJ-SUEZ for 2025
By Will Jones published
News The Dutch former Tour de France champion is a big enough name to bring a bike sponsor along for the ride

Cyber Monday Bike Deals Live: 100% off frames* and an everlasting sock promise
By Will Jones last updated
black friday Whether it's deals on wind-tunnel-tested accessories, or tricky hacks for double discounts, the best Cyber Monday bike deals will be found right here

This $6 Cyber Monday deal saved my knees and will replace your foam roller and your massage gun
By Will Jones published
cyber monday Cheaper, easier, super portable, and more effective

I've put together the ultimate Cyber Monday gravel bike build including a special edition groupset: Think you can do better?
By Will Jones published
cyber monday Everything is on sale, but for how long?

Cyber Monday is the best time to book a cycling trip to the world's most stunning riding destinations
By Will Jones published
Cyber Monday Travel Tuesday deals continue an extra day in many places, but mostly for hotels

I hate running, but this Cyber Monday Garmin Forerunner deal has been in my basket all day
By Will Jones published
Black Friday The entry-level Forerunner 55 is cheaper than it has ever been

Magicshine SEEMEE300 bike light review: Incredible battery life, packed with features, and one neat trick that makes it the best rear bike light on the market
By Will Jones published
Review The modes aren’t super clear, but they are effective, plus it comes with great mounts too

Cateye AMPP900 bike light review: Dependable, versatile, and pretty cheap too
By Will Jones published
Review For most people, most of the time, this is likely one of the best budget bike lights on the market

Waterproof jackets are getting worse, but here are seven reasons why it doesn’t actually matter
By Will Jones published
Tech Even though the changing regulations mean things are becoming less waterproof, in general terms it’s not as bad as it sounds

POC Motion commuter jacket review: My long term companion for city riding
By Will Jones published
Review Great fit, durably made, and really useful off the bike too

Chinese brand EXS brings a fork to Rouleur Live that can make an Aethos aero
By Will Jones published
Tech Fork features complex hose routing to enable externally routed bikes to go internal

Biggest ever Rouleur Live gallery: Pro tech, beautiful paint, and one-off money no object bikes
By Will Jones published
Plus an incredible 'road bike' from Argon 18

Albion Ultralight Insulated Jacket review: So packable there’s no excuse not to take it with you
By Will Jones published
Review A superlight, ultra-packable layer that’s more than just an emergency shell

Exposure Race bike light review: The ultimate companion for night time gravel riding
By Will Jones published
Review Shockingly bright, not too big, and built to withstand anything

Shipping rates and €900 paint jobs: A deep dive into why some bikes cost so much money
By Will Jones published
From raw materials to retailer margins we tot up what makes a superbike cost so much
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