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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Best road bike tyres: Clinchers and tubeless tyres for cycling
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide The best road bike tyres for speed, grip, and puncture protection

Best winter cycling socks: The best options tried and tested for staving off numb feet
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide All the best winter and waterproof socks to keep you riding in comfort

Brompton G Line review: It’s better in so many ways, but I can’t work out what it’s for
By Will Jones published
Review It’s better off road, but to what end when it’s worse as a folding bike?

Opinion: Rapha singlehandedly made road cycling cool, and I'll be genuinely upset if it disappears
By Will Jones published
Opinion I’d argue no other brand has had a greater impact on cycling culture

Rapha reports £21m annual loss with fewer new customers and RCC members as industry turbulence rages on
By Will Jones published
News Seventh year in the red for the mainstay British brand in 2023

Maap Atmos waterproof cycling jacket review: A new standard for emergency waterproofs
By Will Jones published
Review Incredibly lightweight, hyper-packable, and protective enough for heavy rain

Rapha Pro Team Gore-Tex Jacket Review: The last of a dying breed of incredible waterproofs
By Will Jones published
Review Hugely protective, relatively packable, and all without causing you to overheat

Best waterproof cycling jackets: Thoroughly tested to keep you dry in the harshest conditions
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide The best waterproof cycling jackets for road, gravel, and commuting, all in one place
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