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

Eurobike's future in doubt as two key partners pull out of world’s biggest cycling trade show

Major German bike industry bodies dissatisfied with show’s direction of travel
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Disc brake pads explained: organic vs sintered vs semi-metallic

Everything you need to know about disc brake pads
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The complete guide to bottom bracket standards

Do you know your BSA from your T47?
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What is a bottom bracket? All you need to know about this essential bicycle component

We explain all you need to know about this integral, but confusingly-named component
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The clocks have changed – this is what you need to do to cycle safely in the dark

Our tips on how to stay safe when riding at night
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Wilier updates its Filante aero all-rounder race bike, claiming a 13.6% improvement in aerodynamics 

The Filante gets a full makeover to improve aero performance and stiffness 
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2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift is the longest ever and visits Mont Ventoux

Race starts by Lake Geneva and finishes in Nice
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2026 Tour de France route revealed: race will finish on iconic climb not once but twice

Plus, the race starts with a team time trial for the first time since 1971 and retains Montmartre climb on the final stage
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Cycle to Work Scheme found to deliver annual benefits of £573m to UK economy

Independent research quantifies benefits to employees, employers, bike shops – and HM Treasury
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The Tour de France slows rise of far right: "It looked like our town was actually important"

Voting in towns and villages on the route of the Tour found to shift less to the right than nearby areas, according to new research
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15 tips for cycling in the rain, from what to wear to how to prep your bike

Embrace the rain with our top tips
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MAAP says its new Pro Aero jersey can save you up to 8 watts at 40km/h

WorldTour-level jersey comes with woven-in ribs on the sleeves to make you faster
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10 most controversial changes in road-cycling tech from the last 100 years

Here’s the tech the pros and the rest of us have moaned about the most
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This wax could triple the lifespan of your bike's drivetrain

Three new hot wax options and two drip waxes to keep road, gravel and mountain bikes rolling smoothly
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Which clipless road bike pedals have the lowest stack height? 

The leading options compared
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Pogačar earned €12 million in 2025 – how does his pay compare to cycling's other all-time greats?

And why he's not likely to sign for another team any time soon
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Silca launches new TPU inner tubes, despite Josh Poertner's bad experiences

Silca Ultimate TPU tubes target the main points of failure with current designs
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Bike lights don't need to be powerful, plus more takeaways from my latest group test

You don’t need to go big to see in the dark
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The Oxford Ultratorch CL1000 delivers solid performance but is starting to look dated

Large format provides powerful output, although runtime is short
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New T Line Electric is Brompton's lightest ebike yet at 14.1kg

All Brompton’s electric bikes now powered by its rear-hub motor, replacing the C and P Lines' front-hub motor
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E-cargo bikes could be the key to winning over cycling sceptics, says study

Researchers gave 49 UK families an electric cargo bike for a month, and found they were used to replace cars for many journeys, with riders reporting greater tolerance by drivers
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Moon's Titan Mini is a compact light that doesn't inspire massive confidence

Small and lightweight with a pronounced central spot
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