Oli Woodman
Audience Development Manager
Former BikeRadar staffer Oli is passionate about anything with wheels and/or an engine or motor. A keen eye for technical detail and a general curiosity for how things work often gives Oli a unique insight into products he's either testing or writing about. An unhealthy interest in older motor vehicles keeps him poor but happy.
Recent articles by Oli Woodman
9 tips for creating the perfect indoor training setup
Make your indoor cycling setup something to be proud of
The best budget bike pedals for mountain biking, road and casual riding
Seven affordable bike pedals that are worth your hard-earned cash
7 rookie cycling errors guaranteed to ruin your ride to work
Commuting by bike can make you happier, healthier and save you money – just don't make these mistakes
Revealed: the real reasons why cyclists shave their legs
From crashes to massages, the surprising reasons why cyclists shave their legs – and it’s not just about speed
Best hybrid bikes 2025 | Top-rated hybrid bikes and our buyer's guide
The best hybrid bikes for a range of budgets
What is a hybrid bike? A simple explanation
The anatomy of a hybrid bicycle
The best cheap road bikes 2025 | 12 budget bikes for £750 or less
Great-value budget road bikes for beginners or training from just £350
Best folding bikes in 2025: 7 of our favourite folders
The best folding bikes, as reviewed by the BikeRadar team
The complete guide to buying a used bike | Tips for buying a second-hand bike
Advice to help you buy a second-hand bike with confidence
Best kids' bikes 2025: a buyer's guide to children's bikes
Our guide to buying the best kids' bike for your child as they grow
Best bike: our buyer's guide to which bicycle type you should buy
Road bike vs. mountain bike vs. gravel bike. What types of bikes are there and the pros and cons of each
8 ways to raise the blood pressure of your bike mechanic
From dirty bikes to press-fit bottom brackets, everything your mechanic doesn't want to see or hear
Apidura bikepacking kit, a smart camera strap and technical clothing from Brynje
Plus a look back at the week's top stories on BikeRadar
The Specialized Turbo Como SL proves practical bikes don't have to be boring
New electric load-lugger looks fresh, fun and so very capable
Carbon gravel rims from WTB, a cunning luggage solution from Tailfin and a Manfrotto monopod
Plus a shiny new saddle from Prologo
Bike of the Week | The Felt Breed is a gravel race bike with a versatile streak
A preview of Felt's aluminium gravel racer
Two exquisite titanium bikes from German builder Mawis
Inspirational fast commuter and gravel bike builds
Canyon Torque freeride/park bike motorised as new Torque:ON
Shun the uplift with Shimano EP8 power
Tyre pressure monitoring from SKS, winter road shoes from Lake and CrankBrothers' latest multi-tool
Plus a neat wallet from JRD Components
Devinci launches two new Canadian-made trail bikes and they're surprisingly affordable
Trail bikes aimed at those on a budget
How to photograph a bike (and get a picture to be proud of)
Get a picture worth sharing with these pro pointers
Oli Woodman's Gear of the Year 2020
A remarkable ebike, practical clothing and home-office upgrades
A remake of a classic Brooks saddle, Shimano stopping parts and Madison's ultimate MTB jacket
Plus a clever head torch that's ideal for bikepacking
Bike of the Week | Devinci Troy Carbon XT 12S LTD
Devinci's all-rounder in its spendiest carbon guise