Matthew Hawkins

Freelance writer

Latest articles by Matthew Hawkins

Profile view of man wearing Livall EVO21 Smart Helmet
Livall EVO21 Smart Helmet review – a well-built leisure helmet with safety features

By Matthew Hawkins Published

Review Smart leisure helmet featuring lighting, indication, crash detection and wireless remote control

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Abus Powerdome MIPS helmet
Abus Powerdome MIPS helmet review – affordable all-rounder but potential fit issues

By Matthew Hawkins Published

Review A mid-range Made In Italy helmet featuring MIPS that symbolizes the “dolce vita”

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Smith Trace helmet on top of a wall
Smith Trace helmet review – a multi-disciplinary helmet featuring MIPS and Koroyd construction

By Matthew Hawkins Published

Review Road, gravel or bikepacking, the Smith Optics Trace has been designed with versatility and safety in mind

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A cyclist wearing the Endura GV500 Waterproof Jacket
Endura GV500 Waterproof Jacket review – a packable gravel-specific waterproof

By Matthew Hawkins Published

Review A high-performance, packable jacket from the Scottish master of foul weather MTB wear, Endura. But how does this super-light jacket hold up against the heavy Scottish rain?

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A rider's profile in the MET Estro MIPS helmet
MET Estro MIPS helmet review – an all-rounder for gravel and road

By Matthew Hawkins Published

Review The Italian manufacturer self-proclaims the Estro as "the helmet with a remarkable price to feature ratio". But how does this mid-range helmet perform on the trails?

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A man wearing Endura GV500 Long Sleeve Jersey
Endura GV500 Long Sleeve Jersey review – gravel-specific jersey that combines wicking and windproofing properties

By Matthew Hawkins Published

Review An adventure-ready, gravel-friendly long sleeve jersey from Scotland's Endura. Does it deliver on its promise of high performance, durability, and extra load capacity?

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A bike lying on a gravel road with a view of Ban Lomond in the distance
Aberfoyle/Gravelfoyle – Scotland's worst kept gravel secret?

By Matthew Hawkins Published

Features Graham Cottingham and Matt Hawkins venture north to check out the way-marked routes of Gravelfoyle and discover more than just epic gravel riding

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7MESH Mk3 bib short review
7Mesh Mk3 bib short review – bib shorts combining technical features and understated style

By Matthew Hawkins Published

Review The Canadian company’s bib shorts ooze understated style, but does the minimalist appearance of the 7Mesh Mk3 bib short belie their technical features?

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