
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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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
The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!
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New Specialized Diverge 4 receives several key updates, but the alloy models have something never seen before
Bigger tyres, and the first ever downtube storage compartment on an alloy bike -
Best gravel shoes 2025: All the best options for every kind of gravel cycling
The best gravel shoes on the market, from racy options through to hike-a-bike workhorses for bikepackers -
Is ‘grountain’ the new ‘groad’? Please, make it stop
It’s one of those silly news days, but there’s no such thing as a ‘grountain bike’
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Assos' latest long sleeve jersey includes one of the most bonkers features I’ve ever seen
Is this the definition of solving a problem that doesn’t exist? -
I tested the latest Gore-Tex cycling jacket against some older PFAS ones, and the difference is stark
Two days of back-to-back riding in a storm reveals just how good we used to have it -
Best waterproof cycling jackets 2025: Thoroughly tested to keep you dry in the harshest conditions
The best waterproof cycling jackets for road, gravel, and commuting, all in one place
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Best bike lights 2025: A real cyclist's advice, top picks, and today's best deals
The best bike lights help you see, be seen, and stay safe when cycling at night. Our expert Will has over a decade of night-riding experience, and here are his favourite lights and his guide on how to choose the right one -
Knog issues recall notice on some Blinder front lights due to fire risk
Customers are advised not to throw the affected units in the trash -
Colnago Y1Rs review: With a $21,000 price tag it's got a lot to live up to, and doesn't quite manage it
Mad looking, brilliant on flat and rolling terrain, but make no mistake this is a bike for pros only