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

Side view Cannondale CAAD Optimo 105 white background

Cannondale CAAD Optimo 105 review

£1,000

The newest incarnation of the Triban 520, minus the B’Twin branding

Decathlon Triban 520 Disc review

£730.00 RRP

Its carbon frame and full-carbon fork are paired with an all-carbon cockpit

Canyon Endurace CF SL Disc 8.0 Pro review

£2,449.00 RRP

6 of the best: Saddle Bags

6 of the best: saddle bags

6 of the best mid-price all-round saddles

6 of the best mid-price all-round saddles

Do you really need the Revo Via?

Flaer Revo Via review

£250.00 RRP

If you’re looking to put in the miles, give the Merida a try

Merida Scultura 5000 first ride review

£1,750.00 RRP

The Scott Addict – stiff, light and racy

Scott Addict 30 review

£2,099.00 RRP

Cannondale's SuperSix Evo Ultegra: race bike handling balanced with comfort

Cannondale SuperSix Evo Ultegra review

£2,100.00 RRP

In the drops you can hammer it with the best of them

Cube Agree C:62 Pro review

£1,999.00 RRP

As is often the case with Giant, the TCR scores immediately with its components

Giant TCR Advanced 1 review

£1,775.00 RRP

The pro-inspired frame genuinely delivers a pro-influenced ride

BMC Teammachine SLR03 review

£1,599.00 RRP

The 2018 Aircode SL 900 Ultimate with Shimano Di2 and Mavic Cosmic wheels

Lapierre Aircode SL900 Ultimate first ride review

Great braking control from the Shimano Ultegra hydraulic discs

Wilier-Triestina Cento10NDR first ride review