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
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Don't be confused, Wilier's new Filante Hybrid is a drop-bar e-bike built for speed
The Italian brand's latest electric road bike features 'the world's lightest pedal assist system'
By Luke Friend • Published
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Trek’s unreleased Domane debuts at Paris-Roubaix
New model of the popular endurance bike was ridden to victory by Elisa Longo Borghini with several notable design tweaks
By Luke Friend • Published
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Is the Paris-Roubaix tubular dead? Why tubeless tyres are winning on the cobbles
The unique challenges of the Hell of the North place much emphasis on wheel selection. We talk to two teams and two wheel manufacturers about solving the problem that is Roubaix
By Luke Friend • Published
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Jumbo-Visma look to Dutch Masters for 2022 Tour de France jersey inspiration
The limited-edition Masterpiece kit, made by AGU, features recognisable details from paintings by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh
By Luke Friend • Published
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Best ebike helmets 2022
Dedicated ebike helmets have additional features, and comply to more vigorous safety regulations
By Luke Friend • Published
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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