Sam Jones
Sam Jones has worked for nearly 10 years in cycling advocacy and communications. Formerly the Cape Wrath Fellowship custodian, he is a freelance commentator on cycling issues who works in the Surrey Hills on countryside access issues. A keen bikepacker he can be found riding what the UK would like to think is gravel but is actually mostly mud.
Latest articles by Sam Jones
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I've been bike commuting for 20 years, here are 13 mistakes beginners make
Replacing regular car journeys with bike rides is a joy, even more so if you avoid this early pitfalls
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Why I learned to stop worrying and love the puncture
Sam Jones has fostered an appreciation for punctures since his first flat, back in the year 2000
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I realised when my toddler slept in that family bikepacking was possible: 8 tips for bikepacking with children
Just remember to take a bucket with a lid, writes Sam Jones
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Is it possible to go bikepacking on an e-bike?
Spoiler alert - according to Sam Jones, the answer is a resounding 'yes'
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Electric Bikes should not be classified differently to analog bikes - here's why
Sam Jones argues that a two-tier system adds unnecessary complications and could even discourage e-bike use
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Tailfin's ecosystem reminds me of Apple's approach: go all-in, and it works
Sam Jones puts their Mini Panniers, Half Frame Bag and Packing Cubes to the test
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Does gravel need a code of conduct?
Gravel is becoming increasingly popular, all over the world. Not everyone is happy about that. Sam Jones discusses what riders can do to smooth relationships with landowners
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Is the Cycle to Work scheme disadvantaging those who really need it?
Questions have been raised about the commission providers charge local bike shops - but the scheme could be improved for users, too
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Are pockets on the Specialized Men's Prime SWAT Bib Shorts worth parting with extra cash? Perhaps
Pockets come at a premium, but these are a treat to wear if they meet your budget
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The government should make ebikes cheaper, not more powerful, if they want more people on bikes
No one with any real interest in seeing an uptake in cycling in the UK has called for the changes, argues advocacy expert Sam Jones
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