
Andy Turner
Freelance cycling journalist Andy Turner is a fully qualified sports scientist, cycling coach at ATP Performance, and aerodynamics consultant at Venturi Dynamics. He also spent 3 years racing as a UCI Continental professional and held a British Cycling Elite Race Licence for 7 years. He now enjoys writing fitness and tech related articles, and putting cycling products through their paces for reviews. Predominantly road focussed, he is slowly venturing into the world of gravel too, as many ‘retired’ UCI riders do.
When it comes to cycling equipment, he looks for functionality, a little bit of bling, and ideally aero gains. Style and tradition are secondary, performance is key.
He has raced the Tour of Britain and Volta a Portugal, but nowadays spends his time on the other side of races in the convoy as a DS, coaching riders to race wins themselves, and limiting his riding to Strava hunting, big adventures, and café rides
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Assos Mille GTS S11 bib shorts review: Hot weather standouts and very comfortable, but not without flaw
By Andy Turner published
review Superb comfort thanks to the great Mille chamois, while clever features enhance breathability. Some aesthetic choices will divide opinion though, as will the high price.

BBB Valor Flux review: Lenses to rival Oakley’s Prizm offerings
By Andy Turner published
review Superb lens clarity, contrast and performance that competes with the best. A few limitations do little to detract from the overall brilliance.

Rapha Core bib shorts review: Exceptional performance and great value too
By Andy Turner published
Review Premium level performance at budget friendly price point. Not the best in hot conditions, but excellent everywhere else.

Bib shorts vs Waist shorts for cycling - Which one should you choose?
By Andy Turner published
Versus Both have their advantages, but which is right for you?

Hutchinson Blackbird Race road tyre review: Faster, lighter, grippier, and still great value
By Andy Turner published
Review The Hutchinson Blackbird Race improves on every aspect of the previous Blackbird, while sacrificing some longevity. However the sizes are still limited

Hutchinson Blackbird road bike tyre review: Not the fastest rolling, but great in many other areas
By Andy Turner published
Review The Hutchinson Blackbird is a solidly performing tyre with decent rolling resistance, good grip, durability, and at a reasonable price. However it comes in limited sizes.

Van Rysel Winter Road Cycling Jacket Endurance review: More pockets than you could know what to do with, plus great performance for the price
By Andy Turner published
review Huge amounts and variation of storage, great levels of insulation, and superb value, but not the best fit or breathability.
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Assos Mille GTS S11 bib shorts review: Hot weather standouts and very comfortable, but not without flaw
Superb comfort thanks to the great Mille chamois, while clever features enhance breathability. Some aesthetic choices will divide opinion though, as will the high price. -
BBB Valor Flux review: Lenses to rival Oakley’s Prizm offerings
Superb lens clarity, contrast and performance that competes with the best. A few limitations do little to detract from the overall brilliance. -
Rapha Core bib shorts review: Exceptional performance and great value too
Premium level performance at budget friendly price point. Not the best in hot conditions, but excellent everywhere else.
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Albion ABR1 Pocket bib shorts review: Some great improvements to an already brilliant pair
Perfect for long days in the saddle, with an innovative tube pocket at the rear for stashing clothing -
Bib shorts vs Waist shorts for cycling - Which one should you choose?
Both have their advantages, but which is right for you? -
Hutchinson Blackbird Race road tyre review: Faster, lighter, grippier, and still great value
The Hutchinson Blackbird Race improves on every aspect of the previous Blackbird, while sacrificing some longevity. However the sizes are still limited
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Hutchinson Blackbird road bike tyre review: Not the fastest rolling, but great in many other areas
The Hutchinson Blackbird is a solidly performing tyre with decent rolling resistance, good grip, durability, and at a reasonable price. However it comes in limited sizes. -
Van Rysel Winter Road Cycling Jacket Endurance review: More pockets than you could know what to do with, plus great performance for the price
Huge amounts and variation of storage, great levels of insulation, and superb value, but not the best fit or breathability. -
Lezyne Strip Drive Pro 400+ review: Fantastically bright light that holds securely and lasts well
Impressive maximum battery life and hugely bright daylight option. Strap is a little limiting on deep aero seatposts though.