
Andy Turner
Andy is a Sport & Exercise Scientist, fully qualified and experienced Cycling Coach, Sports Director, Freelance Writer, and Performance Consultant. He spent 3 years riding for a UCI cycling team and 7 years as a BC Elite rider, competing in prestigious events such as the Tour of Britain and the Volta a Portugal.
Graduating with a first-class honours degree in Sport & Exercise Sciences, he continues to pursue his interest in research in the field of Sport Science alongside managing his coaching business, ATP Performance. He also works as a Wind Tunnel operator and Performance Consultant at the Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub, working with individuals, teams, and businesses to optimise performance and develop products.
Although no longer racing at an International level, Andy uses his writing and product reviews as an excuse to ride and keep fit, and can still keep up with the up-and-comers on the local fast group rides... mostly.
Latest articles by Andy Turner
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Nimbl Ultimate Glide review: Stunning craftsmanship and performance with an equally stunning price to match
Just how much would you spend on pair of shoes in search of performance gains?
By Andy Turner Published
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The best workouts and training plans on Zwift, as picked by our coaching expert
Our resident cycling coach selects the best Zwift workouts and training plans to help you achieve your cycling goals
By Andy Turner Last updated
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MAAP Drome Thermal LS Jersey Review: wonderfully comfortable and stylish, but lacking additional features
It works brilliantly as a thermal jersey, with a sleek and comfortable fit. But it feels like it's missing a little something.
By Andy Turner Published
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Assos Equipe RS Johdah Ultraz Winter Bib Tights S11 Review: impressive weather proofing is paired with a supple and comfortable fit
Assos has a new pinnacle of its winter bib tights offering, surpassing even the Mille GTO tights
By Andy Turner Published
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Castelli Gabba R Review: the ultimate racing waterproof
Divisive looks and a change of approach mean this reinvented Gabba looks to tackle a specific area of the market not often addressed
By Andy Turner Published
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Q36.5 Dottore Thermobolik Winter Skinsuit Review: just how good is a winter suit that costs as much as some bikes?
The price is insane, but being a combination of a winter jacket, bib tights, and wind breaker does soften that price, but only slightly.
By Andy Turner Published
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Rapha Pro Team Shadow Jacket Review: A heavy-duty jacket for deep winter or foul weather
In the coldest and wettest conditions this excels, but perhaps at the expense of versatility
By Andy Turner Published
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GoPro MAX2 Review: GoPro comes back in to the 360˚ camera market with a bang
Some unique resilience features and practical size makes the new MAX2 a super 360˚ action camera. But some glaring faults remain.
By Andy Turner Published
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Xtra Atto: A 54g 4K/60FPS Mini Camera with Real-Time Stabilisation and Multifunctional Vision Dock
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The new mini action camera ready to capture all your riding adventures this year
By Andy Turner Published
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Pas Normal Studios Mechanism Thermal Jersey Review: part jacket, part jersey and a brilliant cold-weather garment
A thermal jersey with effective weather proofing and race fit, but a few small foibles
By Andy Turner Published
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MAAP Atmos Vest Review: Super light, super packable, super waterproof
Possibly the most packable fully waterproof gilet around but it is quite short
By Andy Turner Published
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'The price is obscene, but this is the best jacket I've ever tested:' The £630 Assos Equipe RS Johdah Ultraz S11
A £5 price cut does little to detract from that painfully high cost, but everything about this jacket has got better
By Andy Turner Published
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MAAP Team Bib Evo Thermal Cargo Tights Review: wonderful performance, but for a high price and some longevity concerns
Large and highly effective cargo pockets are a definite highlight
By Andy Turner Published
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Rapha Pro Team Shadow Gilet Review: Top level protection and more usable across seasons
Many of the pros of the Shadow Jersey but fewer cons as well
By Andy Turner Published
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Assos Equipe RS Shell Jersey S11 Review: an innovative take on an aero race gilet
A race day specialist from Assos that delivers where it promises to do so
By Andy Turner Published
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Assos Rain Gloves P1 Review: Wetsuit technology for your hands
They may let the water in, but, vitally, they keep your hands warm
By Andy Turner Published
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Q36.5 Winter Rain Gloves Review: Impressive waterproofing for knitted gloves
Multi-layer construction is impressive in wet weather
By Andy Turner Published
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MAAP Pro Aero Jersey Review: a proper race day specialist
Updated aero features and greater breathability make for a World Tour worthy jersey
By Andy Turner Published
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Q36.5 Dottore Termico Light Mediterranea Jacket Review: genuinely the ideal jacket for most UK winter conditions.
A smart mix of fabrics and placements make for a highly versatile winter jacket
By Andy Turner Published
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iGPSPORT joins the WorldTour in a new partnership with Groupama-FDJ
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There's a new suite of bike computers ready to make it's debut at the top of world cycling
By Andy Turner Published
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Apple AirPods Pro 3 Review: A brilliant indoor training accessory and more, but not without issues
Improved noise cancellation, longer battery life, but instances of a chirping sound mean improvements in some areas but foibles in others
By Andy Turner Published
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Rapha Pro Team Shadow Long-Sleeved Jersey review: full weather protection shines in foul conditions
At its best when the weather is at its worst and perhaps more of jacket than a jersey because of this.
By Andy Turner Published
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MAAP Alt_Road LS jersey 2.0 review: an off-road and adventure specialist
The addition of merino brings greater versatility while the valuables pocket is game changer
By Andy Turner Published
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Assos Equipe RS Spring Fall Jacket S11 Review: a cold-weather fast-paced specialist jacket
Ideal for faster paced rides in cooler conditions, but lacks weatherproofing while some features are hit and miss
By Andy Turner Published
