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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Lab tested: What is the fastest gravel tyre setup?
By Will Jones published
We test the impact of casing, width, and tread on wattage on a pedalling efficiency rig

Magicshine Evo 1700SD review: What if you could control your bike lights with your Di2 shifters?
By Will Jones published
Review The Evo 1700SD is a great example of smart integration, but only if you don't already have a computer connected to your Shimano groupset.

Knog Mid Cobber rear light review: Incredible side visibility, but the build quality is lacking
By Will Jones published
Review The Knog Mid Cobber is perfect for around town, but the build doesn't fill me with confidence

Exposure BoostR + ReAKT and Peloton rear light review: A great rear light with useful smart features but also expensive
By Will Jones published
Review The Exposure BoostR has exceptional build quality, but the mounts are lacking a little

Like father, like son? We compare Thibau Nys' cyclocross bike to his dad's from ten years ago ahead of the cyclocross World Championships
By Will Jones published
Pro bike Cyclocross bikes haven't actually changed all that much

UCI rescinds Ritchey’s right to use rainbow stripes on its components
By Will Jones published
news After 30 years of use the WCS line of components will no longer feature the rainbow flash

What happens when you drop a month’s rent on a winter cycling jacket? Inside the monumentally expensive Assos Equipe RS Johdah
By Will Jones published
Review More like a high-performance armoured shell than a cycling jacket, with more features than you can shake a stick at, but at a price so high it makes my head spin

Best CO2 inflators 2025: Fast tyre inflation in small packages
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide Tiny but mighty; the best CO2 inflators will fill your tyres and riding again in seconds
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