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.
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Hear me out: Forget fancy 'Smart' features, these budget bike lights are probably all you need, and some are half price this Black Friday
By Will Jones published
Black Friday You don't actually need smart features, and sometimes they actually make things worse
Best bike lights 2024 - Tried and tested options for night time riding
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide The best bike lights help you see, be seen, and keep you safe when cycling on and off road
Amazon just slashed the price of the best rear bike light on the market for Cyber Monday, and it has a really unusual feature
By Will Jones published
Black Friday Incredibly battery life, packed with features, and a 30% discount on what was already a great value product
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
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