John Whitney

Deputy editor, Cycling Plus

Cycling Plus deputy editor and tireless domestique John has been putting in a shift for the magazine for seven years. Despite having been a ‘proper’ road cyclist for the last decade, he still can’t work out what his main motivation for punishing all-day rides is. A freewheeling attitude towards cake is the popular theory, however.

From Piddle to Scratchy Bottom, this ridiculous ride links some of Britain's rudest place names

We head to Dorset for a 100km route between some of the quirkiest town and village signs in the UK

Icons of Cycling: how the Castelli Gabba left us 'flummoxed' when it launched – but changed cycling kit forever

15 years on from its commercial release, the Gabba has become a true icon of cycling

How to watch Milan-San Remo 2025

The biggest fixture of the season to date adds a women's race for the first time in 20 years

Forget Majorca – you need to try this island for your next cycling holiday

John Whitney heads to Majorca's Balearic neighbour, Ibiza, for a 100km ride in the hills

John Whitney | Mandatory bike bells? Cycling doesn't need more bad ideas from unserious politicians

Sir Julian Lewis MP ventures into mandatory bell territory – and not for the first time

Cross-training is the one thing missing from your fitness regime – find out how it can power up your cycling

Adding cross-training to your fitness routine provides an injection of fun and variety – and will make you a stronger cyclist without turning the pedals

Michelin-starred chef and British Cycling consultant wants you to eat less meat – here are 5 delicious vegan recipes to try

In Plant Powered Performance, Alan Murchison turns his attentions to vegan food and we share five delicious recipes from the new recipe book

How a quirky British cycling tradition proved to be the toughest 75km I've ever ridden

John Whitney takes on a season-opening reliability ride

Tour Down Under tech gallery: carbon chain rings, new team bikes and ‘Marmite’ stems

John Whitney reports from the 2025 WorldTour opener in Adelaide

John Whitney | I don’t believe in New Year's resolutions – and it’s made me fitter than I’ve been in years

2025 is the year I get my fitness back, but please don’t call it a New Year’s resolution

The incredible story of Maurice Burton, from battling racism to competing in the Six Days of Ghent

Marking the release of his new authorised biography, Maurice Burton speaks to us about a wild era on the boards

Tour de France Femmes 2024 | How to watch and our complete stage-by-stage guide

BikeRadar's complete guide to the Tour de France Femmes, with a detailed stage-by-stage analysis and global viewing options

It's Tour time! | Your essential guide to all 21 stages of the 2024 Tour de France

Everything you need to know about the 2024 Tour de France

8 talking points ahead of the 2024 Tour de France | Au revoir Paris, a taste of gravel and Pogačar goes for the double

The hot topics ahead of the world's greatest cycling race

What this week's Highway Code update means for cyclists – and 7 of the most important changes to know about

The Highway Code is due to change this weekend – here's what it means for cyclists in England, Scotland and Wales

Lusso Aqua Repel V2 Jacket review

Lusso's latest is designed to be a winter all-rounder

10 unmissable cycling events and experiences to plan in 2022

From multi-day gravel rides to cycling's greatest race, here are 10 unmissable experiences to plan in 2022

Review | Salsa Warbird Carbon GRX 600

For the smoothest roads and roughest trails

BikeRadar Rides | Gravel riding on Salisbury Plain

We head to Salisbury Plain where the advent of gravel bikes has opened up a world of possibility for roadies

Long read | Climbing Slovenia's highest road in the Julian Alps

Journey to Slovenia’s Julian Alps and you’ll be rewarded with some of the finest mountain roads in Europe

Review | Suplest Edge+ Pro shoes

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