Oliver Bridgewood
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11 revolutionary road bikes that changed the world of cycling
We go through the ages to look at the 10 game-changing road bikes that have changed the course of cycling history, from Bartali to Cavendish. → Read More
Radical new BMC Timemachine launched, including integrated bottles and storage box
The new BMC Timemachine uses radical design features all in a bid to make it the fastest aerobike yet → Read More
BMC launches stylish and lightweight e-bikes
Swiss bike brand BMC, has launched a new wave of carbon e-bikes with the name Alpenchallenge AMP, the first of which is the Alpenchallenge AMP Cross. Intended to break the convention of current e-bikes, the Alpenchallenge Cross is a comparitively lightweight e-bike that is designed to be competent on and off road. Making use of the same frame, BMC has also launched the Alpenchallenge AMP City… → Read More
New BMC Roadmachine X launched
Swiss bike brand BMC has unveiled its latest creation, the BMC Roadmachine X. The aluminium Roadmachine X is intended to be a highly versatile and functional package with BMC describing it as ideal for "endless adventure rides, dirt road day-trips, or on the backroad commute." The new bike features a 1x drive train, disc brakes and generous clearance for wide tyres. → Read More
How to get the most out of bad weather riding
We give you some top tips on making the most of the bad weather → Read More
Who's quicker? Experience vs talent in the CW time trial challenge
Ollie goes up against Alec in the race of truth as part of CW's time trial special → Read More
Endura releases its fastest ever skinsuit previously only made for pros
Scotland based clothing brand has released new aerodynamic clothing and a helmet that has been designed in conjunction with the Formula One aerodynamacist and engineer Simon Smart to be the fastest ever → Read More
Power meters: everything you need to know
Everything you need to know about power meters, including what they are, the different types, their key features, and how to use them as well as our picks → Read More
Giro Synthe cycling helmet review
First launched in 2014, the Giro Synthe has become a firm favourite amongst road cyclists across the country and CW are no exception. → Read More
Which bike is the fastest? Scott, Merida, Bianchi or Specialized?
We have conducted some independent aerodynamic testing in a bid to find out the differences between the leading bike frames. This test follows a previous experiment in which we tested bikes from Specialized, Trek, Cervelo, Canyon and Giant → Read More
Continental GP 4000 S II tyre review
A longstanding favourite that's quick enough to race but resilient enough for the everyday - the Continental GP 4000 S II tyre is constantly improving → Read More
BMC Teammachine SLR01 Disc Team review
The result of 34,000 prototypes generated by a supercomputer the size of a room, the new BMC Teammachine SLR01 Disc was worth waiting for → Read More
The best skinsuits for cycling: aero tested
We determine which of five skinsuits for cycling is the best - using aero testing on the velodrome, and also looking at comfort and value for money → Read More
Giro Empire SLX cycling shoes review
Lightweight cycling slippers which ooze style, offering finely tuned fit and a stiff sole - what's not to love about the Giro Empire SLX cycling shoes? → Read More
B’Twin Triban 540 review
The B'Twin Triban 540 is a bike on a budget without cutting corners, and a quality frame paired with a superb spec make this bike a blast to ride → Read More
B’Twin Triban 540 review
The B'Twin Triban 540 is a bike on a budget without cutting corners, and a quality frame paired with a superb spec make this bike a blast to ride → Read More
Is it a disadvantage to wear the Grand Tour leader's skinsuit? (video)
Manufacturers claim that cutting edge skinsuits are significantly faster than standard tight lycra suits. To find out how much faster and if this could affect a race result we have did an experiment → Read More
Is this 4.8kg build the ultimate hill climb bike?
The British hill climb season is in full swing and we thought it was an excellent excuse to have a go at building the ultimate bike for the job. One of the coolest things about the hill climb season is that there is no weight limit on the bike you can use. Using a customized frame and amazing components, we have endeavoured to build the Ultimate Hill Climb bike for the British Hill Climb season → Read More
Assos CS.speedfire Chronosuit S7 review
The Assos CS.speedfire Chronosuit S7 has reportedly been developed in the wind tunnel and won Olympic gold in Rio with Fabian Cancellara → Read More
This revolutionary sensor can measure your drag coefficient in real time
With a built in wind sensor and the ability to measure up to 30 different metrics, the Argon 18 smart bike is probably the most intelligent bike we've seen. → Read More