Author Ben Delaney
Ben Delaney

Ben Delaney

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Ben Delaney is a journalist with more than two decades of experience writing for and editing some of the biggest publications in cycling. Having studied journalism at the University of New Mexico, Ben has worked for Bicycle Retailer & Industry News, VeloNews and BikeRadar. He has also previously worked as Global Brand Communications Manager for Specialized. Ben covers all things road and gravel, and can be found logging big miles in the Rocky Mountains that nestle alongside his home in Boulder, Colorado. He has covered the most important bike races in the sport, from the Tour de France and Tour of Flanders, to the Unbound gravel race, and specialises in tech content, showcasing what the pros are riding and putting everyday equipment through its paces.

Recent articles by Ben Delaney

Is gravel racing saving the US cycling scene? We speak to riders, team owners and event organisers to find out

Gravel booms while road shrivels, but many insist the two are complementary
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The evolution of gravel race tech from 2006 to 2024: early adventure adaptations to gravel-specific everything

Ahead of Unbound 2024, Ben Delaney looks back on more than 15 years of gravel tech development
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Tyre choices, puncture precautions, aero bars, custom hacks and… lots of mud

Strap yourselves in for our Unbound tech bonanza
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YT Szepter Core 4

The mountain bike brand makes a gravel bike for mountain bikers
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YT Industries rolls into gravel with the front-suspension Szepter (and it has integrated mudguards)

The mountain bike brand focuses on ‘gravity-oriented gravel’ with an upright position and two competitively priced models
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Pinarello Grevil F

No bikepacking here: Italian brand laser-focuses its aero gravel rig on race performance
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How to choose a heart-rate monitor: chest straps, watches and more

Smart watches, chest straps and cycling computers: what's best for you?
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Garmin Edge 130 review

Super-crisp screen on slender, basic GPS unit with Bluetooth
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Wahoo Elemnt Bolt review

Aero GPS computer with excellent battery life and smartphone-friendly features — and now includes integrated workouts
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Rapha partners with Apple for bag line

Updated: Handlebar bags, plus totes for iPads and MacBooks
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Road to Kanza

Preparing bike, body and brain for 200 miles of gravel
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A wind tunnel on your handlebars: how real-time aero measurement could be the next big thing

Exporing the bike-mounted devices that calculate CdA when riding
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Vamoots Disc RSL review

A handbuilt forever-ever bike
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How Ridley's new Noah Fast will live up to its name

Concave channels for better aero
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Gallery: the weird and wonderful of Eurobike 2018

Innovation and weird creations from this year's European trade show
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Best road cycling clothing from Eurobike

Ultralight insulation, flamboyant designs and high-tech finishes
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Kicking around Eurobike – road shoe gallery

Knits and reflectives abound while ratchets have largely disappeared
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A peek inside Eurobike — photo gallery

Wheel-wrapping forks, 3D-printed bikes and more from the world's biggest show
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Faster than any chain: CeramicSpeed DrivEn

Ceramic-bearing drive shaft is twice as efficient as Dura-Ace, company claims
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Stages expands Dash computer line with color GPS units

Black-and-white Dash L10 now £135 / $149
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Wahoo launches cheaper Kickr, plus trainer-controlled fan

£699 / $899 Kickr Core direct-drive smart trainer debuts with Kickr Headwind smart fan
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Madone SLR 9 Disc review

Aero claims aside, this is the world's most comfortable — and now adjustable — aero bike
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Trek revamps Madone with discs, top-tube IsoSpeed

New adjustable-IsoSpeed aero bikes with wild paint options
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Glitter, gold and 'refliptive': Madone ICON

Gallery of Trek's new special paint for Madone aero bikes
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