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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Fizik R1B Uomo shoes review
The Fizik R1B Uomo shoes are exquisite shoes that are light, stiff and comfortable. However they're eye-wateringly expensive and difficult to keep clean.
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WyndyMilla to supply custom bikes to Sahara Force India Formula One team
Custom painted Wyndymilla bikes in Formula One colours with Pirelli tyres and Zipp 454 wheels
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How to get the most out of bad weather riding
We give you some top tips on making the most of the bad weather
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Specialized S-Works Evade Helmet review
The Specialized S-Works Evade helmet is one of the most popular lids on the market and is the choice for many teams in the professional peloton. How does compare to others and does it get too hot? read on to find out.
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New DT-Swiss wheels tick all the performance boxes
DT-Swiss has just launched its new ERC 1100 DICUT disc specific aero wheels. Here is everything you need to know and our first impressions riding them
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Pro bikes: Nairo Quintana's Canyon Ultimate CF SLX (video)
Nairo Quintana's bike of choice for all races in the 2018 season is this Canyon Ultimate CF SLX, with Campagnolo Super Record EPS electronic groupset
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Mavic Cosmic Pro Carbon SL UST
The new tubeless update to Mavic's 40mm mid-section wheel has a more aerodynamic rim than before plus a slightly lower overall wheel weight when the tyres are factored in – and they roll fast!
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New Canyon Speedmax CF SLX officially unveiled
The new Canyon Speedmax CF SLX has been launched ahead of the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.
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SiS Caffeine Double Espresso gel review
SiS have launched a new gel which contains twice the caffeine content of their current products.
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Giro Empire SLX cycling shoes review
Lightweight cycling slippers which ooze style, offering finely tuned fit and a stiff sole - what's not to love about the Giro Empire SLX cycling shoes?
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Giant Propel Advanced SL 0 review
Launched back in 2013, the Giant Propel Advanced SL 0 has been around a while but it remains a top-spec aero bike and is used by the Giant Sunweb team. How does it stack up against more modern alternatives?
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Cipollini NK1K review
The Cipollini NK1K is an Italian-made premium aero road bike from the brand of the flamboyant sprinter Mario Cipollini
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Association of Professional Cyclists calls for UCI to suspend disc brake testing
The Cyclistes Professionnels Associés (CPA) and Equipment Commission have called upon the UCI to suspend testing of disc brakes following the Ventoso injury at Paris-Roubaix
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Pearl Izumi Elite Amfib bib tights review
Deep winter bib tights designed for the coldest road cycling conditions
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SKS Raceblade Pro Stealth mudguards review
SKS Raceblade Pro Stealth mudguards are designed to be a really easy to use set of clip on mudguards. Here is our review
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Merida Scultura Disc Team Edition (video) review
We put the new Merida Scultura Disc through its paces over the cobbles, seeing if it is up to the standards of the excellent standard rim brake Scultura
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Sole Signature CD Thin Insoles review
Do you have high arches or flat feet? If like many cyclists you suffer from foot pains and struggle to find comfortable shoes, these heat-mouldable insoles may hold the answer...
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Vitus Venon VR Disc - First Ride review
The Vitus Venon VR Disc packs a lot of bike into a competitively priced package. We travelled to Calpe with test the bike with cycling legend Sean Kelly.
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BMC Granfondo GF01 Disc Ultegra review
Can a bike really be good for both racing and sportives? BMC thinks so
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The biggest cycling clothing company you've never heard of
We visited clothing brand Alé's factory in Italy. The company is a lot older and bigger than you might think
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Merida Reacto Team E review
The Merida Reacto Team E is same frame as used by the Lampre Pro Team. Cycling Weekly has put it through its paces to see how it stacks up against the competition
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Parlee Altum-R review
Massachusetts-based Parlee has a reputation for high-end custom-made carbon-fibre frames, but in recent years the company has developed several Asian-built frames to reach a wider market. The Parlee Altum is one of those and seeks to combine light weight, stiffness and comfort
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Check out this clever new bike brake light (video)
Once in a while you see an invention where you think 'how has no one made one of these before?' The IIumenox rear bike brake light appears to be just that.
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Is this the lightest disc brake road bike in the world?
A custom built road bike, built around a Cannondale SuperSix Evo HiMod frame is laying claim to be the lightest road bike in the world equipped with hydraulic disc brakes
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