
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

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

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

BMC set to layoff up to 40 staff in latest cost-cutting restructure, citing US tariffs as having 'influenced the decision'
By Will Jones published
News Restructuring follows a request for government assistance in 2024 in wake of covid pandemic

Spotted: New Cervélo S5 seen at Visma-Lease a Bike training camp, and it looks pretty much the same as the old one
By Will Jones published
News New, non-adjustable bars and slightly different forks, but the DNA remains very much like the current model

Best gravel bike pedals: Clipless, power meter and flat options to keep your feet locked in place
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide We test twelve pairs of the best gravel bike pedals for off-road riding

Best cheap cycling glasses 2025: Look good without breaking the bank
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide Nine brilliant cycling glasses for the budget-conscious rider, tested and compared

'I was out there for bloody ages' – Crossing the line on a cargo bike 30 hours after The Traka Adventure winners
By Simone Giuliani, Will Jones published
News 'On a bike like this, nobody was having these grand expectations of me' says Allan Shaw who also completed the Silk Road Mountain Race on a cargo bike
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'I found it in a skip and threw AliExpress at it' - A mega tech gallery from the UK hill climb national championship
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Fake brakes, terrifying mods, and the smallest lights you've ever seen: Harry MacFarlane's crazy 4.8kg Trek Emonda for British hill climb nationals
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How to reproof your waterproof gear at home without destroying it
Your jacket hasn’t ‘stopped working’, it just needs a bit of TLC to get it back to its best
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Best winter cycling socks: The best options tried and tested for staving off numb feet
All the best winter and waterproof socks to keep you riding in comfort through the cold and wet seasons -
The winter bike is dead, and Zwift and disc brakes dug its grave
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I ride to work year round. Here are my top tips for making it actually enjoyable through the gloomy months ahead
Clothing, lights, luggage and the bike all come into play to get you to and from the office with a smile
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Strava abandons Garmin lawsuit, so what was the point of it all?
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Hardshell vs softshell cycling jackets: Which should you buy, and when should you wear them?
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I test bikes for a living, and these are the six things I simply don’t stress about when heading out to ride my own bikes
Life’s too short to optimise every last thing on your ride. That’s valuable time you could be riding!









