Luke Friend has worked as a writer, editor and copywriter for over twenty years. Across books, magazines and websites, he's covered a broad range of topics for a range of clients including Major League Baseball, the National Trust and the NHS. He has an MA in Professional Writing from Falmouth University and is a qualified bicycle mechanic. He fell in love with cycling at an early age, partly due to watching the Tour de France on TV. He's a passionate follower of bike racing to this day as well an avid road and gravel rider.
Latest articles by Luke Friend
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Kask launches redesigned Protone helmet but is it an improvement?
The new Protone Icon features an "updated aesthetic" as well as claimed comfort and safety benefits
By Luke Friend • Published
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Will Victor Campenaerts win the Tour of Flanders with a 58-tooth chainring?
The Belgian Hour champion has been using a time trial chainring for his Classics campaign - will it make the difference for him at 'De Ronde'?
By Luke Friend • Published
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Lazer launches KinetiCore helmets with built-in crumple zones for improved safety
Belgian brand says integrated technology also lowers weight, saves on plastics and improves airflow
By Luke Friend • Published
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Britain's Ethan Vernon wins bunch sprint to take stage five of the Volta a Catalunya
Quick-Step-Alpha Vinyl rider gets his first WorldTour victory ahead of Phil Bauhaus, with João Almeida moving into the leader's jersey
By Luke Friend • Published
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UCI launches a new worldwide series of gravel events
Trek sponsored Gravel World Series features 12 events across four continents and is open to professionals and amateurs alike
By Luke Friend • Published
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Matej Mohorič says dropper posts are "the future of cycling" after Milan-San Remo win
The Slovienian rider won the year's first Monument riding a Merida Scultura fitted with a Fox Transfer SL dropper seat post
By Luke Friend • Published
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High street retailer FatFace teams up with Raleigh for a cycling range we think bike riders will actually like
Sweatshirts and t-shirts feature iconic Raleigh bikes including the Chopper and the Banana
By Luke Friend • Published
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UAE Team Emirates announce team to support Tadej Pogačar at Milan-San Remo
Seven-man squad for the year's first Monument includes in-form Alessandro Covi and veteran Diego Ulissi
By Luke Friend • Published
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Mark Cavendish to lead Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl at Milano-Torino
The oldest race in the world returns to its original March date with Rémi Cavagna making his season debut for the Belgian team
By Luke Friend • Published