Oliver Bridgewood
Oliver Bridgewood - no, Doctor Oliver Bridgewood - is a PhD Chemist who discovered a love of cycling. He enjoys racing time trials, hill climbs, road races and criteriums. During his time at Cycling Weekly, he worked predominantly within the tech team, also utilising his science background to produce insightful fitness articles, before moving to an entirely video-focused role heading up the Cycling Weekly YouTube channel, where his feature-length documentary 'Project 49' was his crowning glory.
Latest articles by Oliver Bridgewood
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Pro Bike: Alex Dowsett's Canyon Aeroad CF SLX (video)
This is the Canyon Aeroad CF SLX of Movistar rider and time trial specialist, Alex Dowsett
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Assos CS.speedfire Chronosuit S7 review
The Assos CS.speedfire Chronosuit S7 has reportedly been developed in the wind tunnel and won Olympic gold in Rio with Fabian Cancellara
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Mavic R-Sys SLR wheels review
Probably the best looking wheels you can buy, can the Mavic R-Sys SLR live up to expectations?
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Inside Rapha: is it just branding or a British success story?
Is Rapha a triumph of branding or one of Britain’s greatest cycling success stories? Cycling Weekly headed to north London to find out...
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This electromagnetic 'hidden motor' bike can go 100kph
High-end carbon fibre specialist Lightweight has succeeded in hiding an electromagnetic wheel based motor system inside a light and rigid carbon frame
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American Classic Road Tubeless wheels review
The American Classic Road Tubeless wheels are seriously light, but does this mean a compromise in stiffness.
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Gore Power WS SO Jersey review
The Gore Power WS SO Jersey is a slim-fitting softshell jersey straight out of the Gabba mould, designed for use in mixed weather.
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How to build your new bike
For safety reasons it is hugely important that your new bike is set up and built correctly. If you have just received a new bike in a box, then this guide is designed to help
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How to puncture proof your tyres (video)
Punctures can feel like a necessary evil for cyclists, but this useful puncture proofing hack can seriously reduce your risk of a flat tyre on the road
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Crowd sourcing campaign to launch revolutionary freehub
We previously reported on Belgian inventor Jan Deckx's ingenious invention, the D-Fix freehub. Having failed to get backing from major groupset manufactures, today sees his Indiegogo crowd sourcing page go live...
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Rotor 2INpower power meter review
The Rotor 2INpower power meter is a bottom bracket and crank arm based power meter that measures independent right/left leg power. Here is our review.
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Bontrager R4 320 tyres review
Put simply, the Bontrager R4 320 tyres are the fastest tyres that we've ever tested, overshadowing even the Continental GP4000S tyres when it comes to speed.
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Pegatin custom stickers review
If you want to give your bike the pro touch, then these Pegatin frame stickers are one of the easiest (and least expensive) ways that you can go about it
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Aero bike vs climbing bike: Bauke Mollema tells us which he prefers
Do you chose an aero bike or a climbing bike? Trek-Segafredo rider Bauke Mollema explains which he prefers and when out of the Trek Madone aero bike and Trek Emonda climbing bike
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Project 49: How to ride a 25-mile time trial in under 50 minutes (video)
The inside story of one determined Cycling Weekly journalist’s mission to break 50 minutes for the 25-mile time trial
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Colnago launches new V2-R aero bike
The Colnago V2-R is top-end aero race bike intended to replace the Italian brand's V1-R model
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Rapha launches new Aerosuit and Aero Jersey
New for spring/summer 2015 Rapha has launched its new Aero range including the Aerosuit and Aero Jersey.
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Enve SES 4.5 wheelset review
They certainly sit up there amongst the most desirable and bling wheels money can buy, but are the Enve SES 4.5 clinchers worthy of their high price tag? We put them to the test for several months.
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Thibaut Pinot spotted with a new unreleased Lapierre at the Giro d'Italia
FDJ team leader Thibaut Pinot appears to be riding what we suspect to be a new, custom painted Lapierre Aircode at the Giro d'Italia.
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New bikes on show from Ridley, Genesis, Saracen and Rapide
New bikes from Ridley, Genesis, Saracen and Rapide were on display at last week's Sportline show. Here we present some of the highlights and standouts.
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DMT RS1 review
The DMT RS1 is the latest high performance road cycling shoe from the Italian brand. It was developed with and has been worn by Olympic Omnium Champion, Elia Viviani
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Should you buy a smart turbo trainer?
We investigate whether a smart turbo trainer is really worth the money over a conventional one
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Rapha Pro Team Shadow leg warmers review
The Rapha Pro Team Shadow leg warmers are designed to be the best windproof, water-resistant and breathable leg warmers for use in foul weather.
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Ritchey WCS Carbon Streem II handlebars review
The Ritchey WCS Carbon Streem II handlebars are aerodynamically shaped carbon-fibre handlebars designed to reduce your drag and weight
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