
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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Best budget road bikes: Quality bikes at an affordable price point
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer’s Guide The best budget road bikes still offer solid performance and reliability

An unreleased Cervélo R5: Matteo Jorgenson's Tour de France bike is a weight weenie's dream
By Will Jones published
Right on the UCI weight limit with everything attached

Will this bike claim the first yellow jersey at the 2025 Tour de France? The S-Works Tarmac SL8 of European champion Tim Merlier
By Will Jones published
Gallery How does a sprinter tune his bike for a shot at wearing the maillot jaune?

Gallery: Geraint Thomas' last ever Tour de France race bike
By Will Jones published
Gallery How has the venerable Welshman set up his Pinarello Dogma on the eve of his final Tour de France?

Remco Evenepoel's bike for the Tour de France: New wheels, new chainrings, and that beautiful gold paint
By Will Jones last updated
Pro Bike A look at the double Olympic Champion's gold Tarmac SL8, as well as more of the Belgian's notable custom bikes over the years

The Hutchinson Caracal Allroad tyres made me wonder if I should ever bother with slicks again
By Will Jones published
Review The Hutchinson Caracal Allroad is a fantastic tyre for true allroad riding. It's no impediment on tarmac, but opens up light gravel in a way that big slicks often fall short on.

Best cycling backpacks: Everything you need to carry any load from A to B
By Will Jones last updated
Our pick of the best cycling backpacks for every eventuality ridden and rated

Best road bike tyres: Clinchers and tubeless tyres for cycling
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide Our pick of the best road bike tyres for speed, grip, and puncture protection
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