
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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The Garmin Varia RTL515 Rear Radar Light is a fixture on my bike, I never ride without it – now $50 off for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
‘See’ and be seen, the Garmin Varia RTL515 Rear Radar Light is the one piece of bike tech I won't leave home without. Now just $149, it's too good to miss.
By Simon Fellows Published
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Winter is coming! I use the Kärcher Mobile Cleaner OC 3 Foldable to keep crap out of my car – now 29% off this Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
Keep your bike spotless, whether you have access to mains water or not, with the neat little Kärcher Mobile Cleaner OC 3 Foldable. The small, low-pressure pressure washer now available at a tiny price.
By Simon Fellows Published
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I’ve always rated Garmin bike computers, but the new Wahoo Elemnt Roam V3 is so much better for navigation – now $69.75 off for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
For navigating challenging routes, the Wahoo Elemnt Roam V3 is a step ahead. At this price, it’s difficult to resist.
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All you’ll ever need, from your first indoor ride to your 10,000th: the Elite Rivo with Zwift Cog and Click bundle delivers pro performance at an accessible price
Sponsor Content Created With Elite
This all-in-one indoor training experience for budget-conscious cyclists is a sophisticated, space-saving solution that just works.
By Simon Fellows Published
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Look 785 Huez Pro Team Edition review: the French climbers’ bike that's in it for the long haul
A versatile climbing bike that's more than capable of big mileages
By Simon Fellows Published
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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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?
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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
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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?
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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?
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