Latest articles by Andy Turner
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HUNT 60 Limitless UD Carbon Spoke Aero Disc WheelsetAn impressive all-rounder that's well-suited to wider tyres and a range of riding styles
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Is aero important when riding gravel?While seeking aerodynamic improvement is regarded as conventional wisdom on the road, should the same apply to gravel racing?
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Continental Aero 111 26mm tyre review: grippy on tarmac but slippy through the airWith its unique vortex generators, the Aero 111 looks and performs like nothing else on the market
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DT Swiss ARC 1100 DICUT DB 38 Wheels: Stiff, light...and expensiveA race-orientated wheelset that are fun to ride delivering sublime handling in a high quality package
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POC Cytal helmet review: the carbon winged lid with a sky-high price tagIt's safe, cool-running and aero, but POC's latest road helmet is so expensive it's hard to justify a purchase
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Quoc M3 Air review: high-performance race shoes that offer superb power transfer and enviable comfortMost race shoes are developed to favour power transfer over comfort. Despite being super-stiff, the M3 Airs attempt to redress the balance
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Vittoria RideArmor TLR all-season road tyre is swift, grippy and shrugs off puncturesIt's not the lightest, fastest or the cheapest tyre we've ever reviewed but it is an impressive all-season all-rounder
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Pro-level turbo at an amateur-level price? We review the Van Rysel D900 Turbo TrainerCan Decathlon’s high-spec, low-price smart trainer compete with the likes of Wahoo, Tacx and Elite?
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I rode 200-kilometres solo: here are 3 things that went right and 3 things that went very wrongFormer pro rider and cycling coach Andy Turner makes the mistakes, so you don't have to
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A cool customer: Bioracer Speedwear Graphene Jersey reviewedDesigned for hot weather racing and indoor training the jersey uses graphene webbing to transfer heat. But does it work?
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New Wahoo Trackr Heart Rate monitor is more accurate and rechargeableThe Wahoo Trackr Heart Rate features enhanced HRV capabilities and favours USB recharging over coin batteries
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I improved my gravel handling with this guidance from a national champ - and you can tooExperience on the road is a great foundation. Here's how to sharpen it for the trails
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The ENGO 2 cycling sunglasses provide data in your eyeline - but aren't quite perfect, yetUnique in offering a heads up display for cyclists, but not without a few areas for improvement
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A great value bike for gravel and fire roads, but capable of trails: Cannondale Topstone 1 Alloy reviewedTested on the light gravel, road segment and forest trails, the Topstone 1 Alloy could handle all three, but clearly excelled in the former
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I’ve gone from full time to time-crunched athlete: 6 tips for smashing cycling goals on limited hoursCoach, wind-tunnel technician and former full-time athlete Andy Turner lifts the lid on performance gains on minimal hours
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Strava KOM/QOMs are now fiercely competitive - here's everything I had to do to claim two local crownsNo longer riding at Elite level and seeing his training hours drop from 20 to sometimes just three, cycling coach and personal trainer Andy set out to see if he could still come home with the goods
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4iiii Precision 3+ Pro review - reliable data and handy FindMy integration4iiii has brought Apple's FindMy technology to its dual-sided Precision 3+ Pro power meter
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These five winter training mistakes can ruin your fitness - here's how to avoid themThe pitfalls to avoid if you want to emerge fit and well come spring
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Seven benefits of riding outdoors - which you’ll miss out on if you train inside all winterAs with most things in life, there is a balance to be struck…
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Quoc Escape Off-Road cycling shoes review - undercutting Giro and Fizik's mid-range modelsThese shoes aren't perfect, but they do deliver a solid performance for less than the big-name brands
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Here’s why cycling workouts with short recoveries are so effective - like this 30s on, 30s off sessionDo this workout if you want to improve your ability to do short, sharp, repeated efforts with limited rest
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I quit coffee for a week and this is how it affected my cycling performanceHeadaches, a suppressed max heart rate and increased perceived exertion were all to be expected - the most surprising effects came on my return to caffeine…
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DMT KR SL road shoe review - five grams lighter than the BOA equipped versionGreat ventilation and a super stiff sole
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Vittoria Corsa Pro tire review - supreme performance, but worth the cost?The latest Corsa Pro is seriously rapid, and the issues with expeditated tire wear seem to have been addressed - but does that justify their lofty price?
