Ian Osborne
Contributor
Ian Osborne is a contributor to BikeRadar and Cycling Plus magazine. He grew up riding BMX and working part-time in bike shops to feed his habit. After travelling the world, usually with a bike, he started working on mountain bike magazines, going back to his roots by playing in the dirt racing downhill and taking part in early four-cross events. Ian has since raced everything from cross-country MTB to 24-hour events, and over the last 20 years has graduated into the world of Lycra, skinny tyres and time trial bikes before catching the Ironman triathlon bug. He continues to ride bikes of all types on a regular basis and occasionally still races for fun.
Recent articles by Ian Osborne
The best short-sleeve cycling jerseys for summer riding, as tested by BikeRadar
We've whittled down your best options for pedalling in style and comfort this summer
Review | Endura FS260 Pro Thermo Bibknicker bib shorts
Three-quarter length bib shorts for winter riding
Review | Decathlon Triban RC500 bib shorts
Budget bibs that have many of the key ingredients found in pricier products
Review | Castelli Endurance 3 bib shorts
As the name suggests, these are designed for all-day epics
Review | Lusso Carbon v2 Bib Shorts
Comfortable, breathable shorts for all-day in the saddle
Review | Le Col Pro Bib Shorts
Designed to deliver top-end performance for the rigours of hard training and racing
Review | Endura FS260-Pro Bib Short
Well-executed and classy pair of hardwearing bibs at a great price
Review | dhb Aeron Bib Shorts
Reasonably priced bibs that punch above their price range
Review | Assos Mille GT Summer Bib Shorts GTS
High-end bibs designed for long, hot rides
Review | Rapha Core Cargo Bib Shorts
Multi-purpose bibs with useful pockets in a well-thought out package
Review | Huub Aventus bib shorts
Huub's top-of-the-line bibs are lightweight, comfortable and – apparently – fast
Review | Sportful Giara bib shorts
Italian-designed bibs for heading into the rough stuff
Review | Endura Pro SL Shell Jacket II
Highly breathable and fully waterproof jacket
Review | Altura Classic Waterproof jacket
Super-lightweight and packable with some fit issues
Review | Giro Chrono Expert Rain Jacket
Well-constructed jacket let down by fit niggles
Review | Madison Peloton Waterproof Jacket
A do-it-all waterproof with a more casual cut
Review | Q36.5 R.Shell Jacket
High-end jacket with performance to match
Review | Van Rysel RCR Ultralight Packable jacket
A good-value jacket to protect against short showers
Review | Assos Equipe RS Schlosshund Rain Jacket
A jacket designed for the worst conditions
Review | Santini Guard Nimbus Rain Jacket
A deceptively good form-fitting jacket for lighter rain duties
Review | Gore-Tex Paclite jacket
A quality waterproof that’s ideal for winter use
Review | Castelli Idro Pro 2 jacket
High-performance pro-level rain jacket
Review | Giro Chrono Expert jersey and bib shorts
Recycled materials with a great fit
Review | Bontrager Circuit MIPS helmet
All-rounder cycling helmet with Multi-directional Impact Protection System for added helmet safety