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
Mads Pedersen's 2024 Paris-Roubaix Trek Madone SLR

Why do riders choose 1x groupsets for Paris-Roubaix?

Why are many riders happy to do without a second chainring?
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Hunt says new 5AM Limitless Ti_UD Carbon Spoke aero wheels are the fastest it has ever tested

New wheelset has deep/wide front, narrower/shallower rear profiles and a 1,212g claimed weight
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Van Rysel has developed an airbag skinsuit for its sponsored pro teams

Airbag deploys in 60 milliseconds to protect rider’s upper body and neck in a crash 
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How to watch Paris-Roubaix 2026 | Global options for live TV and streaming

Start and finish times and viewing information for Paris-Roubaix 2026
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Cycling: 107E Paris - Roubaix Arrival, Tom Boonen (Bel), Filippo Pozzato (Ita), Celebration Joie Vreugde, Compiegne - Roubaix ( 259 Km) /Parijs, (C) Tim De Waele (Photo by Tim De Waele/Getty Images)

When was Paris-Roubaix last won on alloy wheels – and why did pro riders use them for so long?

Were carbon wheels not tough enough for the Paris-Roubaix cobbles? 
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$1,350, titanium, and made in the USA — two historic American brands collaborate on the ultimate bling bike upgrade

Moots and White Industries work with Brunk to design 420g crankset designed and manufactured in US for MTB and gravel riding
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Swiss Side's new Performance Platform helps you optimise your pacing and equipment for TTs, triathlons and more

User-friendly tool uses Formula 1 methods and is based on pro team and wind-tunnel input
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Taco van der Hoorn Paris Roubaix bike 2025

How do riders modify bikes for Paris-Roubaix?

Cobble-conquering hacks for the Hell of the North
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ROUBAIX, FRANCE - OCTOBER 03: Sonny Colbrelli of Italy and Team Bahrain Victorious covered in mud competes in the breakaway during the 118th Paris-Roubaix 2021 - Men's Eilte a 257,7km race from Compiègne to Roubaix / #ParisRoubaix / on October 03, 2021 in Roubaix, France. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

These are most successful Paris-Roubaix riders of all time

The icons who have shaped the Queen of the Classics
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Alpecin-Deceuninck's Dutch rider Mathieu van der Poel (R) cycles past the Pont Gibus in a cobblestone sector during the 122nd edition of the Paris-Roubaix one-day classic cycling race, 259,2 km between Compiegne and Roubaix, northern France on April 13, 2025. (Photo by JEFF PACHOUD / AFP via Getty Images)

Why is Paris-Roubaix raced on cobbles?

Why pummel yourself over 50-plus kilometres of roads never meant for cycle racing?
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Israel Premier-Tech using Factor Ostro Gravel on recon of Paris-Roubaix's Arenberg sector

Why don't they race Paris-Roubaix on gravel bikes?

In this series, we answer all your questions about pro cycling's toughest race
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From the archives | How Paris-Roubaix bikes have evolved

8 Paris-Roubaix bikes that were ahead of their time 

Key bikes that chart the evolution of tech for the cobbles
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2016 vs 2026: How have Tour of Flanders bikes changed in a decade?

A decade of progress in bikes ridden at the Tour of Flanders
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Best electric bikes.

Portland launches $20m funding to aid ebike purchases – find out if you're eligible here

The five-year, $20m programme is designed to offer low-impact transport to lower-income residents of Portland, Oregon
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Wide angle shot of man riding Lauf Seigla on gravel track

What is a gravel bike? These are the features that define a gravel bike

Thinking about buying your first gravel bike? We've got the basics covered in this comprehensive guide
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NetApp's Fuji Altamira frames are built with BB386 EVO bottom brackets. Reducer cups are used for the team's Shimano Dura-Ace 9000 cranks

Shimano 11-speed crankset failures: the timeline as recall draws to a conclusion

The full history of Shimano’s recall of 2.8 million Dura-Ace and Ultegra cranksets
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Stunning Look 795 Blade RS Ciel du Nord honours Laurent Jalabert’s 1992 Tour de France win in Brussels 

Only 167 bikes available, matching the 167km of stage 6 of the 1992 Tour from Roubaix to Brussels
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Tadej Pogačar's Milan–San Remo jersey is up for auction, but be prepared to spend a lot of cash

Pog’s battered skinsuit attracts big bids at auction
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Slovenian Tadej Pogacar of UAE Team Emirates-XRG celebrates on the podium after winning the 'Milano-Sanremo' one day cycling race for men, 298km from Milan to San Remo, Italy, Saturday 21 March 2026. BELGA PHOTO DAVID PINTENS (Photo by DAVID PINTENS / BELGA MAG / Belga / AFP via Getty Images)

45.5kph and a 415-watt FTP – Tadej Pogačar's historic Milan-San Remo win in 7 mind-bending numbers

The key stats behind Pogačar‘s Milan-San Remo performance
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Strava user's guide

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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Felt's new Nexar is the lightest aero bike it has ever made, but that hasn't compromised its speed or comfort

Under new ownership, Felt launches aero bike with 6.48kg claimed weight
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Best free indoor cycling apps: 6 free alternatives to Zwift

Want to get training without paying? Here’s our guide to the best free indoor training apps to support your riding
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Giant Propel Advanced SL 0 AXS

5 biggest road bike launches of 2026 so far – and what we might see in the coming months 

The top new road bikes this year and what could be to come
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Swiss Side's new gravel wheels are its most aero yet, cheaper and "more fun to ride"

Updated gravel wheelset is aero tuned for 40mm to 45mm tyres
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