Rhian Atherton

Rhian Atherton

Freelance writer

Living in a quaint village surrounded by Shropshire’s rolling hills, Rhian is usually found exploring on the gravel bike or shredding her full-suspension machine a bike park, finishing in the cafe to sample the coffee and cake. She still enjoys dipping her toe in racing, even after 29 years. Rhian has a BA Hons in Sports Journalism, and a passion for writing and sharing her knowledge that has seen her contribute to Bike Perfect, Cyclist, off.road.cc and other international cycling websites.

Articles by: Rhian Atherton

A woman in cycling kit standing in the woods

Rapha Women's Cargo Winter Bib Tights with Pad review – cold weather protection and storage

By Rhian Atherton published

Review Cold weather protection with low light visibility and soft, supportive and flexible material. Lots of storage options for longer rides

A woman in cycling kit standing near a wall

Altura Progel Plus Women's Cycling Bib Tights review – good value, shoulder season option

By Rhian Atherton published

Review Full body frontal coverage with flexibility and weather protection at a good price, but the back is fiddly to close with limited rear protection

Front view of Castelli Polare bib tights

Castelli Polare W Bibtights review – soft and comfortable cold weather tights for women

By Rhian Atherton published

Review Women’s specific bib tights with a high level of cold weather protection thanks to the GTX Windstopper technology and quality construction

Altura Esker Women’s Trail Trousers being worn in a wood

Altura Esker Women’s Trail Trousers review – a lightweight and stylish option

By Rhian Atherton published

Review Altura Esker Women’s Trail Trousers are lightweight leg protection with technical materials offering wet weather defence and useful features in a women's specific fit.

Machines for Freedom The Most Versatile Pant 2.0

Machines For Freedom The Most Versatile Pant 2.0 review – high quality and super comfortable tights

By Rhian Atherton published

Review Excellent quality and clever design detailing for the female body make these bib pants a real treat to wear