Tom Epton
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Pinnacle Competition Cycling Jacket review
A reasonable price and great weatherproofing - but let down by its breathability → Read More
Everything you need to know about lactate: your burning questions answered by an exercise physiologist
Far from being an acidic waste product that makes your muscles burn, lactate is actually a vital source of energy. An exercise physiologist debunks the mistruths around the metabolite → Read More
Litelok X1 review - the self-proclaimed 'next generation angle-grinder resistant D-lock'
Wrapped in an eco-friendly rubber, the Litelox X1 balances weight with high security to create a high quality lock that's easy to use → Read More
The best skinsuits for cycling: reviewed and rated
Skinsuits are a very personal item - and the fit of any one particular suit can play a huge role in how fast it is. What’s fast on you won’t necessarily be fast on me, and what’s fastest at 40kp → Read More
Sportful Tempo Jacket review – a strong mid-market option and is currently on a huge discount
We review Sportful's Tempo jacket, designed as a three season jacket to see you from September to May. → Read More
Endura Hummvee II Trousers review - commuter-friendly baggies that can double for causal winter gravel
Blurring the lines between commuter wear and trail kit → Read More
Are heated trousers cycling's next marginal gain? Our data scientist investigates...
The science says a decline in muscle temperature means a decline in peak power - so can heated warm-up trousers guarantee a hot sprint? → Read More
Showers Pass Transit Pants review – excellent waterproofing; less so breathability
Heavy duty waterproof trousers for commuting in the worst of weather → Read More
Endura Freezing Point II overshoes review – warm, waterproof and comfy... if only they were a little longer
Aiming to produce the ‘next generation ultimate cold weather riding overshoe’, Endura certainly can’t be blamed for lack of ambition with the Freezing Point II. However it's a bold claim to make, especially in what's a competitive segment of the cycling clothing accessories market. So the question is, do the Freezing Points live up to the challenge that Endura has given itself and in doing so… → Read More
Best energy drinks for cycling 2022: fuelling and hydration explained
Not sure what the difference is between an electrolyte drink and a carbohydrate drink? We take you through the options for the best energy drink for cycling → Read More
Coros Vertix 2 review – the battery life of this smartwatch is insane
An rugged adventure-ready smartwatch with an astounding battery life → Read More
Chest fairings, aero lunchboxes and custom cockpits... the non-UCI tech that makes triathletes go so fast
We take a look at some of the more outlandish equipment from this year's Ironman World Championships - some UCI legal and some most definitely not → Read More
Crud Mk3 Roadracer fenders / mudguards review
A weird – but effective – mix of plastic, velcro and sticky tape → Read More
Flinger Race Pro clip-on fenders/mudguards review
A great, lightweight set of clip-ons. Albeit with a bit of a tight squeeze → Read More
Flinger Race Pro clip-on mudguards review
A great, lightweight set of clip-ons. Albeit with a bit of a tight squeeze → Read More
Endura Cleaner and Re-Proofer review
A smart, good value cleaner that breathes new life into old kit → Read More
Alex Dowsett: Body Rocket's aero sensor system 'has the capacity to revolutionise cycling performance'
The on-bike wind tunnel device is endorsed by Olympians and WorldTour Riders including Alex Dowsett → Read More
Link My Ride: is Tom Pidcock's new cycling app headed for the top of the leaderboard?
The new app is designed for organising rides. We take a look into whether or not it's likely to succeed → Read More
What is Whoop? Can a wrist strap without a screen really make you fitter, healthier and faster? We put it to the test
What sort of insights does the celebrity-endorsed fitness tracker give you - and how useful are they? We tested Whoop 4.0 → Read More
Meet the new HED Jet 180 - the lovechild of a disc wheel and a giant hole punch that could be coming to a dual carriageway near you
HED have released an intriguing-looking disc wheel in time for the Ironman World Championships in Kona - but will it catch on elsewhere? → Read More