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: Marin Alpine Trail 2, Ribble 725, Cube Stereo 160
Height: 175cm
Latest articles by Paul Brett
![The Ribble CGR Ti with Shimano 12-Speed mechanical groupset](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7kEf3Jc4wLmL7DUpviev7V-320-80.jpg)
Ribble embraces Shimano's 105 R7100 Mechanical 12-speed with two new gravel bikes
By Paul Brett published
News Ribble enhances its award winning titanium and carbon gravel bike range with the addition of the new Shimano Mechanical 105
![Lachlan Morton](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/o4BKhmusVCL2WN43kR8MH5-320-80.jpg)
Can Lachlan Morton smash a 27-year-old, 4,000 km bikepacking record on the Great Divide?
By Paul Brett published
News The EF Education-EasyPost rider's attempt to beat the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route FKT record has got underway
![Details on the Specialized Globe Haul LT](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MSVzhEULRbxyLTvKWBSNPD-320-80.jpg)
Top 5 things we like about Specialized's new Globe Haul LT e-cargo bike
By Paul Brett published
News The new Haul LT is claimed to be the electric bike workhorse designed to replace your car
![Details of the new Trek Wahoo kids MTB](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9sCsatA4U6FmrY9GCPpcuK-320-80.jpg)
Could the Trek Wahoo be the best kid's MTB packed with grown up spec?
By Paul Brett published
News The Wisconsin brand has added two new models to their popular children's mountain bikes
![Pivot Factory Racing Limited Edition Firebird](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Gcw5gWswg5cuKbEy5e9fjW-320-80.jpg)
Pivot and Leatt join forces for a limited edition PRT Firebird MTB with a matching apparel range
By Paul Brett published
News Will this Pivot Cycles and Leatt collaboration set a trend for MTB brands working more closely together?
![Gee Atherton at Red Bull Hardline](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7i5CQfLjZAixqopXBswV6G-320-80.jpg)
Gee Atherton will return to World Cup downhill racing in Pal Arinsal, Andorra
By Paul Brett published
News The Continental Atherton Team high continues with the return of the two-time DH MTB World Champion
![Charlie Hatton's rainbow jersey in production](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KpK942toXXkXnXnNgKzgdV-320-80.jpg)
Endura unveils the new Downhill World Champion Charlie Hatton's rainbow jersey
By Paul Brett published
News Go behind the scenes in the fascinating process of creating the Continental Atherton rider's rainbow jersey
![Charlie Hatton looking at his new rainbow jersey](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KX6nUW9AeBhzFpqnhR63uS-320-80.jpg)
From dreams to reality – Charlie Hatton's extraordinary rise to the top of Downhill MTB Racing
By Paul Brett last updated
News Continental Atherton's new world champion reveals his plans for his year in the rainbow jersey
![Close up on a Moots CRD gravel bike](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yeZesoSZFutDHp23Ddoohi-320-80.jpg)
Is 750d the future of gravel biking? Or are the recently spotted prototype Moots/WTB wheels just a marketing gimmick?
By Paul Brett published
News With 700c and 650b being the gravel bike wheel standard. Would we even need another wheel size?
![Mountain bikers enjoying riding in the snow](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v49Q5r5DApxm6Ry87rjGoG-320-80.jpg)
Five reasons why mountain biking boosts your mental health
By Paul Brett published
News You'll never need another excuse to hit the trails as new research confirms the mental health benefits of mountain biking
![The Fox Canvas MTB shoe in black](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ws6ehWtBpXqwQZYukSdaLc-320-80.jpg)
Fox Racing expands its MTB footwear range with the Union Canvas shoe
By Paul Brett published
News US MTB brand says the Union Canvas has a casual styling for off the bike use but comes packed with technical features for on-bike performance
![Dust and heat at SBT GRVL in Colorado](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PdqJEuDtidicnsuooHoZVf-320-80.jpg)
Swenson and Villafañe showcase their skills as the best gravel bike riders with dominant wins at SBT GRVL
By Paul Brett published
News The Leadville Trail 100 winners continue their hot form in the heat of Steamboat Springs, Colorado
![Fox Racing](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2P6eSHMMoAgKz7rvU4S4XE-320-80.jpg)
Post your best mountain bike pictures and win a €500 voucher with Fox Racing
By Paul Brett published
News Fox Racing celebrates its continued Bikepark partnerships across Europe with all-new Fox Trail features and the Fox Hit The Park series
![Details of the Apex 2 Pro Chamonix Edition limited edition smartwatch](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CpFYRFRsVWxZhQfxTMrvjF-320-80.jpg)
