
Hannah Bussey
Hannah is Cycling Weekly’s longest-serving tech writer, having started with the magazine back in 2011. She has covered all things technical for both print and digital over multiple seasons representing CW at spring Classics, and Grand Tours and all races in between.
Hannah was a successful road and track racer herself, competing in UCI races all over Europe as well as in China, Pakistan and New Zealand.
For fun, she's ridden LEJOG unaided, a lap of Majorca in a day, won a 24-hour mountain bike race and tackled famous mountain passes in the French Alps, Pyrenees, Dolomites and Himalayas.
She lives just outside the Peak District National Park near Manchester UK with her partner, daughter and a small but beautifully formed bike collection.
Latest articles by Hannah Bussey
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Best women's hybrid bikes 2026: expert tested for practicality, comfort and efficiency during everyday useOur experts' top-rated women's hybrid bikes - tested for their practicality and ability to handle everyday use
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Best summer cycling gloves 2026 : Low-profile and high comfort mitts for road and gravel ridingSummer cycling gloves provide protection, comfort and grip, so we take a look at some of the best
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I have been cycling for over 30 years, and these are all the essentials you need to start commuting by bike today!From the non-negotiables to the nice-to-haves, here are my top tips for how to make going by bike as easy and as stress-free as possible
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Best women's cycling shorts 2026: all tested and approved by female cyclistsA pair of the best women's cycling shorts can make all the difference to your comfort on the bike - here's what to look for and some of our favorite pairs
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I'm begrudgingly buying, yet another gilet, and it's not even for me, so I'm grateful for the 40% off in the Amazon Spring sale on the Endura Hummvee softshell giletHow can we own multiple cycling gilets but still need to buy yet another one? Luckily, the deals on Endura in the Amazon Spring Deal Days are not to be missed
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I'm having to admit, I just can't see a way of bettering this top-of-the-range Peloton Cross Training deal in the Amazon spring saleI thought we were over indoor riding season, but this Peloton deal in the Amazon Spring Deal Days sale has really caught my eye, now at one of its lowest prices ever
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Best long-sleeved cycling jerseys 2026: all tested for warmth and comfort when temperatures fallA cyclist's wardrobe staple, our experts take protecting against cooler temperatures on the bike seriously with these six top-rated long-sleeved jerseys
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The only women's specific aero bike in the WorldTour – the Liv EnviLiv Advanced SL– gets a 4G update, it's better everywhere, and I'm loving it so farBut has it inadvertently killed off its own all-rounder in the process?
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Best gravel bike shoes 2026: expert-tested cycling shoes for being on and off the bikeGravel & Cyclocross are demanding disciplines, so our experts have tested and rated the best gravel cycling shoes for durability and performance, both on and off the bike
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Best Exercise Bikes 2026: Stay fit at home all year, fully tested and reviewed by our expertsImprove your warm-up, get your legs spinning or add cardio to your training with the best exercise bikes that are always ready to ride. All tested and rated by our team of experts
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Best waterproof cycling jackets 2026: Tried and tested expert picks that'll keep you dryA good quality cycling rain jacket will make biking in wet weather that little bit more bearable, and our experts have picked the six best
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Best packable rain jackets for cycling 2026: 6 light & waterproof jackets tested by our experts in the harshest conditions6 of the best packable rain jackets from our cycling experts, all highly compact and able to withstand the harshest of conditions
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'I haven't been this excited about a sport since cyclo-cross' – we tried Hyrox and Crossfit, and one of them actually improved our ridingHyrox - the race for 'every body' which combines running with functional strength exercises - beat Crossfit's Olympic lifts meets gymnastic mash up, for former bike racer Hannah Bussey
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How do you improve the Giro 100 proof winter gloves? You don't!Entering their eighth year of production, it's proof that it's just about getting the fundamentals right at the start
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'Cycling is as expensive as you decide to make it' – we talked to readers about their start in cycling to find out if cycling really is too expensive these daysHow much is a lot or too much to spend when getting into road cycling? It turns out the answer to that question isn't as skewed as bike marketing might wish it was
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Best cycling overshoes 2026: toasty toe covers for fall and winter riding tested by our expertsOur experts have picked 6 of the best winter cycling booties from their testing, which will actually keep your feet warm and allow you to continue riding even in the harshest winter weather
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Castelli Espresso 2 glove review - my pro-pick for a proper winter glove that works in all but the worst of the coldThe Cinderella slipper of winter gloves for above freezing riding temperatures
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Best child bike seats 2026: 6 kids' seats tested and approved by cycling parents and their kids6 parent and kid-approved toddler or baby bike seats for cycling! We've curated the best child bike seats, whether you want your kids mounted on the rear or sitting shotgun.
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Sportful Deep Winter Gloves review: warm, grippy but not fully waterproofThe low-profile design increases dexterity while still packing plenty of protection against the cold
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Rudy Project celebrates 40 years of the Super Performance sunglasses with a limited-edition €950-a-pair re-runYou could own one of just 100 pairs of the iconic sunglasses made 40 years after the Colorado Springs World Championship win that catapulted them to fame
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Wilier drops 'The Grip,' a killer new elite gravel team, led by Mattia De MarchiThis international gravel squad, backed by Wilier, might just have the best-looking pro kit of the season. Seriously, it's that good.
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Best headphones for cycling 2026: tested and rated for safety, sound and coordinating team tacticsThe best headphones for cycling let you safely listen to music, podcasts, or even talk online e-racing tactics
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Best commuter bikes 2026: expert-tested and approved utilitarian bikes for everyday useWhether you’re looking for a bike to beat the traffic, carry a heavy load, or replace the family car, we’ve vetted and rated the best bikes for commuting based on budget and route.
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Cycling gear that was so good I’m not ditching it in 2026Hannah's pick of cycling kit is timeless, so she won't be in a hurry to move on to the new season of gear
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