Simon Fellows
Cycling Weekly's Tech Editor 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 has 35 years of experience within the journalism and publishing industries, during which time he’s written on topics ranging from fashion to music and of course, cycling.
Based in the Cotswold hills, Simon is regularly out cycling the local roads and trails, riding a range of bikes from his home-built De Rosa SK Pininfarina to a Specialized Turbo Creo SL EVO. He’s also an advanced (RYT 500) yoga teacher, which further fuels his fascination for the relationship between performance and recovery. He still believes he could have been a contender if only chocolate wasn’t so moreish.
Latest articles by Simon Fellows
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Wattbike introduces Proton, a more affordable, family-friendly and compact alternative to the Atom
Wattbike takes on Zwift Ride, Elite Square and even Peloton as it looks to broaden its appeal beyond diehard cyclists
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Fulcrum Sharq wheelset review: fast aero all-road wheels that are smooth, stable and squiggly
Fulcrum’s aero apex predator laughs in the face of side winds
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Ribble Allroad SL Pro review: an all-in endurance bike for roads less travelled
A bike invented for fast, comfortable rides across every kind of road surface you've ever experienced, plus a few you've dared not ride until now
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Souplesse Cycling subscription box review: curated bundles of cycling essentials
Too busy to shop the monthly must-haves? This box subscription service is what delivery drivers were invented for
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Refreshed BMC URS blurs the line between gravel and mountain bike genres
The newly updated URS can travel well beyond groomed gravel trails, encroaching into what's often considered mtb territory
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Ribble launches aero-enhanced Allroad range for roadies who keep riding when the tarmac stops
A trio of truly modern endurance bikes fulfils Ribble’s new 'Road+' ethos
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The Wahoo Kickr Core is now a bargain price on Amazon Prime – it’s the only smart trainer most of us will ever need…
The Wahoo Kickr Core is my go-to smart trainer. It’s capable, compact and now even better value than ever before.
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Enve team bike and a wireless 1x16 electronic groupset: Tech editor Simon Fellows' Eurobike highlights
Our pick of the bunch from the annual trade show also includes a slew of Shimano shoes, Conti's new aero tire and exclusive Hunt wheels with a sustainable twist
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That special spark: A love letter to my Specialized Creo e-bike
Turns out the power of love is battery-fuelled
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Zwift Ride: Indoor training brand's re-entry into hardware market is absolutely not what we were expecting
Yep, Zwift Ride has been resurrected. It’s now an entry-level indoor smart bike that’s inexpensive to buy, simple to use and easy to live with. A disappointment for seasoned Zwifties perhaps, but a potential delight for newbies.
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Pas Normal Studios x Fizik Mechanism Road Shoes are bound to polarise opinion
PNS x Fizik collab yields a stunning road shoe, but not everyone will agree, says Simon Fellows
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Can one bike do it all? BMC unveils next gen Roadmachine family that aims to serve road, gravel and e-bike riders with one platform
We tested the gen three BMC Roadmachine on smooth tarmac and techy trails, as the Swiss bike company reboots its endurance platform for 2024
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Is your e-bike safe? How to avoid dangerous e-bike batteries
Are e-bike owners playing with fire every time they plug in for a top up?
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'A bit like ice but twice as slippy': A love letter to my rollers
We’ve been on a roll since that first, heady spin…
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X Appeal - How Pinarello made the world's fastest bike even smoother
Always rapid, now relaxed. We discover how the Dogma X combines performance with a welcome level of plushness.
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Determination vs talent: could anyone be a pro cyclist if they 'tried hard enough'?
We seek to discover to just what extent our genetics are the determinant of our success
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MyVeloFit review - is AI tech good enough for bike fitting?
Using an AI app to get set up on your bike might be a lot cheaper than consulting a living, breathing bike-fitter, but is it as effective?
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I lowered my body fat by 4.4% after using a nutrition app for 7 weeks
Could a smartphone app be the key to hitting your nutritional needs and reaching your riding goals?
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Male endurance cyclists at ‘four times greater risk of atrial fibrillation than sedentary population’ - here’s what you need to know about Afib
Tracing his own journey back to fitness after being struck down by a heart rhythm problem 12 years ago, Simon Fellows investigates the link between exercise and arrhythmia
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