
Simon Fellows
Simon spent his childhood living just a stone’s throw from the foot of Box Hill, so it’s no surprise he acquired a passion for cycling from an early age. He’s still drawn to hilly places, having cycled, climbed or skied his way across the Alps, Pyrenees, Andes, Atlas Mountains and the Watkins range in the Arctic.
Simon now writes for Cycling Weekly as a freelancer, having previously served as Tech Editor. He’s also an advanced (RYT 500) yoga teacher, which further fuels his fascination for the relationship between performance and recovery.
He lives with Jo, his yoga teacher wife, in the heart of the Cotswolds, with two rescue cats, five bikes and way too many yoga mats. He still believes he could have been a contender if only chocolate weren’t so moreish.
Latest articles by Simon Fellows
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I swapped my bike computer for my phone for a week – this is what happened
Sponsored by Cadence
Is my phone a better solution for recording and reporting my rides?
By Simon Fellows Published
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Realise your savings dreams with Raisin UK
Presented by Raisin UK
Saving smart is a ride like any other – having the proper support makes even the toughest challenge more achievable.
By Simon Fellows Published
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I rode 1,000 miles across France and this saved my arse - the best $15.99 you'll ever spend this Amazon Prime Day
Never tried chamois cream? Trust me, you’ll be sitting pretty this Amazon Prime Day for just $15.99.
By Simon Fellows Published
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I'm a Yoga teacher and I'm stealing this genius $8 workout hack from Tadej Pogačar - train like a pro for less this Amazon Prime Day!
Tadej Pogacar uses inexpensive resistance bands for his pre-race muscle activation routines. I’m snapping up a set this Amazon Prime Day while they’re still great value.
By Simon Fellows Published
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My Garmin Edge 530 is more than I’ll ever need from a bike computer – too good to miss at just $199.99 on Amazon Prime Day
Forget spending silly amounts on more expensive rivals, this powerful little cycling computer still packs a serious punch
By Simon Fellows Published
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Don’t sweat the punctures – I rode 1,000 miles across France but fortunately my buddies carried electric pumps like the Cycplus AS2 Pro; this is definitely $90.99 I won’t regret spending this Amazon Prime Day
Having saved us on an epic French ride, I’m now an advocate for electric pumps - especially at this bargain price
By Simon Fellows Published
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I ditched my Rolex for a Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar, and I couldn’t be happier. Now 33% off on Amazon Prime Day
I’m so impressed with my Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar, it never leaves my wrist. Now 33% off for Amazon Prime Day, but stock is limited, so hurry!
By Simon Fellows Published
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I’m sure these will sell out fast – Wahoo’s Kickr Core smart trainer is now 24% off for Amazon Prime Day
Compact, accurate and easy to use, the Wahoo Kickr Core is astonishingly good value this Amazon Prime Day
By Simon Fellows Published
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Tailfin Long Top Tube Bag review: Do you want to supersize that?
Just like a top tube bag but longer, this is a stable, robust solution for riders longing to stash and retrieve heaps of gear on the go
By Simon Fellows Published
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The ultimate Race Day Checklist for competitive cyclists
Sponsored by The Insurance Emporium
Don’t let a silly oversight ruin your stab at glory
By Simon Fellows Published
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Met Estro Wander helmet review: repurposed for the rough stuff
This special edition gravel-focused Estro from Met is essentially the same great helmet but with a new lick of matt paint and a silky musette thrown in for free.
By Simon Fellows Published
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Rapha Explore Bar Bag review: a superb bag for travel, whether on the bar or on the shoulder
An outstanding small bar bag with a cross-body strap, let down by a poor main zip
By Simon Fellows Published
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Prologo Dimension R2 Nack saddle review: the featherweight, short-nosed perch that reveals a universe of riding possibilities
Is it versatile enough to ride beyond space and time to another dimension? Very nearly…
By Simon Fellows Published
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Sidi Laghèe Sprinter shoe review: super rigid meets super plush over an espresso
Does a collab between Sidi and Sartoria Ciclistica translate beyond the fashionable cafés of Lake Como?
By Simon Fellows Published
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Fizik Tempo Argo R3 Les Classiques saddle review: comfort both on and off the cobbles
Obscured beneath the special edition ‘mud flecks’ is one of the most comfortable short-nosed endurance saddles on the market
By Simon Fellows Published
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Why do I feel like a cheat every time I ride my e-bike?
I love my e-bike but struggle with the shame that accompanies me on my rides. Why?
By Simon Fellows Published
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Fizik Vento Omna Wide shoe review: Yeti sneakers for those pedalling on a budget
Broadly recommended for those of us with flipper feet
By Simon Fellows Published
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Standert Kreissäge RS review: high-end aluminium crit bike
Is Berlin’s most talked-about crit machine a poseur’s plaything or an accomplished race bike?
By Simon Fellows Published
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Ribble Allroad SL R: a lot of bike for the money but can aero and endurance really make good bedfellows?
The Allroad SL R has a good stab at combining two genres, but is its character coherent enough?
By Simon Fellows Published
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Gorewear Spinshift Thermo Jacket review: a warm, super-breathable softshell jacket
Proving that membranes are not always necessary or desirable
By Simon Fellows Published
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Gorewear Men’s Distance Winter Bib Tights review: super warm where it counts, unrestricted where it matters
Bib tights that promise to go the distance, even in the coldest conditions
By Simon Fellows Published
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I should never have bought a gravel bike
Don't buy a gravel bike by default – there's a new breed of bike out there that may suit your riding a whole lot better
By Simon Fellows Published
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Shimano MW502 winter cycling shoe review: a small price to pay for warm feet
A budget winter shoe for those with frozen funds and toes like iceblocks
By Simon Fellows Published
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I believe this will fly: Pashley shifts up a gear with Roadfinder all-road and gravel bike launch
Iconic Brit brand Pashley steers in a new direction with a surprise collection of drop bar road and gravel bikes
By Simon Fellows Published