Luke Friend
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
-
Cycling UK’s new e-cycle initiative offers free bike loans for up to three months
'Cycling made e-asy' targets reluctant cyclists with pilot schemes in five locations across England
By Luke Friend • Published
-
Your next road bike needn't be carbon: could steel, titanium or aluminum be a better choice?
Carbon is often seen as the default option - but a metal bike brings with it a lot of benefits
By Luke Friend • Published
-
Raleigh unveils its new Centros with the promise of 130 miles on a single charge
The updated version of its 'do-it-all' e-bike features 625Wh of assistance, a rear rack, built-in wheel lock and more
By Luke Friend • Published
-
Pro Bike: Check out Richard Carapaz's new Pinarello Dogma F
Current Olympic road champion looks to emulate his 2019 Giro victory aboard a new stealthy-looking Dogma F
By Luke Friend • Published
-
Giro 2022 TT tech: Early time trial sees shiny new speedweapons unveiled
Italian marques use stage two time trial in Budapest to showcase the TT1 and the Turbine SLR models
By Luke Friend • Published
-
Bryton Rider S800: new flagship cycle computer with 36-hour battery and voice search
Slimline GPS unit features a 3.4in touchscreen colour display and claims a Garmin Edge 1030 Plus-beating battery life
By Luke Friend • Published
-
EF Education-EasyPost reveal new kit for the Giro d'Italia
The US team's traditional pink jersey is swapped for a darker colour that won't clash with the race leader's maglia rosa
By Luke Friend • Published
-
The best cycling sunscreens
We look at the best sunscreens for riding and explain what you need to look for when buying cycle friendly skin protection
By Luke Friend • Published
-
Thibaut Pinot wins stage five of the Tour of the Alps as Romain Bardet clinches the overall title
The French rider overcame the disappointment of yesterday's second-place finish riding clear of David De La Cruz on the uphill finish to Lienz
By Luke Friend • Published