
David Bradford
David Bradford is senior editor of Cycling Weekly's print edition, and has been writing and editing professionally for 20 years. His work has appeared in national newspapers and magazines including the Independent, the Guardian, the Times, the Irish Times, Vice.com and Runner’s World. Alongside his love of cycling, David is a long-distance runner with a marathon personal best of 2hr 28min. Diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) in 2006, he also writes personal essays exploring sight loss, place, nature and social history. His essay 'Undertow' was published in the anthology Going to Ground (Little Toller, 2024).
Latest articles by David Bradford
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'There had been some warning signs': The ride that changed one cyclist's life forever
One fine day last spring, Damien Bird set out on a ride that would change his life forever. Here, he tells us what happened and why he’s thankful to be back on two wheels
By David Bradford Last updated
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Pearson Minegoestoeleven Dura Ace Di2 review
Dave Bradford sets a PB on his test loop riding the aero machine from 1860 founded Pearson
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‘Overnight my limbs stopped working’: The day one cyclist's life changed forever
Just getting back into cycling after a dalliance with motorsport, Ted Reddick was struck down by a debilitating neurological condition
By David Bradford Published
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The man who saved my life: How one rider survived a mid-ride cardiac arrest
Saved by a swift-thinking passer-by after his heart stopped dead on a Sunday ride, Rob Burdett wanted to meet up to say thanks
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Camden X KPP Cycling Edition watch review
In an era of 'smart' watches it is nice to take a break and look at something more stylish when cycling and the Camden X KPP Cycling Edition watch does just that
By David Bradford Published
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Are cyclists under-fuelling to breaking point?
Chronic under-fuelling may be endemic among cyclists, according to research — and if so, we're storing up a bone health timebomb
By David Bradford Published
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Can money buy you cycling success?
Love treating yourself to new kit or loathe the drain on funds? We talk to one big spender and one self-confessed tightwad
By David Bradford Published
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What counts as good for your age?
There is no avoiding the fact that cyclists slow down as they grow older, but what counts as good for your age, and how can you stay faster for longer? David Bradford goes in search of age-related gold standards
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Survey: Is e-racing a level playing field?
If you’re a keen e-racer, you’ve probably at some point found yourself pondering questions of honesty, fairness and transparency.
By David Bradford Published
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How do you beat a pro on Zwift? An investigation
David Bradford tracks down the giant-slayers of the virtual world and begs for their secrets
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Sweet success: How I won Red Bull Timelaps as a diabetic rider
Type-1 diabetic George Kirkpatrick is on a mission to prove that compromised blood sugar control is no barrier to success — however long the race
By David Bradford Published