Matt Baird
Editor of Cycling Plus magazine
Matt is a regular contributor to 220 Triathlon, having joined the magazine in 2008. He’s raced everything from super-sprint to Ironman, duathlons and off-road triathlons, and can regularly be seen on the roads and trails around Bristol. Matt is the author of Triathlon! from Aurum Press and is now the editor of Cycling Plus magazine.
Recent articles by Matt Baird
Why the Algarve is ideal for an early-season cycling holiday
We venture to Portugal's Quinta do Lago Resort for a challenging all-day ride on car-free roads
Review | Boost's Brompton ebike conversion kit is the lightweight, affordable route to an electric Brompton
Boost kit converts your Brompton to an ebike for less than £1,000
Riding the Peloponnese: temples and tavernas on a Greek cycling adventure
Greece is often trumped by its Mediterranean rivals when it comes to cycling sojourns, but could that be about to change?
Review | Sportful Giara Packable Jacket
A lightweight, eye-catching jacket built for bikepacking
Review | Santini Nebula Wind Jacket
Italian-made jacket for damp, windy days
Review | Giro Chrono Expert Wind Jacket
Breathable, lightweight jacket for windy days
Review | Endura FS260-Pro Adrenaline Race Cape II
While not the most breathable, the Endura FS260-Pro Adrenaline Race Cape II should be on your shortlist if you're looking for a windcape with decent wet weather performance
Review | Castelli Aria Shell jacket
Review | Uvex Rise Pro MIPS helmet
The Intermarché-Circus-Wanty pro lid hits the market, but where does it excel?
Review | Specialized Chamonix MIPS helmet
Sandwiched between the Echelon and Align, is there still a place for the Chamonix in 2024?
Review | Giro Synthe MIPS II helmet
Will the Synthe II reach the same heights as the original release? Or has the aero road helmet world moved on?
Review | MET Vinci MIPS helmet
MET’s mid-level road helmet promises trickle-down tech from Tadej Pogačar’s top-end Trenta. Will this be apparent on the road?
Review | Endura FS260-Pro MIPS II helmet
Slight strap and pad issues, but another well-crafted and light enough lid from the Scottish brand
Review | Scott ARX Plus road helmet
Can the Scott ARX Plus tick the boxes for both road and trail ventures?
Review | ABUS PowerDome helmet
Can ABUS deliver a top-class aero road helmet for close to £100?
Review | Scott RC Team Bib Shorts
Swiss brand's budget bibs
Review | Lusso Paragon Seamless Bib Shorts
Quality bibs, made in Manchester
Review | Endura Pro SL Bib Shorts
Customisable bibs from Scottish brand
Review | Giro Chrono Elite Bib Shorts
Luxury bibs made using recycled materials
Review | dhb Aeron 2.0 Short Sleeve Jersey
A smooth-feeling jersey that falls short of dhb's 'streamlined' claims
Review | Scott RC Team 10 Short Sleeve Shirt
A competitively priced jersey that doesn't quite fit the bill
Review | Ekoi Kamo Graphene Jersey
An innovative approach from Ekoi
Review | Lusso Paragon Jersey
Top-tier UK-made jersey best suited to milder temperatures
Review | Endura Pro SL Race Jersey
A lightweight sub-£100 jersey that punches above its weight