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

Everything you need to know about cycling with cleats

Our essential guide to switching to cycling with cleats and clipless pedals, from the benefits to practical real-world advice
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These are the 6 rules the UCI needs to ditch

From controversial fit limitations to outdated wheel sizes, these UCI tech rules are fit for the chop
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Summer's nearly over – make sure you're seen with our buyer's guide to the best bike lights

Our pick of the best front and rear lights to keep you visible out on the roads
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How to watch the 2025 Vuelta a España | Global options for live streams, broadcasters and highlights

All the options to follow the last grand tour of the year
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Bike tyre sizes explained: MTB, gravel, hybrid and road rubber demystified

How to find the right-size tyre for your mountain, road, gravel or hybrid bike
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8 road bikes you can still buy with rim brakes in 2025

They're a dying breed, but there are still options out there
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This is how hot weather affects your tyre pressure (and why hookless rims need extra care)

Heat and altitude can raise your tyre pressures – and for riders on hookless rims, that could mean crossing safe limits
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This key update to the Wahoo Kickr Rollr could fix its one big flaw

Wahoo brings onboard power to the Kickr Rollr
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Road bike disc brakes: everything you need to know about road cycling's most controversial tech

What disc brakes are, how they work and that disc brakes vs rim brakes question answered
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Virginia Tech downgrades 139 bike helmets in its influential rankings: these are now the safest according to its independent testing

Virginia Tech has rated 277 cycling helmets for safety, with the top-performing lists dominated by MIPS
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The green jersey that never was: Jasper Philipsen's Canyon Aeroad CFR for the 2025 Tour de France

The bike Philipsen rode to victory on stage 1
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Arnaud De Lie's Orbea Orca Aero is a sprinter's dream and packs special grease

Belgian sprinter rides Orbea's top-spec aero bike
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Felix Gall's Van Rysel RCR-F is an 'affordable' choice – but it's no longer the cheapest Tour de France bike

Gall has switched between Van Rysel’s heavier aero bike and the lighter RCR Pro as the Tour has progressed
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How to watch Tour de France Femmes 2025: TV guide and live streams with stage start times

BikeRadar's guide on how to watch the Tour de France Femmes in the UK, USA, Australia and Europe
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Davide Ballerini’s X-Lab AD9 for the 2025 Tour de France is lighter than you might think

A chunky aero bike from the Chinese XDS brand
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Demi Vollering will ride a custom-painted Specialized S-Works Tarmac at the Tour de France Femmes

Limited-edition frameset evokes Vollering’s family roots in horticulture
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Tobias Johannessen’s Ridley Noah Fast 3.0 is surprisingly weighty for a Tour de France bike

A closer look at the Norwegian team's hyper-aggressive aero bike
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Remco Evenepoel’s gold Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 for the Tour de France had $600 chainrings and $20 bottle cages

A custom gold paintjob for the 2024 Olympic road and time trial champion, who abandoned on stage 14
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