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.
Recent articles by John Whitney
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
Cross-training for cyclists | 6 rewarding alternatives to cycling, from swimming to Crossfit
Cross-training provides an injection of fun and variety – and will make you a stronger cyclist without turning the pedals
Four riders whose lives have been transformed by e-road bikes
We hear from four riders who’ve had their lives transformed by e-road bikes
BikeRadar Rides | Exploring the 'Leicestershire Alps' with Jack Thurston
Routes maestro Jack Thurston introduces us to his new book Lost Lanes Central with a hilly ride from Melton Mowbray
2022 Tour of Britain route: full details and analysis
A stage-by-stage breakdown with insight from route director Andy Hawes
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
Your best foot forward...
Decathlon Summer of Cycling winner's wild ride
When Joss Winter conceived her ‘tour of friends’ bikepacking jaunt last year, she had no idea just how far it would take her around our green and pleasant land
John Whitney | The age of the indoor smart bike is finally upon us, but can you really justify the huge cost?
John Whitney ponders the benefits of having a smart bike in permanent residence
Decathlon Summer of Cycling winner finds it's a case of mind over matter
In the aftermath of a family tragedy and subsequent battle with depression, Rob Jenkins was determined that his 2019 would be dominated by the sporting challenges he took on. He recounts a memorable year...
A gravel adventure in the wilderness of mid-Wales
John Whitney find Wales’s wild Cambrian Mountains to be the ideal backdrop for a gravel bikepacking trip
Decathlon Summer of Cycling winner is back in business on gravel
After a painful commuting crash last winter, Ben Riddle has rediscovered his confidence for riding his bike by throwing himself into something totally new: gravel cycling
John Whitney | Love him or loathe him, Lance Armstrong is back… and quite possibly here to stay
Has The Move podcast signalled the return of Lance Armstrong?
Tour of Britain 2019 team profiles | What teams are competing?
An in-depth look at the 20 teams lining up in Glasgow for the 2019 tour of Britain
Tour of Britain: six talking points ahead of the 2019 race
What to look out for in the 2019 edition of the Tour of Britain
Tour de France 2019: route and stage analysis
A stage by stage breakdown of the official Tour de France route for 2019, including profiles, detailed descriptions and which riders to watch