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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BMC Teammachine SLR01 Disc Team review
The result of 34,000 prototypes generated by a supercomputer the size of a room, the new BMC Teammachine SLR01 Disc was worth waiting for
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PowerBar PowerGel review
PowerBar supply the BMC team with their sports nutrition needs, but how do their PowerGels taste?
By Oliver Bridgewood Published
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New Dura-Ace can wirelessly control your Garmin from your shifters
Shimano has just launched the new Dura-Ace R9150 Di2 groupset, which can wirelessly connect to a Garmin, smart phone or other gadgets
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Best road bikes under £500: a complete buyer's guide (video)
Here's our simple guide to the best road bikes under £500: what to look for, what to expect, and how to get the most bike for your money at half a grand.
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Mavic Winter Underhelmet Cap review
Wearing a cap under your helmet is essential to keep your head and ears warm on cold winter rides.
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DT Swiss PR 1400 DiCut OXIC review
The DT Swiss PR 1400 DiCut OXIC is a new performance wheelset featuring a textured ceramic coated brake track for improved stopping power in all conditions.
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Mavic Thermo Plus Shoe Cover review
An attractive pair of overshoes with some innovative features.
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New Bontrager Transmitr allows wireless control of lights (video)
Bontrager's Transmitr allows multiple lights to be controlled from a wireless handlebar-mounted remote
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Rapha Pro Team Softshell Jacket review
Rapha Pro Team Softshell jacket
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Vision Metron 4D Compact handlebar review
The Vision Metron 4D is a carbon-fibre handlebar designed to make your bike lighter and more aerodynamic
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DT-Swiss says new wheels set 'industry benchmark' for efficiency
DT-Swiss has revealed a completely redesigned wheel line up in a association with Swiss Side. Having performed extensive aerodynamic testing the company believes its new wheels are the new benchmark
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Oakley unveils its lightest ever glasses
Oakley has just launched the EVZero, its lightest ever frame, available with either Path or the larger Range lens option
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Black Mamba Nitrile Gloves review
Are your hands repeatedly getting covered in black oil and grease? Maybe you have to maintain your bike and also perform body cavity searches in your spare time? Perhaps you just enjoy the colour black. If so, the Black Mamba Nitrile Glove could well be the product for you...
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Pearl Izumi Transfer Wool base layer review
The long sleeved Pearl Izumi Transfer wool base layer is a great option for cold weather rides, being warm, breathable and very comfortable
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Giro Prolight SLX II road shoes review
The Giro Prolight SLX II is a super light shoe but does being featherweight compromise performance? Here is our review.
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Cervélo P5 review
The Canadian brand has a strong reputation for innovation and cutting-edge bike design, but is the much-revered P5 really worth the high price?
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The hidden GPS tracker that's also a cycle computer (video)
As cyclists we all fear our pride and joy being half-inched by thieves. The Bike Hawk GPS tracker has huge potential to fight bike crime and make criminals think twice
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Castelli Body Paint 3.0 Skinsuit review
The Castelli Body Paint 3.0 is described by Castelli as being "probably the fastest suit on the World Tour,now available to non-World Tour riders." We put it to the test.
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Fizik Mistica Saddle review
The Fizik Mistica is the latest stubby saddle intended for time trial use. The shape is designed to relieve perineal pressure when in an aggressive position.
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More pictures of the new Cervélo R5
Dimension Data were spotted riding a new bike at the Dubai Tour, with a camouflage paint job masking a frame that looks to be the new Cervélo R5.
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Garmin Vector 2 review
Garmin's dual-sided pedal-based power meter updates the original Garmin Vector
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Cane Creek EE cycleworks brakes review
If you are looking to shave a chunk of weight off your bike, add some mechanical bling and have deep pockets, then the Cane Creek EE Cycleworks Brakes are one of the best options. Here is our review
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Hoy Carbon Cages and Bottle review
Knight of the realm and 5x Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy's bike brand 'Hoy' offers new bike accessories. We found out how well they perform.
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Merida Scultura 6000 review
Merida's climbing specialist in a more affordable setup
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