
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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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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Lazer Vento KinetiCore helmet review - World Tour winning and top-rated safetyDesigned to be fastest with your head at an aggressive 15°, whether it was the helmet or mostly the position, I felt like I was gliding
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Specialized S-Works 7 Lace road cycling shoes reviewStiff soled, lightweight, and very stylish shoes
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Five free fitness features on Garmin Connect that cyclists should be taking advantage ofHere’s how to make the most of the training software which comes free with Garmin’s cycling computers and smartwatches
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Castelli Commuter Reflex Jacket review – I couldn't believe just how reflective it isCutting a clean and stylish look during the day, at night the reflective detailing covers the whole jacket
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Le Col Pro Jacket II review – a premium product but with the execution to matchComing in at the upper end of the price bracket, the performance is as good as you would expect
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Rapha Classic Winter Tights with pad reviewComfy fleece-backed tights on days up to around 10°C
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Specialized S-Works Romin Evo with Mirror saddle review – supreme comfort, if you can afford it...If the long-nosed Romin saddle shape already works for you, the Mirror tech elevates the comfort to impressive new levels
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4iiii Precision 3.0 105 R7000 single side power meter review4iiii's third generation power crank is accurate, consistent and very user friendly
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Shimano IC102 Indoor Cycling Shoes review - great sock-like upper comfort from what is a budget shoeA good, inexpensive option for indoor training and spin sessions. Not ideal for heavy sprint efforts, though
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Cycling workout of the week #12: Sprint mixer - maximise your maximum power [1hr]Do if… you want to improve your sprinting ability, be that for the finish of a race or to beat your mates to the 30mph sign
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Elite Tuo smart trainer review - hands down the prettiest wheel-on trainer we’ve testedElite’s Tuo combines form as well as function, with a wooden finish and a smooth ride feel. It’s more expensive than its competition, but it is often on a discount
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Specialized S-Works 7 Vent Road shoes review - supremely comfortable: these are better than the original S-Works 7It’s not just the ventilation that’s been excellently executed, the mesh panels give a huge comfort boost too
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Stages Dash M200 GPS Bike Computer review - great for data geeks but mapping needs improvementA data-focused bike computer from a power meter giant
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