Author Paul Norman
Paul Norman

Paul Norman

Paul has been writing about bike tech and reviewing all things cycling for almost a decade. He had a five-year stint at Cycling Weekly and has also written for titles including CyclingNews, Cyclist and BikePerfect, as well as being a regular contributor to BikeRadar. Tech-wise, he’s covered everything from rim width to the latest cycling computers. He reviewed some of the first electric bikes for Cycling Weekly and has covered their development into the sophisticated machines they are today, on the way becoming an expert on all things electric. Paul was into gravel before it was even invented, riding a cyclocross bike across the South Downs and along muddy paths through the Chilterns. He dabbled in cross-country mountain biking too. He’s most proud of having covered the length of the South Downs Way on a crosser and fulfilling his long-time ambition to climb Monte Grappa on a road bike

Recent articles by Paul Norman
BMC Timemachine.

New BMC Timemachine follows super-wide frame trend – but it had to be reined in for the UCI

Design mirrors the Hope track bike and is tuned for 55km/h ride speeds
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Dangerholm’s latest creation blurs the gravel and XC MTB boundary even further

Aero gravel bike concept is based on the Scott Scale XC MTB frameset
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Fizik brings back iconic saddle – now with a 3D-printed upper

Arione saddle returns – but is it out of step with modern bike-fit trends?
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Kinesis RTD.

This versatile road bike has everything you need for British cycling – at a good price 

Kinesis updates the RTD with internal cabling and only a £100 price rise
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700 U LAB71 SuperSlice AM Frm - RAW

Cannondale updates the SuperSlice for a 10-watt aero gain

Similar frameset weight despite deeper profiles, and more bar and saddle position adjustment 
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New report highlights Met Police's inaction on bike thefts in London as an estimated 40,000 bicycles stolen annually

London Cycling Campaign says only 2 per cent of stolen bikes are recovered
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Continental goes wide with 35mm GP5000 S TR tyre just in time for Paris-Roubaix

Conti also introduces new 30mm width for GP5000 TT TR
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New Ventum NS1 embraces the latest road bike trends and drops 200g 

Road frameset from niche Utah brand ups the aero quotient with revised geometry
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Road bike with red question mark over the top.

Why do all road bikes look the same? 

Since the 1990s, road bike design has homogenised. Paul Norman explains why this happened, and how it might end
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Shimano Ultegra golf club.

Shimano's weirdest products of all time, from golf clubs to air-powered derailleurs

Top of the flops from the world’s largest cycle component maker
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The Paris-Roubaix 2026 route has been revealed. Will it make the race even faster?

Men’s race has 30 cobbled sectors totalling 54.8km of the 258.3km parcours, while women's race adds three new sectors
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Three rear bike lights.

Best bike lights 2026 rated and reviewed: top picks from our expert testers

The best front and rear lights to keep you visible out on the roads
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Female cyclist riding the Colnago Y1Rs aero road bike

The best aero road bikes tested by BikeRadar

The best aero road bikes tested by BikeRadar – and everything you need to know about these go-fast aerodynamic machines
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This general view shows tourists outside Edinburgh Castle on December 30, 2025, ahead of the annual Hogmanay street party which culminates in a midnight fireworks display over the castle. An estimated 100,000 people from dozens of countries are expected in Edinburgh for the New Year events, the centrepiece of which is a street party and fireworks display on December 31. (Photo by Andy Buchanan / AFP via Getty Images)

Everything you need to know about the 2027 Tour de France Great Britain Grand Départ

Routes, reaction and more for the 2027 Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes Grands Départs from the UK
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Man on Cannondale going fast with Rouvy overlay

How to increase your average cycling speed: 15 tips to ride faster

Don't (necessarily) slam that stem, tuck like a tortoise, avoid the lanes and other tips to accelerate your rides
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Man on Specialized Roubaix with Rouvy overlay

Want to start road cycling? These are the 17 essential skills you need to know

Work on these aspects of cycling to improve your road skills, enjoyment and safety
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Gravel race with Rouvy banner

13 best gravel races in the UK: these are the off-road events you need to know about

BikeRadar rounds up the top gravel events happening in the UK this year
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New Komoot Apple Watch app enables offline navigation, so you can leave your phone at home

Detailed maps and turn-by-turn routing now available without a phone 
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Davide Ballerini's X-LAB AD9 at the 2025 Tour de France

11 Chinese cycling brands you don’t know about, but should

China is making big inroads into the Western cycling market. These are the companies that should be on your radar
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Warren Rossiter riding the Cannondale Synapse for Bike of the Year 2025

Best endurance road bikes in 2026: our pick of the best bikes for speed and comfort

What to look for in an endurance road bike and our pick of the best
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Man cycles along snow-covered cycle path.

This is why your e-bike's battery dies when it's cold

Plus what you can do to keep it going further for longer
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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 15: Landscape / Peloton / Kangaroos Signal / during the 21st Santos Tour Down Under 2019 , Stage 1 a 129km stage from Adelaide to Adelaide / TDU / on January 15, 2019 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

How to watch the Tour Down Under 2026 | Global options for live TV, streaming and highlights

Stages, start times and viewing options for the men's and women's WorldTour racing opener
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Magene joins XDS-Astana as latest Chinese brand to supply a WorldTour team

Magene will provide cycling computers, smart trainers, radar tail lights and heart rate monitors
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CANADA - 2025/05/22: In this photo illustration, the Strava logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Strava moves one step closer to going public, Reuters reports

Confidential filing for initial public offering prepares the ground for a public share listing
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