The Coros Apex 2 Pro Chamonix edition is a nod to one of the best mountain biking destinations
By Paul Brett published
News The Chinese brand says its new Apex 2 Pro Chamonix edition offers superior mapping and navigation features along with a host of fitness and training solutions
![Richard Freeman Team Sky and Team GB doctor profile shot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nNzmJdpLFMdgSJLggYr8cG-320-80.jpg)
Richard Freeman the former British Cycling chief doctor given four year doping ban
By Paul Brett published
News Freeman's claims that prohibited testosterone was for erectile dysfunction treatment are rejected by National Anti‑Doping panel
![Leadville Trail 100 MTB race](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8bCERyDEUzEaMZFgCWQ7yM-320-80.jpg)
Keegan Swenson takes his third consecutive Leadville Trail 100 MTB and obliterates the course record
By Paul Brett published
News The Santa Cruz Bicycles rider dominates the field and extends his lead in the overall Life Time Grand Prix
![Tom Pidcock on the podium at the UCI MTB worlds](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vfadeCbixhp7XKAkUePT58-320-80.jpg)
Tom Pidcock and Pauline Ferrand-Prévot win the UCI cross-country MTB World Championships in Glentress, Scotland
By Paul Brett published
News Pidcock becomes the first British rider to win the XC World Championships and Ferrand-Prévot retains her title in dominant style
![Sam Gaze on the podium after winning the XCC world champs in Scotland](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PZMJDtbqj3MgQL2YPXJujF-320-80.jpg)
Sam Gaze defends his XCC MTB rainbow jersey in photo finish win as Pidcock and Schwarzbauer clash in a controversial ending
By Paul Brett published
News After an intense and thrilling 20-minute race the Men's short track podium is decided on the width of a tire and the final bend
![Pauline Ferrand-Prévot winning the XCC at 2023 UCI XCC World Champs](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uRNRB6LeXM8V4n7bNpC37H-320-80.jpg)
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot successfully defends her XCC mountain bike world title with a dominant performance in Glentress
By Paul Brett published
News The French women collects another rainbow jersey at the UCI World Championships
![Tom Pidcock winning the short track MTB in Nové Město.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WrQVVeMmfARCXxeYWNeAS6-320-80.jpg)
Pidcock, Sagan and defending champion Gaze to line up for the 2023 UCI World Championship XCC Short Track at Glentress, Scotland
By Paul Brett published
News Mathieu van der Poel sits it out as the newly crowned Road Race World Champion prepares for his date with destiny in the XCO at the weekend
![the Specialized Made in Racing experience in Glasgow](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MiHtuB3mQXpxGnFXRLqzoN-320-80.jpg)
Specialized promises their 'Made in Racing' pro bike experience will blow you away at Glasgow's 2023 UCI World Championships
By Paul Brett published
News This must-see free event gives visitors the chance to experience a real-life wind tunnel, see incredible bikes from the Specialized MTB archive and meet top pro riders
![Kate Courtney riding an xc event](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xGgTPzKzmxftSgMgLeP5kk-320-80.jpeg)
Bespoken Word – is the Scottish Super World Champs outstanding or overcrowding?
By Guy Kesteven last updated
Opinion Guy Kesteven asks if packing all the World Championship events into one mega session in Scotland is a good idea or not?
![Evie Richards winning the XC World Champs in Italy](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3hCHtRuCCvMNKvTPNQh3nQ-320-80.jpg)
The 2023 Cycling World Championship mega event starts today with 13 events spread over 11 days across Scotland
By Paul Brett published
News Here is how to grab last minute tickets for the downhill MTB and XC events and all the global options for TV and live stream viewing
![Bikepacking on Dartmoor](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uFroVr4HnCWHi5ckXSkCQ9-320-80.jpg)
Carry on Bikepacking (and Wild Camping) as Dartmoor National Park wins appeal against previous ban
By Paul Brett published
news Dartmoor is once again open for bikepacking and wild camping after wealthy landowners' lawyers arguments are thrown out by High Court judges
![The new Shimano GE700 shoe being ridden downhill](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UpXARnLXGR87KWBLZwVmc3-320-80.jpg)
Shimano's new GF800 GTX claims to be the ultimate winter flat MTB boot as the brand introduces an all-new range of gravity footwear
By Paul Brett published
News The impressively specced range of GF and GE range boasts a Gore-Tex lined winter boot alongside women's specific colors and expansive sizing options