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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Thomas Vergouwen, the man who predicts the Tour de France route
In 2012, CW talked to enthusiast Thomas Vergouwen about beating the bigwigs to the draw, making an annual job of accurately mapping out the complete Tour de France route from painstaking research.
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Bicycle courier left in critical condition after being crushed by falling tree
The freak accident occurred in a New York park and has left the cyclist fighting for his life in hospital
By Jack Elton-Walters Published
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UK Anti-Doping to get 7% increase in funding, despite fears of cuts
It was thought that UKAD could be in one for cuts to its budget of as much as 25%, but will instead receive an increase of 7%
By Jack Elton-Walters Published
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11 reasons to join a cycling club
Sometimes cycling on your own is great, but a lot of the time being part of a cycling club is the best way to go riding
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Tom Boonen on the road to recovery from fractured skull
Boonen was speaking ahead of his charity ride and said his recovery from injury is going well
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World bike chariot racing championships and more cycling videos of the week
A slightly more interesting world champs in the shape of chariot racing from the Welsh countryside, plus more of the best cycling videos
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Don't go that way! When cyclists go AWOL
It appears to be surprisingly common for cyclists, pros and public alike, to take the occasional wrong turn when out on the bike
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Culture secretary gives support for Portsmouth's Tour de France bid
Culture secretary gave support "in principle" for Portsmouth's ambition to host the 2016 Grand Depart during a visit to the south coast city
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How a bike made from parts bought on eBay won the National Hill-Climb Championships
New hill-climb champion Lou Bates won on a bike made up of parts from the auction site eBay
By Jack Elton-Walters Published
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How to use nitrate to boost cycling performance
Getting the most from nature’s most potent performance-enhancer
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GripGrab Light arm warmers review
Designed for chilly mornings or when standard arm warmers would be overkill, the GripGrab Light arm warmers are a great addition to any cyclist's wardrobe
By Jack Elton-Walters Published
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You know you're a cyclist when...
What marks you out as part of the cycling fraternity? We suggest 75 qualifying criteria. Which apply to you?
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Jelle Wallays beats Michal Kwiatkowski to win Dwars door Vlaanderen
Dwars door Vlaanderen: Topsport Vlaanderen-Baloise takes 1-2 in the first race of Flemish Cycling Week
By Jack Elton-Walters Published
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Ireland's first velodrome in doubt despite planning permission approved 20 months ago
The €8m project, that would see Ireland have its first indoor velodrome, is in doubt with construction work yet to begin
By Jack Elton-Walters Published
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Alberto Contador: Next season might not be my last
The multiple Grand Tour champion has left the door open on continuing beyond the end of 2016, if next season doesn't go to plan
By Jack Elton-Walters Published
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GripGrab Hurricane Gloves review
GripGrab Hurricane Gloves: possibly the comfiest gloves on the market, as long as you don't wear them in a monsoon or sub-zero you can't go far wrong
By Jack Elton-Walters Published
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Halloween cycling quiz: Identify these 11 pumpkin-headed cyclists
Ahead of Halloween, can you tell which pumpkin headed cyclist is which?
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Watch how fast Sir Bradley Wiggins overtakes a rider in the City RC 10 mile time trial (video)
Just how much faster does world champion Sir Bradley Wiggins go than us mere mortals? A lot faster!
By Jack Elton-Walters Published
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How they used to train: Jacques Anquetil’s time trial training
Jacques Anquetil’s records speak for themselves, but it was his talent for racing against the clock that really set him on the road to creating history
By Jack Elton-Walters Published
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Van driver narrowly avoids cyclist, hits stationary car (video)
Footage from August comes to light of incident that begs the question: what was the driver up to here then?
By Jack Elton-Walters Published
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Muur van Geraardsbergen returns to spring line-up, but not where you think
The iconic cobbled climb will appear in the 2016 edition of the Three Days of De Panne for the first time
By Jack Elton-Walters Published
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Why are Northern Ireland’s cyclists so fast?
Strava data reveals Northern Ireland's riders are the fastest in the United Kingdom. Dave Nash takes a closer look
By Jack Elton-Walters Published
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Norco Valence Carbon Ultegra review
The Valence Carbon Ultegra is an endurance bike from Canadian brand Norco
By Jack Elton-Walters Published
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GripGrab Thin Merino Wool sock review
Billed as a winter sock but so far proving comfortable throughout spring, we put these GripGrab toe warmers through their paces
By Jack Elton-Walters Published