Jack Evans
Digital Writer
Jack Evans is a digital writer for BikeRadar.com Jack learnt to ride on rough Cotswold trails before switching to tarmac in his teens. Gravel riding and cyclocross racing (badly) has since taken him back to his roots. Most at home scaling south Wales climbs, Jack more commonly escapes his home in Birmingham via the lanes and bridleways of Worcestershire, riding either his Canyon Ultimate road bike or Canyon Grail gravel bike. He wishes he was as good at riding as he is drinking espresso. But he has completed the 296km Dragon Devil sportive in under 10 hours and twice finished in the top 100 at the UK National Hill Climb Championships. Jack is an NCTJ-trained journalist and a former press agency hack with bylines in The Times, Daily Telegraph and Daily Mirror. He was once electrocuted for a Sun frontpage exclusive and taste-tested camel milk for The Times.
Recent articles by Jack Evans
9 of the best aero road helmets tested by BikeRadar
Wind-cheating helmets for road riding, as reviewed by the BikeRadar test team
How to lose weight through cycling: 13 tips to help you shed the pounds
The best ways to get fitter and lighter on the bike
Tour de France jargon buster: all the cycling terms you need to know
Don’t know your bidon from your lanterne rouge? BikeRadar’s glossary of Tour de France terms is here to help
How to increase your average cycling speed: 15 tips to ride faster
Don't (necessarily) slam that stem, tuck like a tortoise, avoid the lanes and other tips to accelerate your rides
Want stronger legs for cycling? 13 leg workouts for cyclists – and why you should do them
Follow these easy exercises to build up your leg strength on the bike
The best heart-rate monitors for cycling (including the one you should buy), as tested by BikeRadar
We rate the best chest straps to measure your heart rate while cycling
How to set the correct saddle height on your bike for improved comfort and performance
Our complete guide to accurately setting your bike seat height, as well as fore/aft and tilt
Your ideal body weight for cycling might not be as light as you think – sports nutritionists explain why
Expert tips on aligning your weight, nutrition and training with your riding goals
Eight of the best upgrades you can make to your bike – without breaking the bank
Marginal costs for major gains
Save money by making your own energy drinks – this is how you do it
Save cash with homemade sports hydration
Best short-nose saddles 2025 | 10 of the best short saddles
Our top-rated short-nose saddles for road and gravel riding, plus how to pick the best short saddle for you
Why your knees hurt from cycling – and how to treat common injuries
How to identify and treat specific overuse knee conditions for cyclists
Strength training for cyclists: how to make your body bombproof
Ride faster without pain by doing these simple strengthening exercises
The road bike tech the pros can't have, but you can
Due to the UCI and team sponsors, you have more choice than the pros
Losing belly fat through cycling | Myths debunked and top tips
Top tips for getting leaner, healthier and faster
Which muscles does cycling work and how can you train them?
Key muscle groups used when riding and how they're employed
What is bonking? The causes and how to avoid it
Essential tips to prevent that sudden, catastrophic loss of energy
The best winter cycling jackets for 2025: 9 of the best windproof and water-resistant winter jackets
Outer layers that will keep you warm and dry
The best pannier bags – six top-rated bags for commuting and touring
Our pick of the best pannier bags and racks for travelling light and loading up
power2max's gravel power meter, lightweight Lake shoes, bike-fitter approved insoles and a custom Nopinz skinsuit
Plus all the highlights from BikeRadar this week
Best cycling recovery drinks in 2025: our favourite carb and protein mixes for post-ride refuelling
Find the best recovery drink for your riding and learn more about post-ride recovery in our buyer's guide
The best books for cyclists | BikeRadar's reading list for cycling bookworms
Treat the cyclist in your life to a brand-new read
Protein for cycling: are you eating enough to recover fast and get stronger?
We explain everything cyclists need to know about this muscle-building micronutrient
Long-term review | Carbon exotica for Jack's Giant TCX Advanced Pro 2
Jack returns to riding on a gravel-ready TCX with an upgraded carbon cockpit