Latest articles by Oliver Bridgewood
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Trek Madone Race Shop Ltd (video) review
The Trek Madone Race Shop Ltd frame is the highest spec offered by Trek and is fabricated from 700 Series OCLV carbon – which Trek claims is the lightest and the strongest in the cycling world
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GORE Universal Windstopper Arm Warmers review
The Gore Universal Windstopper arm warmers are made from Windstopper fabric and feature a water repellent coating. Here is our review
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New BMC Roadmachine X launched
The new BMC Roadmachine X is intended to be a do it all versatile road bike which is also highly capable off road
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How to climb Honister Pass: East to West (video)
Honister Pass in the Lake District is one of the hardest climbs in the country. This video covers the climb from Seatoller heading towards Buttermere.
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Fizik Cyrano 00 handlebar review
The Fizik Cyrano 00 is a top-of-the range super-lightweight carbon-fibre handlebar
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High Five Banana Energy Gel review
On rides over ninety minutes, taking on some fuel is important, unless you wish to risk 'bonking'. The High Five Banana Energy Gel aims to provide a quick and convenient source of glucose.
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Whyte Wessex SE review
The Whyte Wessex SE is a lighter, stiffer version of the standard Wessex, which is a disc brake equipped road bike, intended for all round use, throughout the year
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Canyon Speedmax CF: the best value time trial bike on the market?
The Canyon Speedmax CF is a new carbon time trial bike with a great spec and a price starting from £2,200, making it one of the best value TT bikes around.
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Enve SES Carbon Aero handlebars review
Looking to make your bike faster? You may want to consider some aero handlebars such as the Enve SES Carbon Aero bars, but are they practical?
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Vulpine clothing brand bought by Mango Bikes
Three weeks after it went into administration, Vulpine has been bought by Mango Bikes
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DT Swiss RRC 65 DiCut Wheels review
We first spotted prototypes of these wheels being tested by IAM Cycling at the Giro d’Italia. They are used by the pros, but how good are they? We put the DT Swiss RRC 65 DiCuts to the test.
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How to set up your brakes (video)
If you need to adjust your brakes, this shouldn't mean a trip to the bike shop. Adjusting them is something that can easily be done with basic tools. Brakes that are properly set up will work better and require less maintenance. Here is a step by step video and guide on how to setup and adjust your brakes.
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DT-Swiss RR21 DiCut review
The RR21 is a tubeless ready wheel that can also be used with conventional clincher tyres. We put it to the test
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Strava now available on Apple Watch
The popular fitness tracking app Strava has released an update allowing you to record workouts without carrying your smart phone.
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Oakley Radar Pace review
The latest smart glasses to hit the market, Oakley Radar Pace use inbuilt headphones and an intel processor to coach you and deliver an incredible number of features. I spent the last month riding with it, to find out if it is any good...
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Looking for your next cycling challenge? Quebrantahuesos is an absolute monster
Looking for your next cycling challenge? Quebrantahuesos is a 205km Gran Fondo in Pyrenees with 3500m of climbing on closed roads. Here is our guide to the event and our own experience riding it
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Bike Washing Machine combines cycling with laundry
Yes, your eyes do not deceive you, the Bike Washing Machine seeks to combine your indoor workout with washing clothes.
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Laura Trott and Adidas launch new Adistar cycling range
With decades of experience making cycling clothing Adidas has launched its new Adistar cycling clothing range with reigning double Olympic champion, Laura Trott.
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Madison Sportive Shield Softshell bib tights review
Despite being warm, the Madison Sportive Shield Softshell bib tights suffered with regard to fit and were not the most comfortable we have tested
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Hövding Cycling Air Bag (video) review
The Hövding is an interesting product – it’s worn round the neck and is intended to replace a conventional bike helmet. Should you crash, the Hövding activates an airbag.
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Fibre Flare Bike Lights review
Side on visibility is often over looked by cyclists, potentially increasing the risk of accidents in low light. Fibre flare lights aim to significantly improve side illumination.
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Ridley Fenix SL 10 review
The Ridley Fenix SL 10 can cope with the Classics and high speed sprint finishes
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GripGrab Neoprene Gloves review
Do you ride whatever the weather? For wet, chilly conditions these neoprene gloves from Grip Grab do a great job of keeping your hands warm.
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UCI set to scrap '3:1 rule' limiting aero race bike design
The UCI 3:1 rule stipulates that a tubes depth cannot exceed three times its width. Bike designers have previously had to work within this constraint
