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
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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Women's WorldTour bikes 2026

Three Tarmacs, three Aeroads and no Campagnolo | 2026 Women’s WorldTour bikes and equipment

All the bikes and components used by the 14 women's WorldTour teams in 2026
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WorldTour bikes 2026

Scott, Ridley and Orbea are back, but still no Factor – 2026 men's WorldTour bikes and trends analysed

All the bikes and components used by the 18 men’s WorldTour teams in 2026 and what’s changed this year
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City bike locked to a bike rack with two D-locksa

Sold Secure bike lock ratings explained | Diamond, Gold, Silver and Bronze rated locks compared

What are the differences between each Sold Secure lock rating? And is it actually worth buying a higher-rated one?
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Pro Stealth 3D saddle

Pro's first 3D-printed saddle helps you get 'more aero and more comfortable'

The new Stealth 3D's hexagonal cells are designed to absorb vibrations, reducing road buzz and rider fatigue
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PORTIMAO, PORTUGAL - FEBRUARY 19: Wout Van Aert of Belgium and Team Visma | Lease a Bike prior to the 51st Volta ao Algarve em Bicicleta, Stage 1 a 192.2km stage from Portimao to Lagos on February 19, 2025 in Portimao, Portugal. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

The UCI rule changes for 2026 you need to know about

Everything the UCI is banning in road races from January
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Man riding a Merida One Forty 6000 around a corner in the snow

Cycling in the snow: our top tips on how to stay safe and have fun in icy conditions

Cold weather calls for extra care – or specialist equipment
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Person riding electric bike.

Eight reasons why your next bike should be electric 

Riding an electric bike isn't 'cheating' – it's a great way to increase your cycling enjoyment
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Gravel groupsets explained: everything you need to know about Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo and Microshift gravel groupsets

Single or double chainring, gear range and other key considerations when choosing the best gravel bike groupset for your riding style
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Sportful takes over from Assos as kit supplier to Tudor Pro Cycling for 2026

Swiss team heads to Italy for its clothing next year
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Map showing Samuel Shaw ride from Auckland to Wellington.

Sam Shaw sets new Auckland to Wellington record, following Lachlan Morton controversy 

Mountain biker's time betters Lachlan Morton's, set in February, for the 638km ride
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Garmin Varia RCT715 combines rear light, rear safety camera, and a rear radar

What are rearview radar bike lights and should you use one?

A rearview radar can up your situational awareness, but it’s not a substitute for keeping alert as you ride
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Virginia Tech has a new safest helmet: these are now the safest lids according to its independent testing

Virginia Tech has rated 284 cycling helmets for safety, with the top spot taken by the Canyon Deflectr
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Katy Marchant of Great Britain and Sophie Capewell of Great Britain and Emma Finucane of Great Britain during the Cycling Track Women's Team Sprint First Round on Day 10 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at National Velodrome on August 5, 2024 in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France. (Photo by Marcel ter Bals/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images)

UCI confirms equal number of women's and men's starts in cycling at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Gender parity continues from the 2024 Games
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Cyclist in black riding the Ridgeback Arcus 3 urban eBike

Government allocates £626m to English councils to promote active travel 

Councils also ranked on their promotion of active travel
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New BBB Signal Radar rear light works without a head unit

In-built speaker alerts you to approaching vehicles
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