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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Rapha Pro Team Shadow Bib Shorts reviewThe Rapha Pro Team Shadow is designed to be the best windproof, water resistant, breathable kit for use in foul weather. How well does it perform and is the high price justified?
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Tacx Blue Motion T2600 trainer reviewThe Tacx Blue Motion T2600 trainer offers a compact design and a good choice of resistance settings, but isn't the quietest and could be more realistic.
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Endura Windchill II reviewWe test Endura's Windchill II thermal cycling gilet, which comes in red or black with five pockets
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Panaracer Race A Evo 3 tyres reviewThe Panaracer Race A Evo 3 is intended to be a versatile road tyre for use in all weather conditions. Here is our review.
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Chapeau Repel bib tights reviewBritish company Chapeau! look to provide a quality pair of winter bib-tights that are water and wind resistant.
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Canyon Urban 7.0 reviewLooking for a stylish and functional commuter bike for urban areas? The Canyon Urban could well be worth a look.
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Mavic Cosmic Pro Carbon SL UST wheelset reviewThe new tubeless update to Mavic's 40mm mid-section wheel has a more aerodynamic rim than before plus a slightly lower overall wheel weight when the tyres are factored in – and they roll fast!
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Disc brake showdown: Merida Scultura vs Cannondale SuperSix Evo HiMod vs BMC RoadmachineWe test the Merida Scultura, the Cannondale SuperSix Evo and the BMC Team Machine RMO1 and find out which is the ultimate disc brake bike
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Endura Equipe Race gilet reviewSneaking in under 50 quid, does the Endura Equipe Race gilet perform as expected?
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Could this automatic chain lube dispenser make your bike faster?The Scottoiler Cycle S1 is an automatic chain lube dispenser that is designed to help optimise drive train efficiency. The product is currently campaigning on Kickstarter for crowd funding.
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The top 10 road bike innovationsWe look at the ten most fundamental road bike innovations and technological advancements, from shape to function.
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Team Sky spotted with a custom white Pinarello F10 at the DauphinéTeam Sky have been provided with a Pinarello Dogma F10 in a beautiful custom white colourway at the Criterium du Dauphine
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Lightweight Autobahn disc reviewA time trial wheel so good that professional athletes will buy it and snub their free sponsored equipment. Here is our review
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Osprey Radial 26 reviewLooking for a commuter bag for cycling? The Osprey Radial 26 is well worth a look
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The new Canyon Ultimate CF SLX - First rideHaving been spotted at the Route du Sud, the new Canyon Ultimate CF SLX is unveiled. We took it for a spin with Nairo Quintana...
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B'Twin Aerofit bib shorts reviewThe B'Twin Aerofit bibshorts claim to offer pro-level performance, at a not-so-pro price. Here is our review.
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BMC launches stylish and lightweight e-bikesThe new BMC Alpenchallenge AMP e-bikes aim to redefine perceptions of assisted bikes
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Giro Trinity helmet reviewGiro is undoubtably a leader in bike helmet design. The Giro Trinity helmet is one of its entry level road lids. Here is our review
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Concept Tacx Neo Smart Bike to electromagnetically simulate cobblesTacx has displayed a concept exercise bike called the the Neo Smart Bike, which aims to combine the Tacx Neo Smart turbo trainer with a spinning gym bike.
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Gore ONE Gore-Tex Active Jacket reviewHailed as the 'one' waterproof jacket you will ever need, does the Gore ONE Gore-Tex Active jacket live up to the hype? Here is our review
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11 of the best custom pro bikesProfessional riders love custom bikes and so do we. Here is our run down of the 11 coolest and most beautiful designs
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Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 groupset review (video) reviewThe full review of the hotly anticipated Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 mechanical groupset: as expected, it's great
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Fizik 00 seatpack reviewThe '00' designation is reserved for Fizik's best products that are aimed at performance riders. Here is our review of the Fizik 00 seatpack.
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Vittoria Corsa G+ tyres reviewThe Vittoria Corsa G+ tyres are the first bike tyres in the world to feature graphene, and offer up low rolling resistance and high puncture protection
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