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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Garmin Index Smart Scale review
The Garmin Index Smart Scale, as the price suggests, is more than just a bathroom scale, measuring a whole host of body metrics and syncing with your phone.
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Garmin Edge 1000: long term review
Here is our long term review of the Garmin Edge 1000 cycle computer
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Madison Isoler Merino long sleeve baselayer review
Does your torso feel cold, sweaty or uncomfortable on cold rides? The Madison Isoler Merino long sleeve baselayer could significantly improve your comfort.
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Alejandro Valverde's custom Canyon Ultimate CF SLX (Video)
This is the Custom painted Canyon Ultimate CF SLX of Movistar team leader, Spanish National Champion and UCI number one ranked rider Alejandro Valverde.
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Endura launch new custom bib short PadFit system
We headed down to Cyclefit in London to get a first look at the new Endura PadFit system, which aims to use sophisticated technology and pressure mapping to ensure you have the perfect chamois in your shorts
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Parlee ESX-R Custom review
For those unfamiliar with the Massachusetts-based brand, Parlee has a reputation for producing superb quality carbon-fibre bikes with a large emphasis on customisation. New for 2015 is the ESX-R, which is a slightly more affordable version of Parlee's ESX (£3.999). We put it through its paces to see how good it is.
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Ridley announces more affordable aluminium version of the Helium
Looking for a race bike but worried about crashing? The new aluminium Ridley Helium SLA might be the answer
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Castelli Aero Race 5.1 jersey review
The Castelli Aero Race 5.1 jersey is apparently the most aerodynamic jersey that Castelli has ever made, with a great fit that really cuts through the wind.
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Buxum Tourmalet Bike Box review
The Buxum Tourmalet is a bike box made from aircraft-grade aluminium that aims to play the airlines at their own game
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Topeak Omni RideCase review
The Topeak Omni RideCase enables you to mount almost any size of smartphone to a bike so it can be used as a computer or GPS unit.
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Lizard Skins DSP 2.5mm handlebar tape review
Championed by the likes of Alejandro Valverde and the MTN Qhubeka Lizard Skins bar tape feels incredibly comfy.
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Bontrager R3 tubeless-ready tyres review
More and more brands are bringing out tubeless tyres. We put Bontragers R3 tyres through some extreme tests to see how they perform
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Easton EA70 SL tubeless ready wheels review
The Easton EA70 SL is a mid priced wheel set designed for all heavy use in all conditions
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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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