David Bradford
David Bradford is features editor of Cycling Weekly (print edition). He has been writing and editing professionally for more than 15 years, and has published work in national newspapers and magazines including the Independent, the Guardian, the Times, the Irish Times, Vice.com and Runner’s World. Alongside his love of cycling, David is a long-distance runner with a marathon PB of two hours 28 minutes. Having been diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) in 2006, he also writes about sight loss and hosts the podcast Ways of Not Seeing.
Latest articles by David Bradford
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Wattbike Proton review: striking a balance between functionality, practicality and price
Easy to set up with plenty of adjustability but it's not without its imperfections
By David Bradford Published
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My boutique cycling holiday broke my frugal spirit – what have I become?
Lured away to Cyprus for a taste of luxury cycling, CW's David Bradford fears he's losing touch with his spartan roots
By David Bradford Published
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'I'm the same age as Remco – he respects what I'm doing': Meet the WorldTour's youngest performance director
A familiar face to many CW readers, former full-time rider Callum McQueen is now a performance adviser to some of the sport’s biggest stars. David Bradford hears about his rapid career progress
By David Bradford Published
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'Back then I was on the edge of life – but now I'm a multi world champion': Para-cyclist Lizzi Jordan's golden comeback from near-fatal food poisoning
Keen equestrian Lizzi Jordan was riding high until a freak illness changed her life forever. Now, having swapped reins for handlebars, she is not only back in the saddle but winning on the world stage
By David Bradford Published
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'I've gone from gathering rocks on the bison farm to picking up the biggest rock of them all – Paris-Roubaix': Alison Jackson on her formative influences
The Paris-Roubaix Femmes champ talks racing by instinct and lessons learnt on the family farm
By David Bradford Published
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I'm a professor of physiology - here are 15 ways cyclists can avoid winter illness
An expert in athlete immunity has the lowdown on how to stay infection-free over winter
By David Bradford Published
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'Growing up on a bison farm in Alberta taught me the meaning of hard work': How Paris-Roubaix winner Alison Jackson got her toughness
The Canadian Classics champ on how her childhood shaped her racing – and why she wants to win the Hell of the North again but in a different way
By David Bradford Published
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'I went from Olympic rower to e-sports world champion': Jason Osborne's incredible journey from boat to bike
Never outside the top three at the UCI Esports World Champs, the rower turned WorldTour cyclist shares his recipe for indoor racing greatness
By David Bradford Published
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Cramp while cycling? Solve seizing muscles with this 15-point checklist from a health and performance professor
Dr Kevin Miller, cramp expert at Texas State University, has the latest advice on how to avoid that agonising tightening feeling
By David Bradford Published
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'I coached GB track cyclists to Olympic gold... and then won the National Road Series myself': How Monica Greenwood leapt from trackside to podium
The former GB coach on how she got back on her bike and put theory into practice... with startling results
By David Bradford Published
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My Training Space: 'I jump off my bike into the sauna – heat is no longer a limiting factor for me!'
TT veteran, Ironman and CW reader Keith Murray gives us a tour of his Taylor Swift-resounding garage
By David Bradford Published
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This 15 minute routine will strengthen your skeleton - because cycling won't
Cyclists are prone to weak bones. Here's how to keep yours strong and resilient
By David Bradford Published
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Anti-aging lifestyles compared: $2m-a-year Blueprint project vs the humble bicycle
Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson spends millions trying to defeat the ageing process, but could regular cycling be just as effective? We decided to find out
By David Bradford Published
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My Training Space: 'We live in a central London flat – our kitchen has to double up as our gym!'
Aspiring pro cyclist Lizi Brooke shows us round the city apartment training space she shares with her husband Matt
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'How did it feel to turn pro at 35? Terrifying! But I was very determined': Claire Steels tells us how to get faster year after year
The fitness trainer turned WorldTour pro talks us through a key week of training
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What are the defining traits of the modern amateur cyclist?
We recently ran an online survey asking readers to divulge their riding habits and training methods. Join us as we lift the mask and reveal the face of modern amateur cycling…
By David Bradford Published
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My Training Space: 'I don't ride to win races, I ride for what it gives me'
Yorkshireman Keith Hansom demonstrates the best use of a spare bedroom once the kids move out...
By David Bradford Published
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My Training Space: 'My dad's ashes were mixed into the paint – he comes with me on every ride!'
Bathroom fitter and sportive rider David Rhead shows us around his self-built garden getaway
By David Bradford Published
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'Whatever happens, I'm starting the club': Iffat Tejani on realising her bucket list dream of opening up cycling to Muslim women
How a life-and-death diagnosis set free a life-long ambition to break down barriers and rally a community onto bikes
By David Bradford Published
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Do cyclists really need to carb-load before a big ride?
We take a look at what the benefits of carb-loading really are - and how to do it right
By David Bradford Last updated
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From national road race title, to knee surgery, to Tour de France Femmes: Alice Towers on her 'crazy' year
The national road race champ talks injury recovery, progress and the importance of routines
By David Bradford Published
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'Cycling's been a life-saver': The record-breaking 87-year-old who still rides 150 miles a week
Downing his gardening tools, pensioner Martin Harvey got on his bike and set about writing his name into the long-distance record books
By David Bradford Published
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My Training Space: 'Work, rest and play – I do everything in here!'
Massage therapist and athletic all-rounder Andy Keegan walks us around his do-it-all garden training room
By David Bradford Published
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'Being a junior doctor can be really tough, but on the bike I'm a different person': How Zoë Langham trained for the eSports World Champs
The 24-year-old medic tells us how hard training is her way of letting off steam
By David Bradford Last updated