Simon Withers

Simon has been cycling for as long as he can remember, and more seriously since his time at university in the Dark Ages (the 1980s). This has taken in time trialling, duathlon and triathlon and he has toured extensively in Asia and Australasia, including riding solo 2900km from Cairns to Melbourne. He’s been testing bikes and working for Cycling Plus in various capacities for nearly 20 years.

Recent articles by Simon Withers

Altura Heritage 40-litre panniers

Review Altura Heritage 40-litre panniers (pair)

GBP £100.00 RRP USD $130.00 EUR €125.00 AUD $175.00 for pair

Pack shot of the Orbea Avant H60 D road bike

Review Orbea Avant H60-D

GBP £1159.00 RRP

Lazer Genesis road cycling helmet

Road Cycling Helmets

Review Lazer Genesis helmet

GBP £180.00 RRP

Pack shot of the Vitus Zenium Tiagra road bike

Review Vitus Zenium Tiagra

GBP £1100.00 RRP USD $1400.00 EUR €1500.00 AUD $1900.00

Endura Pro SL road cycling helmet

Road Cycling Helmets

Review Endura Pro SL helmet

GBP £150.00 RRP EUR €200.00

Pack shot of the Ribble Endurance 725 Disc – Base road bike

Review Ribble Endurance 725 Disc – Base

GBP £1299.00 RRP USD $1487.00 EUR €1252.00 AUD $2149.00

Pack shot of the Van Rysel EDR AF road bike

Review Van Rysel EDR AF

GBP £1200.00 RRP EUR €1099.00

Pack shot of the Planet X London Road road bike

Review Planet X London Road

GBP £800.00 RRP

Pack shot of the Boardman SLR 8.9 road bike

Review Boardman SLR 8.9

GBP £1100.00 RRP

Pack shot of the Giant Contend AR3 road bike

Review Giant Contend AR3

GBP £1099.00 RRP USD $1250.00 AUD $1599.00

Pack shot of the Genesis CDA gravel bike

Review Genesis CDA 30

GBP £999.00 RRP

Pack shot of the Boardman ADV 8.9 road/gravel bike

£1,000 Bike of the Year Boardman ADV 8.9

GBP £1100.00 RRP

Bryton Rider 420T GPS device for cyclists

Review Bryton Rider 420T

GBP £190.00 RRP USD $230.00 AUD $340.00

The best saddle bags | Carry tools and other kit in comfort

The best saddle bags | Carry tools and other kit in comfort

Van Rysel Roadr 500 road cycling helmet

Road Cycling Helmets

Review Van Rysel RoadR 500 helmet

GBP £30.00 RRP USD $50.00