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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The compact turbo small enough for carry on luggageLooking for the most portable and travel friendly turbo trainer available? The Omnium Travel Trainer from Feedback Sports is a really neat and packable turbo ideal for taking to races
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Reynolds Attack Disc wheels reviewThe low rim weight of the Reynolds Attack Disc wheels make them sharp when accelerating or climbing, but the lack of thru-axle adaptors is disappointing.
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Giro Aerohead Ultimate MIPS reviewWe previously reviewed the Giro Aerohead time trial helmet, but this is its bigger brother, the Giro Aerohead Ultimate MIPS, which at £499 is more than twice the price
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Nine things only Yorkshire cyclists knowIn no particular order, here is a list of nine things that cyclists from Yorkshire know...
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Altitude Tent and Everest Summit Hypoxic Generator reviewWhat if we told you that you could get fitter and faster, just through sleeping in your own home? Well using an altitude tent has the potential to do just that. Photos by Daniel Gould
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Zipp launches new Super 9 disc brake disc wheelThe world's first disc wheel designed for disc brakes has been launched by American wheel brand Zipp.
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Simon Yates’s Scott AddictOrica-GreenEdge’s rising Brit all-rounder favours a larger frame
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