
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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Boardman SLR 8.6 review - great value but the frame outclasses the componentsAn affordable and dependable workhorse
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Female-specific nutrition strategies: how to adjust your fuelling at each stage of the menstrual cycleYour carbohydrate and protein demands vary greatly throughout the month - here’s how to make sure you’re giving your body what it needs
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Scribe Élan Wide+ 32-D Wheelset reviewSuper responsive on steep climbs and accelerations on the flat
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Lazer CityZen KinetiCore helmet review - comfortable and safeThe dedicated light mount is cheaper than fully integrating the lights - and gives you a wider range of options
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Kask Moebius Limelight helmet review - nicely integrated lights but not one for those who run hotThe Kask Moebius Limelight combines strong safety credentials with great visibility, although the ventilation could be improved
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Supersapiens glucose monitor review - it's cutting edge tech but just how useful is it for amateur cyclists?For athletes wanting to get a tighter handle on their metrics, this is currently the only glucose sensor of its kind - however, there are more limitations than you might at first expect
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Love or loathing? What your favorite and 'dreaded' cycling workouts say about your strengths and weaknessesA cycling coach's guide to why you're succeeding - plus how to improve where you're not!
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Power vs aerodynamics: what is the best balance and how can I achieve it?Watts and aerodynamics are two cornerstones of our cycling performance - but favoring only one will see you going slower than a more balanced approach. Here’s our guide to better optimising your speed
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Giro Ethos MIPS helmet review - indicator lights: great or gimmick?A feature heavy helmet with some novel integrations. The functionality is flawless but whether it's worth the premium price tag is less obvious
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What is TSS in cycling - and how can understanding it improve your fitness?We take you through the benefits - and the limitations - of this key cycling metric
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Shimano S-Phyre RC903 - the brand's new range-topping road shoes reviewedThe standard last is a little narrow but with a wide fit option the Shimano S-Phyre RC903 accommodates a wide variety of riders
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Specialized/Fjällräven Handlebar Bag and Rack review - capacious and stylish but not so practicalRigid and stylish bar rack combo that has excellent easy access to bulkier items, but is pricey
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Specialized Flux 1250 Headlight review - floodlight function is great for the road, less so the trailsSpreading its lumens over such a wide area does light up the roads nicely - although that does mean the spotlight isn't as bright as other 1,250 lumen lights
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Apple Watch Ultra review - a great smartwatch and a good sports-watchThe watch-phone integration is seamless and unparalleled, although some features a lacking - such as battery life. Overall, it's still a strong contender (provided you're an iPhone user)
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SKS Raceblade Pro XL Stealth Series fender/ mudguard set review - sturdy, rub-free and keeps off the worst of the sprayHighly adjustable, easy to fit and rock solid over rough roads
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Fulcrum Racing 4 C17 wheelset review - one of the few solid options left for rim-brake bikes with tight clearancesWhilst many brands opting to drop rim-brake wheels from their ranges, Fulcrum has been continuing to maintain its models - we find out how the latest iteration stacks up...
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Prime Primavera 44 road wheels review - superb hoops at an excellent priceThese aren't the lightest wheels on the market and they don't make the boldest aerodynamic claims - but at this price we wouldn't expect them to be. This is an excellent set of wheels and excellent value, too
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Tacx Neo Bike Plus Trainer review - excellent, but expensiveThe Tacx Neo Bike Plus brings a raft of incremental improvements along with its substantial increase in price. It is very, very good, but also now further out of reach for many
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Time to rethink your cycling goals? Here's how to set sustainable targets for the year aheadWe take you through a full spectrum of cycling goals - from fitness to sociability to adventuring - and how to chose one that will work for you
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Rapha Travel Backpack Reflective review - versatile for daily commuting and weekends awayA well thought-out easy-access design and excellent reflectivity
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Cannondale Precise Floor Pump review – simple, effective and with a really nice gaugeThe large volume barrel makes topping up your tyres much faster – although each stroke does require more force
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Six fitness tools on Strava recommended by a cycling coach, and their ‘training value’ explainedStrava is an excellent platform for sharing your rides with your mates, but there’s a lot more going on under the surface…
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Amazfit Falcon smartwatch review – exceptional battery life and a mid market price but don’t rely on the HR dataBoasting better battery life than even Garmin’s Fenix 7S solar model and (seemingly) accurate sleep tracking, it’s a shame the heart rate data isn’t accurate enough to rely on
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Tacx Flow Smart Trainer review - yes, it has its flaws, but it’s incredible what you do get for the priceAn excellent introduction into the world of smart trainers
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