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
Review | Specialized S-Works Torch Lace shoes
There's knot a lot wrong with Specialized's premium lace-ups
Schmolke’s new carbon parts will transform your Brompton into a weight-weenie commuter
German lightweight specialist targets weight-focused commuters with folding bike parts range
Light bikes, mismatched kit and more – road tech the pros can't have, but you can
Due to the UCI and team sponsors, you have more choice than the pros
FSA recalls some Gossamer Pro AGX+ cranksets over detachment risk
Recall concerns cranksets sold in North America and Europe between January and December 2022
13 leg workouts for cyclists – and why you should do them
Follow these easy exercises to build up your leg strength on the bike
Suunto's cycling watch, Rapha's fastest jersey, Hutchinson Blackbird tyres, Alex Dowsett's book and high-strength energy gels
Plus all the essential news, reviews and features from the past week
New Cannondale Synapse Neo e-road bike improves power-to-weight ratio with Bosch's lightest motor
Updated Synapse Neo gains a carbon frame and dedicated road and all-road specs
Why do my knees hurt? Cycling knee pain explained and how to manage it
How to identify and treat specific overuse knee conditions for cyclists
Is continuous glucose monitoring worthwhile? The benefits, uses and drawbacks explained
We explain the science behind continuous glucose monitors plus the pros and cons of using this technology
You can now control your GoPro, lights and music from your Wahoo bike computer
Software update means you can also send structured workouts to your Wahoo from more third-party apps
Hutchinson rejoins road tyre race with ‘fastest ever’ Blackbird
Successor to the Fusion 5 Performance is claimed to be faster, lighter and tougher
Do women make the best ultra-endurance cyclists? We investigate the science and speak to race winners
Why the gap between men and women closes over longer races, and what the future holds for women's ultra-endurance cycling
New Basso Venta R gives you a taste of Italian superbike performance for less cash
Basso modernises entry-level Venta R with integration and wider tyre clearance
Carbohydrates and cycling: how to use carbs to ride faster and further
Carbohydrate intake, timing and type explained
New Giant Rev Elite MIPS helmet maximises protection and airflow while minimising weight
New model sits beneath Rev Pro in road-helmet range, providing five-star safety and MIPS at just 280g
Review | Selle Italia Novus Boost Evo 3D Kit Carbonio Superflow
Good for your bottom, bad for your bottom line
First Look | New FFWD Raw wheels use carbon spokes and CeramicSpeed bearings to save weight and roll faster
Dutch brand says €2,499 climbing wheelset is lighter, stiffer and cheaper than the competition
Vittoria launches puncture-proof RideArmor tyre as GP 4 Season rival
Italian brand claims tubeless-ready, all-season tyre is durable, comfortable and grippy
Strength training for cyclists: how to make your body bombproof
Ride faster without pain by doing these simple and cheap strengthening exercises
4in studded tyres, a 3D-printed saddle and a $1,200 sleeping bag | Lael Wilcox's Alaskan ultra setup
The ultra-distance doyenne is racing a Corvus Akio fat bike at the Iditarod Trail Invitational
Cadex tempts aero addicts and weight weenies with new Max 40 WheelSystem and Integrated Handlebars
New Race Integrated Handlebar weighs only 256g, while Max 40 WheelSystem provides unrivalled stiffness-to-weight ratio
How to adjust your saddle angle
Improve your seat comfort by adjusting the angle of your saddle
How many calories does cycling burn?
We suggest ways to calculate your cycling energy expenditure but explain why they're estimates at best
Laurens ten Dam sets 1,050km Transcordilleras FKT on drop-bar Specialized S-Works Epic World Cup
We take a closer look at the bike ten Dam rode non-stop for three days across the Andes