Russell Burton
Photographer and tester
Russell Burton is a photographer and tester for BikeRadar, Cycling Plus and Mountain Biking UK. As an experienced snapper with decades behind the lens, Russell has shot thousands of bike tests and features, but is an experienced rider and tester, too, putting gravel and MTB gear through its paces around Salisbury Plain and the Scottish Highlands. Big days outdoors mean that Russell needs equipment that lasts.
Recent articles by Russell Burton
Review | Velocio Ultralight Trail Hooded Jacket
Designed for maximum versatility in a lightweight pocket-sized package, does the Ultralight Trail deliver?
Review | Rapha Men’s Explore Lightweight Jacket
A packable and stylish jacket designed for bikepacking, commuting and general outdoor use
Review | 7mesh Men’s Northwoods Windshell
A highly specified jacket for riding in comfort, but is it worth the investment?
Review | Specialized Men’s Trail Wind Jacket
Packable overhead jacket designed for on and off the bike
Review | Madison Roam Men’s Lightweight Windproof Packable Jacket
Packable emergency weather-proofing that won’t break the bank
Review | Prime Orra Gravel Wheelset
Solid all-round performers for a compellingly low price
Black Inc Thirty Four gravel wheelset review
Premium-spec gravel wheels for a premium price
Review | Parcours Alta Gravel Wheelset
A solid British wheel that impresses more on all-road terrain than gravel
Review | ENVE Foundation AG25 Gravel Wheelset
Gravel all-rounders at a high price
Review | Hunt 25 Carbon Gravel Race Wheelset
Carbon gravel wheels that promise plenty of bang for your buck
Review | Reserve 25/GR Gravel Wheelset
A stiff and speedy gravel wheelset
Review | Campagnolo Levante Gravel Wheelset
Does a beautiful finish translate to outstanding performance?
Review | Just Riding Along Monitor Carbon gravel wheelset
Built-to-order carbon gravel wheels
Review | Cannondale Junction helmet
Well-priced all-road helmet that delivers on quality and performance
Review | Ass Savers Win Wing Gravel mudguard
Minimalist clip-on mudguard for rear-end protection
Review | Lupine SL AF front light
An expensive but high-quality StVZO-compliant light
Review | Busch + Müller IQ-XM Speed front light
A commuter-friendly light with StVZO compliance
Review | Supernova M99 Mini Pro B54 front light
An StVZO-compliant light with a high-beam option
Review | Trek Commuter Pro RT front light
Versatile trail-to-town front light with Kindbeam technology
Review | Exposure Strada Mk11 SB AKTiv front light
Road-specific light with glare-saving, auto-dimming tech
Review | Magicshine ZX Pro StVZO front light
StVZO light designed for daily commuting
Review | 7Mesh CoPilot waterproof jacket
A streamlined update of this popular jacket delivers waterproof protection with bikepacking practicality
Review | Gore Endure waterproof jacket
Bike-specific waterproof performance meets casual style without compromising the benefits of either
Review | Patagonia Dirt Roamer Storm waterproof jacket
Designed for mountain biking in all weathers, this is a distinctive pullover-style jacket that does not disappoint