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
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
Review | Giro Chrono Elite Short Sleeve Jersey
Giro's top-tier jersey offers performance to match the price tag
Cycling Plus' Tour de France edition on sale now with two pull-out guides
The summer edition of Cycling Plus is out now, boasting not one but two pull-out guides to the Tour de France men's and Femmes races, plus fast gravel bikes and summer kit on test
Review | Pinnacle Race Helmet
Wallet-friendly road helmet from Evans Cycles
Review | Bell XR Spherical Road Helmet
An all-road offering with MIPS Spherical tech
Review | Velobici Alfred jacket
How practical is this beautifully made but spendy waterproof jacket?
Review | Triban Cycling Rain Jacket Gravel
A keenly priced jacket for gravel riders and commuters
Review | Altura All Roads Men’s Cycling Jacket
A stylish lightweight option for spring and autumn
Review | Kask Sintesi helmet
Can this multi-discipline helmet cut it on both gravel and tarmac?