
Ian Osborne
Contributor
Ian Osborne is a contributor to BikeRadar and Cycling Plus magazine. He grew up riding BMX and working part-time in bike shops to feed his habit. After travelling the world, usually with a bike, he started working on mountain bike magazines, going back to his roots by playing in the dirt racing downhill and taking part in early four-cross events. Ian has since raced everything from cross-country MTB to 24-hour events, and over the last 20 years has graduated into the world of Lycra, skinny tyres and time trial bikes before catching the Ironman triathlon bug. He continues to ride bikes of all types on a regular basis and occasionally still races for fun.
Recent articles by Ian Osborne

The best short-sleeve cycling jerseys for summer riding, as tested by BikeRadar
We've whittled down your best options for pedalling in style and comfort this summer

Review | Endura FS260 Pro Thermo Bibknicker bib shorts
Three-quarter length bib shorts for winter riding

Review | Decathlon Triban RC500 bib shorts
Budget bibs that have many of the key ingredients found in pricier products

Review | Castelli Endurance 3 bib shorts
As the name suggests, these are designed for all-day epics

Review | Lusso Carbon v2 Bib Shorts
Comfortable, breathable shorts for all-day in the saddle

Review | Le Col Pro Bib Shorts
Designed to deliver top-end performance for the rigours of hard training and racing

Review | Endura FS260-Pro Bib Short
Well-executed and classy pair of hardwearing bibs at a great price

Review | dhb Aeron Bib Shorts
Reasonably priced bibs that punch above their price range

Review | Assos Mille GT Summer Bib Shorts GTS
High-end bibs designed for long, hot rides

Review | Rapha Core Cargo Bib Shorts
Multi-purpose bibs with useful pockets in a well-thought out package

Review | Huub Aventus bib shorts
Huub's top-of-the-line bibs are lightweight, comfortable and – apparently – fast

Review | Sportful Giara bib shorts
Italian-designed bibs for heading into the rough stuff

Review | Endura Pro SL Shell Jacket II
Highly breathable and fully waterproof jacket

Review | Altura Classic Waterproof jacket
Super-lightweight and packable with some fit issues

Review | Giro Chrono Expert Rain Jacket
Well-constructed jacket let down by fit niggles

Review | Madison Peloton Waterproof Jacket
A do-it-all waterproof with a more casual cut

Review | Q36.5 R.Shell Jacket
High-end jacket with performance to match

Review | Van Rysel RCR Ultralight Packable jacket
A good-value jacket to protect against short showers

Review | Assos Equipe RS Schlosshund Rain Jacket
A jacket designed for the worst conditions

Review | Santini Guard Nimbus Rain Jacket
A deceptively good form-fitting jacket for lighter rain duties

Review | Gore-Tex Paclite jacket
A quality waterproof that’s ideal for winter use

Review | Castelli Idro Pro 2 jacket
High-performance pro-level rain jacket

Review | Giro Chrono Expert jersey and bib shorts
Recycled materials with a great fit

Review | Bontrager Circuit MIPS helmet
All-rounder cycling helmet with Multi-directional Impact Protection System for added helmet safety