Paul Brett
Paul Brett joined BikePerfect as a staff writer in 2022. He has been an avid cyclist for as long as he can remember, initially catching the mountain biking bug in the 1990s, and raced mountain bikes for over a decade before injury cut short a glittering career. He’s since developed an obsession for gravel riding and recently has dabbled in the dark art of cyclocross. A fan of the idea of bikepacking he has occasionally got involved and has ridden routes like the North Coast 500, Scotland and the Via Francigena (Pilgrim Route), Italy.
An award-winning photographer, when not riding a bike, he can be found at the side of a cyclocross track or a downhill mountain bike world championship shooting the action. Paul has been the founder, editor and writer of Proper Cycling magazine which has seen him travel the world interviewing some of the biggest names in mountain biking and writing about some of the biggest cycling brands.
Current rides: Canyon Inflite, Specialized Diverge, Marin Alpine Trail 2
Latest articles by Paul Brett

By Sean Fishpool Published
Buyer's Guide The best waterproof MTB socks can be your last line of defense when it comes keeping your feet dry, but do they work?

By Jim Bland Last updated
Buyer's Guide The best waterproof MTB pants are packed full of modern weather-resisting technologies so you can focus on riding and the trail ahead

By Paul Brett Last updated
Buyer's Guide The best gravel bike helmets offer a combination of style, safety and comfort to get you through the longest days off-road

By Paul Brett Published
News It could well be the best MTB action camera to date with plenty of interesting additions but it's not a radical change from the Hero12 and it comes at a cost

By Graham Cottingham Last updated
Buyer's Guide Capture every moment on the trail in detail with the best MTB action cameras on the market. Here are Bike Perfect’s pick of the pack

By Paul Brett Last updated
Buyer's Guide Fed up with getting lost on the trails, or are you looking for a way to record your rides? Here's our round-up of the best GPS computers for mountain biking

By Paul Brett Last updated
News Trek says the Procaliber Gen 3 is even better with a bump in travel, geometry changes, and three models – but only one in the US

By Paul Brett Last updated
Deal Save up to 50% on Rapha cycling kit – but move fast as the sale ends this Tuesday, September 3rd

By Paul Brett Published
News Rampage has a stacked roster of MTB freeride legends and they're joined by eight female riders competing for the first time

By Paul Brett Last updated
Deals The Muc-Off anniversary sale has a site-wide 30% discount so a perfect opportunity to save big on essential MTB bike cleaning and maintenance gear

By Paul Brett Published
News The Disruptr CFR and Stingr CFR promise improved aerodynamics and feature HighBar’s rotary-dial operated chin strap

By Paul Brett Published
Features Can a pedal three times cheaper hold its own against the Olympic and World Championship XC winning model

By Paul Brett Published
News Ford joins the ever-growing list of car manufacturers making e-bikes but with some questionable looks should car brands just focus on cars?

By Paul Brett Published
Deal Blacks has cut the price of this entry-level full-suspension MTB and it comes with a Shimano drivetrain and RockShox suspension

By Paul Brett Last updated
Deal Who knew outdoor retailer Blacks would be selling some of the best mountain bike gear around with massive discounts

By Paul Brett Published
News Event organisers say Scotland's TweedLove will quit while its events are still strong but had faced many difficult financial years

By Paul Brett Last updated
Deal I've highlighted the top deals on some of the best gravel bikes around from budget-friendly adventure bikes to gravel racing rigs

By Paul Brett Published
News On-site accommodation and a rewilding plan will see BPW take a massive leap forward as the UK's leading MTB centre

By Paul Brett Last updated
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By Paul Brett Published
News NRW looks to plug a £13 million budget gap with closures which also threatens over 200 staff with potential redundancy

By Paul Brett Published
Deal Outdoor retailer Blacks has my recommended bikepacking kit picks with huge savings of up to 68%

By Paul Brett Published
News The Trail Born Fund will look to expand Shimano's mountain biking legacy and commitment to the sport

By Paul Brett Published
News The tenacious British rider storms back after an early puncture to win his second gold medal in dramatic fashion

By Paul Brett Published
Features Fancy becoming the next Tom Pidock or Pauline Ferrand-Prévot? Then here's the best budget XC MTB kit that will give you what you need at a fraction of the price of the pro gear
