
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

Gallery: Tadej Pogačar's Tour of Flanders winning Colnago V4Rs
By Will Jones published
Gallery Fresh off the bergs, with all the dust and grime still intact

Prototype wheels, unreleased tyres, and gravel tech for the road - Men's Tour of Flanders Tech Gallery
By Will Jones published
More new tech than usual on show at Belgium's finest Big Day Out

'I thought I was feeling pretty good, but then it turns out they hadn't started going hard yet' – Colby Simmons on his longest-ever ride at the Tour of Flanders
By Will Jones published
News It's been a whirlwind fortnight for the young American, with a new team and a Monument all in two weeks

Every Lotto rider is getting a custom paint job for Tour of Flanders, and here are five of them
By Will Jones published
Gallery Each bike is inspired from a Lotto jersey of the past

Best cargo bib shorts: All-day comfort, and maximum carrying capacity
By Will Jones last updated
buyer's guide The best cargo bib shorts take all that is good about the best bib shorts and add a load of pockets to carry your gear

Specialized Vice President lobbies US government for stricter tariffs on foreign imports, citing illegal import of fentanyl as a key reason
By Will Jones published
News Public comments reveal that Robert Margevicius suggests the federal government is losing 'billions in collectable tariffs' through lenient 'de minimis' threshold

Best road bike saddles 2025: Comfortable bike saddles reviewed and recommended
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide The best road bike saddles will make your riding a joy, while those that fall short can be a huge detriment to your comfort

I spent 20 hours testing the new Van Rysel RCR-F and it’s better than anything else the brand has produced, but it’s got one big flaw
By Will Jones published
Review Burly, stiff, fast, but modern tyre clearances help to some degree over broken roads

The best cycling shoes for wide feet, from someone who has wide feet
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide All the brands and the models, as well as how wide they actually are

Tadej Pogačar spotted testing brand new bike ahead of Flanders-Roubaix double attempt
By Will Jones published
News Is this a V5Rs? For now we can only speculate

I test bikes for a living and I never use a power meter: Here’s why you shouldn’t either
By Will Jones published
Opinion Expensive, often ugly, and with no real payoff for actually enjoying riding my bike. I’ll stick to my heart rate monitor thank you.

Lake MX333 cycling shoe review: Incredibly hard wearing, extremely comfortable, but quite heavy
By Will Jones published
review After over a year of dedicated abuse the Lake MX333 are still brilliant

Cervélo S5 review: Crazy fast, but not a bike I’d want to own
By Will Jones published
Review Monstrously stiff, hyper-aero, but at the cost of an enjoyable ride

Best cycling socks: Breathable, fashionable, and well-made options for your feet
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide Our pick of the very best cycling socks to keep your toes happy through the hotter months

Rapha’s latest PFAS-Free Pro Team Lightweight Gore-Tex Jacket is even lighter than the old Shakedry
By Will Jones published
News ‘Built for the worst conditions’ the new jacket uses Gore-Tex’s latest polyethylene membrane

Best tyre levers: One product is so good, we've not bothered including the rest
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide After testing out various other tyre lever options, nothing comes close to the Muc-Off Rim Stix

Maap Alt_Road Cargo Bib 2.0 review: A marked improvement over the previous pair
By Will Jones published
Review Better pockets, lighter compression, sturdier materials. There’s a lot to like here for adventure riders

I ruined my gravel bike by trying to make it ‘progressive’ - Don’t make the same mistake as me!
By Will Jones published
tech Leave race setups to the pros, you’ll have more fun on a normal gravel bike

Is Canyon about to release a gravel bike with its own suspension fork? Leaked video suggests so
By Will Jones published
Tech The brand’s gravel race bike looks almost identical to the current model, with only minor tweaks

Specialized launches five new tyres for 2025, including a new aero road tyre
By Will Jones published
News Five new tyres covering performance road through to gravel adventure riding, plus new branding across the range

The Kärcher OC3 pressure washer is so useful I now can’t imagine life without it
By Will Jones published
review Small and portable, safe for bearings, and good for other jobs too

Wahoo Elemnt Ace review: Bigger isn’t always better
By Will Jones published
Review Excellent navigation, but the features and user experience don’t justify the price

Best bike panniers: From commuting and touring to grocery getting
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide The best bike panniers all in one place, across all sizes and prices
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