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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Association of Professional Cyclists calls for UCI to suspend disc brake testing
The Cyclistes Professionnels Associés (CPA) and Equipment Commission have called upon the UCI to suspend testing of disc brakes following the Ventoso injury at Paris-Roubaix
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Pearl Izumi Elite Amfib bib tights review
Deep winter bib tights designed for the coldest road cycling conditions
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SKS Raceblade Pro Stealth mudguards review
SKS Raceblade Pro Stealth mudguards are designed to be a really easy to use set of clip on mudguards. Here is our review
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Merida Scultura Disc Team Edition (video) review
We put the new Merida Scultura Disc through its paces over the cobbles, seeing if it is up to the standards of the excellent standard rim brake Scultura
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Sole Signature CD Thin Insoles review
Do you have high arches or flat feet? If like many cyclists you suffer from foot pains and struggle to find comfortable shoes, these heat-mouldable insoles may hold the answer...
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Vitus Venon VR Disc - First Ride review
The Vitus Venon VR Disc packs a lot of bike into a competitively priced package. We travelled to Calpe with test the bike with cycling legend Sean Kelly.
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BMC Granfondo GF01 Disc Ultegra review
Can a bike really be good for both racing and sportives? BMC thinks so
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The biggest cycling clothing company you've never heard of
We visited clothing brand Alé's factory in Italy. The company is a lot older and bigger than you might think
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Merida Reacto Team E review
The Merida Reacto Team E is same frame as used by the Lampre Pro Team. Cycling Weekly has put it through its paces to see how it stacks up against the competition
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Parlee Altum-R review
Massachusetts-based Parlee has a reputation for high-end custom-made carbon-fibre frames, but in recent years the company has developed several Asian-built frames to reach a wider market. The Parlee Altum is one of those and seeks to combine light weight, stiffness and comfort
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Check out this clever new bike brake light (video)
Once in a while you see an invention where you think 'how has no one made one of these before?' The IIumenox rear bike brake light appears to be just that.
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Is this the lightest disc brake road bike in the world?
A custom built road bike, built around a Cannondale SuperSix Evo HiMod frame is laying claim to be the lightest road bike in the world equipped with hydraulic disc brakes
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Gore ONE 1985 Gore-Tex Shakedry jacket review
The Gore ONE 1985 is the ultimate jacket when it comes to staying as dry as possible in a packable
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Trek 1.5 road bike review
The Trek 1.5 is designed to be solid and dependable option for the new road cyclist, that will feel equally at home on a commute as a long Sunday ride
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I cheated on Strava and got a really amazing KOM
Could Strava athletes use e-bikes to take KOMs on epic climbs and get away with it? We put it to the test.
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Mavic Sprint Thermo Jacket review
A quality softshell is a crucial piece of kit if you want to remain warm and comfortable whilst cycling in the winter months. To perform well, a softshell has to be windproof, but also breathable, allowing your perspiration to escape. So how well does the Mavic Sprint Thermo Jacket perform?
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In Motion: 13 stunning cycling photos from the last 12 months
Photographer Wouter Roosenboom has shared 13 pictures which he considers to be among his best of the last year of shooting the professional peloton
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Endura FS260 Pro SL bib shorts review
Endura FS260-Pro bibshorts costing £64.99
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B’Twin Triban 540
For such a bargain basement price, the B’Twin Triban 540 offers a very impressive ride, and even more impressive components with its Shimano 105 groupset.
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Bike prices set to rise next year by as much as 15% following Brexit
Following the drop in the value of the pound, bikes imported to the UK are set to be more expensive next year. So perhaps now is the best time to buy a bike?
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Lezyne Digital Pressure Drive mini pump review
The Lezyne Digital Pressure Drive has an inbuilt digital pressure gauge that tells you how much pressure is in your tyres. Here is our review
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Mallorca's Sa Calobra, cycling's perfect climb? (video)
Sa Calobra may not have the racing renown of a Tour col, but who cares? It’s faultless in every detail
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Beet It Pro Elite Shot review
More and more cyclists are taking nitrate in a bid to boost performance. Beet It shots aim to provide a concentrated and reliable source of nitrate.
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Madison Road Race Softshell thermal gilet review
We review the Madison Road Race Softshell gilet, a thermal gilet designed with input from professional riders
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