Oliver Bridgewood
Oliver Bridgewood - no, Doctor Oliver Bridgewood - is a PhD Chemist who discovered a love of cycling. He enjoys racing time trials, hill climbs, road races and criteriums. During his time at Cycling Weekly, he worked predominantly within the tech team, also utilising his science background to produce insightful fitness articles, before moving to an entirely video-focused role heading up the Cycling Weekly YouTube channel, where his feature-length documentary 'Project 49' was his crowning glory.
Latest articles by Oliver Bridgewood
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Gore Power WS SO Jersey review
The Gore Power WS SO Jersey is a slim-fitting softshell jersey straight out of the Gabba mould, designed for use in mixed weather.
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How to build your new bike
For safety reasons it is hugely important that your new bike is set up and built correctly. If you have just received a new bike in a box, then this guide is designed to help
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How to puncture proof your tyres (video)
Punctures can feel like a necessary evil for cyclists, but this useful puncture proofing hack can seriously reduce your risk of a flat tyre on the road
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Crowd sourcing campaign to launch revolutionary freehub
We previously reported on Belgian inventor Jan Deckx's ingenious invention, the D-Fix freehub. Having failed to get backing from major groupset manufactures, today sees his Indiegogo crowd sourcing page go live...
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Rotor 2INpower power meter review
The Rotor 2INpower power meter is a bottom bracket and crank arm based power meter that measures independent right/left leg power. Here is our review.
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Bontrager R4 320 tyres review
Put simply, the Bontrager R4 320 tyres are the fastest tyres that we've ever tested, overshadowing even the Continental GP4000S tyres when it comes to speed.
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Pegatin custom stickers review
If you want to give your bike the pro touch, then these Pegatin frame stickers are one of the easiest (and least expensive) ways that you can go about it
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Aero bike vs climbing bike: Bauke Mollema tells us which he prefers
Do you chose an aero bike or a climbing bike? Trek-Segafredo rider Bauke Mollema explains which he prefers and when out of the Trek Madone aero bike and Trek Emonda climbing bike
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Project 49: How to ride a 25-mile time trial in under 50 minutes (video)
The inside story of one determined Cycling Weekly journalist’s mission to break 50 minutes for the 25-mile time trial
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