
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

We took 16 pairs of aero socks to the wind tunnel to find which was fastest, and we're still shocked by the results
By Josh Croxton published
From Assos and AeroCyclingGear to NoPinz, Rule2, Sockeloen and Velotoze, we tested all the best aero socks on the market to find out whether all aero socks are created equal

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

Standert Pfadfinder Review: Certainly a decent all-road machine, but the Instagram tax is quite high
By Will Jones published
review Sorted geometry, clearance for bigger rubber, but the ride feel isn't all that lively despite a stiff frame.

Shimano creates a whole new wireless GRX groupset with just two new components
By Will Jones published
Can a brand new rear derailleur and a left hand shifter really count as a new groupset?

New UCI gear rules will restrict SRAM's use of 10t cog, but there could be implications for wider tyres too
By Will Jones published
SRAM teams no longer able to use 10t sprocket with standard road setups

New wheels, aero hacks, and an in depth look at that mad prototype Factor: Dauphiné tech gallery 2025
By Will Jones published
Member exclusive Two new bikes, a load of new wheels, and some aero mods on show as teams tune up for the Tour de France

Are we seeing the beginning of the end for consumer-level race bikes, and does it actually matter?
By Will Jones published
Opinion This new prototype Factor is yet another bike that’s so clearly for the pros, and suggests a rift is starting between consumer bikes and pro bikes

Specialized sneaks out a pair of new Roval Rapide wheelsets at the Critérium du Dauphiné
By Will Jones published
News A new Rapide CLX III for Remco, while Red Bull have a 'Sprint' wheelset to put to use

If it ain't broke, don't fix it: Jonas Vingegaard spotted aboard all-new Cervélo S5 at the Dauphiné
By Will Jones published
News It’s the familiar story of aero tweaks up front, but without any of the common weight savings at the rear, at least from a visual standpoint

Jake Stewart's insane Factor prototype bike: Up close and personal with the WorldTour's wildest machine
By Will Jones published
News Is it a road bike, or just a road legal TT bike?

Shimano finally goes wireless with XTR Di2, but what does this mean for future road and gravel groupsets?
By Will Jones published
News This latest electric MTB groupset also one-ups SRAM with a nine-tooth sprocket

A sign of things to come? New Shimano Q'AUTO system promises fully automatic, algorithm-augmented shifting for the masses
By Will Jones published
News The new Q’AUTO drivetrain system for commuting, trekking, and gravel bikes learns your shifting habits so you can focus more on riding

Best gravel bike tyres: Grippy, fast, and durable options for whatever gravel means to you
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide All the best gravel tyres for dry, intermediate, and wet conditions, as well as all-road options too

It's Gravel Week at Cyclingnews
By Will Jones last updated
Gravel Cyclingnews heads off the beaten path for a week of gravel tech, news, features and more

Oakley Cybr Dyno sunglasses review: Good, but not any better than previous offerings
By Will Jones published
Review Added design flair, but slightly reduced retention thanks to lower profile grippers means they’re a style decision rather than a performance one.

Best folding electric bikes: A compact option for city riders
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide The best folding electric bikes are ideal for public transport and easy to store

Vittoria Mezcal Gravel Endurance tyre review: Perhaps the only gravel tyre you’ll ever really need
By Will Jones published
Review Fast, grippy, and sturdy. The only thing I don’t like are the grey sidewalls.

Scott Addict RC Ultimate review: Lightweight bikes aren't dead
By Will Jones published
Review Once you stop obsessing over aerodynamics you start having a lot more fun

No flying under the radar anymore for Traka 360 winner Tobias Kongstad as returns to Unbound 200 to improve on podium finish
By Simone Giuliani published
News 'How I have planned to improve ... is pretty simple. I have almost done everything similar, but just 5-10% harder' Dane says

Maap Aeon LS Jersey review: Are high summer long sleeve jerseys a thing now?
By Will Jones published
Review Brilliant fit, clean aesthetics, and impeccable breathability means this is a long sleeve jersey I’d reach for even in high summer

Maap Alt_Road Jersey review: A decent option for cooler rides and bikepacking, but not one for high summer
By Will Jones published
Review Warm and very comfortable, but there are a lot of style over substance features that add little value
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