John Whitney
Deputy editor, Cycling Plus
Cycling Plus deputy editor and tireless domestique John has been putting in a shift for the magazine for seven years. Despite having been a ‘proper’ road cyclist for the last decade, he still can’t work out what his main motivation for punishing all-day rides is. A freewheeling attitude towards cake is the popular theory, however.
Recent articles by John Whitney
These are the 7 training mistakes I see most often, says world-renowned cycling coach
From inconsistent training to working too hard, too fast, Joe Friel has seen it all in his 45 years of coaching
Fit older male cyclists face these hidden heart risks – here's why that shouldn't put you off riding
Heart scarring and irregular rhythms are much more likely in older people when they are engaged with intense cycling, a new study has shown
John Whitney | Neither banned nor recommended, the UCI continues to cast ketones as the Schrödinger's cat of performance enhancers
The UCI's latest statement on ketones belongs to the 'let me be clear' genre of political double-speak
Why century-old wonder supplement creatine is the only one you ever need take
Not only is creatine backed up by years of scientific research, it's also very cheap
Cycling gives my sugar obsession cover – here's why the habit is so hard to kick and how science can help
Is sugar addictive and how does it affect your cycling?
"Cycling is the best way to age gracefully," says Olympian Ed Clancy, who has turned 40 and written a training manual for midlife cyclists everywhere
The triple Olympic champion wants you to learn from the training mistakes he's made along the way
Tour de France Femmes stage 9 preview | Final stage sees three of the race's biggest climbs and a potential GC reshuffle
Everything you need to know about stage 9: Praz-sur-Arly > Châtel Les Portes du Soleil
Tour de France Femmes 2025 stage 8 preview | Will the queen stage prove pivotal for yellow jersey contenders?
Everything you need to know about stage 8: Chambéry Saint-François-Longchamp > Col de la Madeleine
Tour de France Femmes stage 7 preview | Can Kim Le Court strengthen her grip on GC as the race heads into the Alps?
Everything you need to know about stage 7: Bourg-en-Bresse > Chambéry
Tour de France Femmes stage 6 preview | Who will step up as the race enters the mountains?
Everything you need to know about stage 6: Clermont-Ferrand > Ambert
Tour de France Femmes stage 5 preview | Can Marianne Vos retain the yellow jersey on the Tour's longest stage?
Everything you need to know about stage 5: Chasseneuil-du-Poitou Futuroscope > Guéret
Tour de France Femmes stage 4 preview | Blink and you'll miss a sprint finish as the race heads south
Everything you need to know about stage 4: Saumur > Poitiers
Tour de France Femmes 2025: our full team-by-team guide
How the teams line up for the 2025 Tour
Tour de France Femmes stage 3 preview | Sprinters set for battle on one of this year's few chances
Everything you need to know about stage 3: La Gacilly > Angers
Tour de France questions answered | Why are Tour de France cyclists built the way they are?
Explaining the physiology of these elite athletes
Tour de France Femmes stage 2 preview | Racing returns to a city steeped in France's rich cycling history
Everything you need to know about stage 2: Brest > Quimper
Tour de France stage 21 preview | The final stage sees three climbs disrupt tradition – can the sprinters still win in Paris?
Everything you need to know about stage 21: Mantes-la-Ville > Paris
Tour de France Femmes stage 1 preview | Why you should expect a punchy start to the racing in Plumelec
Everything you need to know about stage 1: Vannes > Plumelec
Tour de France stage 20 preview | Final stage before Paris could see a win for the breakaway
Everything you need to know about stage 20: Nantua > Pontarlier
How to watch Tour de France Femmes 2025: TV guide and live streams with stage start times
BikeRadar's guide on how to watch the Tour de France Femmes in the UK, USA, Australia and Europe
Tour de France Femmes 2025 preview: 5 key talking points ahead of the Grand Depart
The most anticipated Tour de France Femmes so far starts this weekend
Updated | Tour de France stage 19 preview: Cattle disease outbreak shortens stage, but summit finish at La Plagne remains
Everything you need to know about stage 19: Albertville > La Plagne
Tour de France questions answered | What do Tour de France riders eat?
The days of white pasta and boiled chicken are over
Tour de France stage 18 preview | Expect a GC battle royale on the highest stage of the race
Everything you need to know about stage 18: Vif > Col de la Loze