Author Paul Norman
Paul Norman

Paul Norman

Paul has been writing about bike tech and reviewing all things cycling for almost a decade. He had a five-year stint at Cycling Weekly and has also written for titles including CyclingNews, Cyclist and BikePerfect, as well as being a regular contributor to BikeRadar. Tech-wise, he’s covered everything from rim width to the latest cycling computers. He reviewed some of the first electric bikes for Cycling Weekly and has covered their development into the sophisticated machines they are today, on the way becoming an expert on all things electric. Paul was into gravel before it was even invented, riding a cyclocross bike across the South Downs and along muddy paths through the Chilterns. He dabbled in cross-country mountain biking too. He’s most proud of having covered the length of the South Downs Way on a crosser and fulfilling his long-time ambition to climb Monte Grappa on a road bike

Recent articles by Paul Norman

How to watch Paris-Roubaix 2025 | Global options for live TV and streaming

Start times and viewing information for Paris-Roubaix 2025
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Six classic Paris-Roubaix hacks that have stood the test of time

The bikes may change but there are some mods that crop up year after year
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Game-changing wins and epic fails: Paris-Roubaix tech innovations rated

We rank the best and worst tech developments from the Hell of the North
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Your complete Strava guide: how to get the best out of cycling's most popular fitness tracking app

How to use Strava to up your riding game
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Want to start road cycling? These are the 17 essential skills you need to know

Work on these aspects of cycling to improve your road skills, enjoyment and safety
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What is a recumbent and why would you ride one? Our guide to these lesser-spotted bikes

Why be uptight upright when you could be a laid-back cyclist?
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What is rolling resistance and why does it matter?

Whether you're a road cyclist, gravel rider or mountain biker, you need to consider your tyres’ rolling resistance
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Buyer’s guide to internal gear hubs | The compelling alternative to derailleurs

What is an internal gear hub, how do they work and who makes them?
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Everything you need to know about bike brakes (and a short history of every brake that has ever existed)

Everything you need to know about bike brakes
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Buyer's guide: how to choose a bike designed for older riders

Our guide to the increasing number of bikes that are great options for older riders
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Shimano SPD vs SPD-SL pedals: what’s the right system for you?

BikeRadar guides you through the ins and outs of Shimano’s two main pedal systems
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Cycling's most hardcore bikes: buyer's guide to fixies and singlespeed bikes

Want to ditch your gears? Here's everything you need to know
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How to measure a bike frame: our complete guide to sizing a bike

Fundamental measurements so you can compare frames like-for-like
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What is a gravel bike? These are the features that define a gravel bike

Thinking about buying a gravel bike? We've got the basics covered
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The safest road, mountain bike and urban helmets as rated by Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech has rated 264 cycling helmets for safety, with the top helmets all featuring MIPS
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How to watch Strade Bianche 2025 | Global options for live TV, streaming and highlights

Tune in for the season’s biggest races so far, wherever you are in the world
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Looking for a UK gravel race in 2025? These are the best events to enter

BikeRadar rounds up the top gravel events happening in the UK this year
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Most airlines ban electric bikes – here's how to get around it and fly with your bike

Follow our guide for essential information on airline rules for ebikes and their batteries
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Every bike in the Halfords Carrera range in 2025

Our guide to every model in the Carrera adult range, from commuter bikes to MTBs, including electric bike options and folders
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Which muscles does cycling work and how can you train them?

Key muscle groups used when riding and how they're employed
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The best electric hybrid bikes for commuting, shopping and riding around town

Our pick of the best electric commuter bikes, as reviewed by the BikeRadar test team
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One of the simplest but most confusing parts on a bike for beginners: the ultimate guide to the humble inner tube

Our in-depth guide to the humble inner tube; what it does and why you need them, even if your bike is set up tubeless
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Our pick of the best carbon gravel bikes in 2025

The best carbon gravel bikes cover off-road riding from races to bikepacking and everything in between
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