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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New Genesis Croix de Fer and Vagabond: First ride reviews of two very different bikes
By Will Jones published
Not yet ratedFirst Ride The Croix de Fer is back, with some well-executed updates and design tweaks
Genesis kills off the triple chainset with new Croix de Fer, Vagabond, and Tour de Fer models
By Will Jones published
News Wider clearance and dropped stays feature in biggest update to the Croix de Fer since it’s release
Remco Evenepoel's bike: A golden Tarmac SL8 for the double Olympic champ
By Will Jones last updated
Pro Bike A look at the double Olympic Champions gold Tarmac SL8, as well more of the Belgian's notable custom bikes
Victory Chimp Vega Evo cycling glasses review: Truly bananas value
By Will Jones published
Review A bunch of lens options in one package, with even a prescription insert included
The new Rapha Pro Team Aero Jersey is the best aero cycling jersey on the market, and perfect if you can’t face buying a skinsuit
By Will Jones published
Review It’s compressive, supportive, and relatively comfy. If you want more aero then you’re going all in
Vittoria Corsa Pro review: A year with the peloton’s favourite cotton tyre
By Will Jones published
Review Fast and grippy, but it’s the smoothness that really sets them apart
Wout van Aert spotted testing double disc wheel setup for Paris Olympics time trial
By Will Jones last updated
Tech While UCI legal, this setup is certainly unusual, and has some handling implications
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