Articles by Jack Elton-Walters

Jack Elton-Walters hails from the Isle of Wight, and would be quick to tell anyone that it's his favourite place to ride. He has covered a varied range of topics for Cycling Weekly, producing articles focusing on tech, professional racing and cycling culture. He moved on to work for Cyclist Magazine in 2017 where he stayed for four years until going freelance. He now returns to Cycling Weekly from time-to-time to cover racing, review cycling gear and write longer features for print and online.

Latest articles by Jack Elton-Walters

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Shimano Di2 and SRAM eTap: Six things that only people with electronic groupsets will understand

It might be great, but have you been warned about some of the pitfalls of Shimano Di2, SRAM eTap, Campagnolo EPS, and other electronic shifting systems?

Richie Porte wins final stage time trial to take Paris-Nice overall

Australian time trial champion clocked the fastest time to overhaul a 36 second deficit to win the overall, as Geraint Thomas finishes fifth on GC

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 15 March 15
Lizzie Armitstead takes victory at women's Omloop Het Nieuwsblad from solo break

The world champion soloed away from her rivals to take the win at the women's Omloop Het Nieuwsblad

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 27 February 16
14 of the best 2015 Festive 500 photos

Here is our selection of the best photos from some of the 72,300 riders who signed up for the 2015 Festive 500

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 4 January 16

Six amazing breakaways (videos)

Who doesn't love a good breakaway? Here at Cycling Weekly, we've put together six of our favourites

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 12 June 15
Transport Secretary proves worth of segregated cycle lanes by dooring cyclist (video)

The video from October 12, which was sent by a following cyclist to the Guardian newspaper, shows a rider sent flying by an opening car door

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 15 December 16
Rapha and Strava team up again for the Festive 500 challenge

Can you/do you want to ride 500km between Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve? If so, sign up to the Rapha Festive 500

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 6 December 16

'Cycling needs someone like Oleg Tinkov with a bit of personality. He will be missed'

Adam Blythe says cycling will miss Oleg Tinkov who is pulling his sponsorship from the sport

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 11 November 16
Fire damage forces Andy Schleck to close his bike shop

The Tour de France winner had opened the business after retiring from professional cycling

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 16 August 16
Kristina Vogel on Team GB: 'I don’t want to accuse anyone of anything but it is all very questionable'

German track rider Kristina Vogel spoke out after Team GB were the most successful team at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 18 August 16

Couple plan to get married during end-to-end cycle

The couple from Devon will stop off en route from John O'Groats to Lands End, before continuing with the ride

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 17 May 15
Sagan starts training for season in rainbow jersey

World Champion kicks off his training and gets preventative treatment in Belgium

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 26 November 15
Should you eat less meat to boost your cycling?

It’s well known that cutting down on meat benefits the environment, but isn’t animal protein essential for a cyclist’s hard-worked muscles? Anita Bean weighs up the evidence

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 23 June 16

10 questions to see how well you know Alberto Contador's career

Alberto Contador looks set to win the 2015 Giro d'Italia, so for this week's cycling quiz we are looking back on his career to date. Note: results are only counted if they still stand today

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 29 May 15
Incident between cyclist and taxi at junction opens debate as to who's at fault

The rider looks to be unhurt and the two parties leave with a handshake, but a debate has kicked off as to who was to blame

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 24 November 15
Twitter reacts to the Rio 2016 Olympic men's road race

What a race. Here's what some former pros thought about the Rio 2016 Olympic men's road race

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 6 August 16

Bianchi Camaleonte 3 review

Two hybrids from Bianchi and Wilier mix Italian flair with flat bars and relaxed gearing. So which one fired us up the most?

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 22 November 12
Police chase ends in barrier crash at Worlds TTT

Spectator footage shows the driver smash through a barrier before being arrested by police

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 21 September 15
Simon Yates among five Brits on the Vuelta a España start list

Five British riders will line up for the 2016 Vuelta a España, which starts on Saturday August 20

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 17 August 16

GripGrab RaceThermo overshoes review

Having a decent pair of overshoes is essential for comfortable riding in the wet and cold, so how did the GripGrab RaceThermo overshoes stack-up during many winter miles?

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 8 February 16
What's the deal with asthma and pro cycling?

Why do so many top-level cyclists suffer from asthma – and are the drugs that they're taking enhancing their performance?

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 15 September 16
Tour de France organiser moves into UK sportive market with purchase of Human Race

Chief executive Nick Rusling spoke exclusively to Cycling Weekly about what the acquisition means for Human Race and their new owners ASO

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 9 October 16

Team Sky confirm Tour de France line-up

Sir Dave Brailsford will appear on Sky Sports News to confirm the eight riders who will join Chris Froome at the 2016 Tour de France

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 22 June 16
Oleg Tinkov considering ASO boycott after second moto collision

The team owner took to Twitter to express his displeasure at another race vehicle incident, and hinted that he could pull his team from all ASO races

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 2 September 15
The eight-year-old who conquered the Tourmalet has outdone himself...

Not satisfied with conquering the Tourmalet, Alfie Earl has just ridden up Mont Ventoux and the Passo dello Stelvio in quick succession

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 25 October 16

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Latest articles by Jack Elton-Walters

Shimano Di2 and SRAM eTap: Six things that only people with electronic groupsets will understand

Richie Porte wins final stage time trial to take Paris-Nice overall

Lizzie Armitstead takes victory at women's Omloop Het Nieuwsblad from solo break

14 of the best 2015 Festive 500 photos

Six amazing breakaways (videos)

Transport Secretary proves worth of segregated cycle lanes by dooring cyclist (video)

Rapha and Strava team up again for the Festive 500 challenge

'Cycling needs someone like Oleg Tinkov with a bit of personality. He will be missed'

Fire damage forces Andy Schleck to close his bike shop

Kristina Vogel on Team GB: 'I don’t want to accuse anyone of anything but it is all very questionable'

Couple plan to get married during end-to-end cycle

Sagan starts training for season in rainbow jersey

Should you eat less meat to boost your cycling?

10 questions to see how well you know Alberto Contador's career

Incident between cyclist and taxi at junction opens debate as to who's at fault

Twitter reacts to the Rio 2016 Olympic men's road race

Bianchi Camaleonte 3 review

Police chase ends in barrier crash at Worlds TTT

Simon Yates among five Brits on the Vuelta a España start list

GripGrab RaceThermo overshoes review

What's the deal with asthma and pro cycling?

Tour de France organiser moves into UK sportive market with purchase of Human Race

Team Sky confirm Tour de France line-up

Oleg Tinkov considering ASO boycott after second moto collision

The eight-year-old who conquered the Tourmalet has outdone himself...

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