
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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Rapha Pro Team Ghost Air Jersey Review: the best jersey for humid conditions with some clever features, but at a costSmart construction features make this the ideal jersey for hot and humid conditions, but it's one of the most expensive on the market
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Nimbl Urano Review: The 'must have' lightweight road racing shoe enters the gravel sceneWhile the super lightweight construction and monstrous power transfer remains it does, in places, lack refinement
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Rapha Pro Team Cargo Bib Short Review: a comfortable all-day riding bib, but with areas for improvementThe side pockets are spacious and great; however, some rear pockets would have been a very useful addition to bring them in-line with competitors.
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Assos Mille GTO S11 Bib Shorts Review: A top-tier pair of shorts with the price tag to matchThe pinnacle of cycling shorts has been further improved upon, but the gap between this and the bottom end Assos Mille GT shorts has narrowed significantly
By Andy Turner Published
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Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M HP review: A tyre that qualified me for the Gravel World Champs and avoided any punctures at the notorious Gralloch Gravel raceStraight out of Pirelli’s High Performance centre in Italy, these new tyres are aimed to excel on loose and muddy conditions, while still fast enough for hard pack gravel.
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Silca Waxing System Review: worth the time and effort, or more faff than is needed?It certainly takes some initial time investment, and cost, but the promised long-term and performance benefits are enticing.
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Sidi Shot 3 cycling shoe review: A large improvement on the Shot 2, but still lacking that little bitNew dials, new last, new everything! Sidi has completely revamped it's lineup
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Pas Normal Studios Mechanism Long Sleeve Jersey Review: Stylish and comfortable, a great jersey across a range of temperatures.A designer jersey that balances form with function
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Rapha Pro Team Lightweight Wind Jacket II review: a packable favourite I now always reach forLightweight protection in an aerodynamic package
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Quoc M Pro Lace Review: everything great about the rest of the M line with all the pros of laces. But also the consThe pros are switching to laces, should you follow suit?
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'Embrace their appearance' – why braving a skinsuit might be faster and cheaper – if you can cope with the jokesIt's not just in the aero department that a skinsuit can outperform a jersey and shorts combination
By Andy Turner Published
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Northwave's Extreme X shoes are designed to conquer the off-roadSponsor Content Created With Northwave
By Andy Turner Published
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I am a sports & exercise scientist, and I put 8 of the best recovery drinks for cycling in 2026 to the test!I put my knowledge as a sport & exercise scientist to the test by scrutinising 8 of the best protein and recovery drinks to ensure you’re good to go for your next training session
By Andy Turner Last updated
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Climbing power indoors versus outdoorsSponsor Content Created With MyWhoosh
Is there a difference, and why might that be?
By Andy Turner Published
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20-minute effort or a ramp test - which Zwift FTP test should you do?Read our how-to on taking an FTP test on Zwift
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Intensity and enjoyment: how to combine indoor training with outdoor riding this spring?Sponsored by MyWhoosh
As the weather starts to improve, here's your guide on how get the most out of your riding
By Andy Turner Published
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Nimbl Ultimate Glide review: Stunning craftsmanship and performance with an equally stunning price to matchJust how much would you spend on pair of shoes in search of performance gains?
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The best workouts and training plans on Zwift, as picked by our coaching expertOur resident cycling coach selects the best Zwift workouts and training plans to help you achieve your cycling goals
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MAAP Drome Thermal LS Jersey Review: wonderfully comfortable and stylish, but lacking additional featuresIt 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 fitAssos 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 waterproofDivisive looks and a change of approach mean this reinvented Gabba looks to tackle a specific area of the market not often addressed
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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 weatherIn the coldest and wettest conditions this excels, but perhaps at the expense of versatility
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GoPro MAX2 Review: GoPro comes back in to the 360˚ camera market with a bangSome unique resilience features and practical size makes the new MAX2 a super 360˚ action camera. But some glaring faults remain.
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