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Paddy Maddison

Paddy Maddison is a freelance lifestyle writer with a decade's experience covering topics around fitness, outdoor pursuits, men’s style and consumer goods. He has been a freelance gear tester for The Independent for the last five years, where he has reviewed everything from high-performance road bikes to running shoes. He’s also a regular contributor to a number of specialist magazines where he writes monthly features on trends in fitness, tech and fashion. His work has appeared in publications including Esquire, Men’s Health, GQ, Cyclist, Stuff magazine and Oracle Time.

The best dive watches you can buy in 2023 Looking for one timepiece to do it all? Then a classic dive watch should be at the top of your shopping list

4 October 2023
The best bib shorts for men in 2023 Ride further, push harder and look better with our pick of the finest bib shorts on the market

31 August 2023
The best padded cycling shorts for men's comfort in 2023 Be kind to your backside with our selection of the best padded shorts and bib shorts for cycling

31 August 2023
Best sunglasses for men and women Whether you’re looking for a snazzy branded pair or an affordable option for your holiday, these are the best sunglasses on the market

30 August 2023
Travel to work in style with our selection of commuter bikes Cycling to work will save you money and keep you fit, so why not saddle up with a brilliant commuter bike?

30 August 2023
Best beard growth kit 2023: For growing glorious facial hair Get the lustrous flowing beard of your dreams with our pick of the best no-gimmick beard growth kits on the market

24 July 2023
Best gravel tyres 2023: Speedy off-road rubber from £29 Your bike’s only as good as its tyres, so shop our selection of the best gravel-specific rubber to put some spring in its step

28 June 2023
Best cycling jersey 2023: The finest short and long sleeves Boost your comfort, aerodynamic profile and style credentials with our pick of the best cycling jerseys

28 June 2023
The best men’s white trainers you can buy in 2023 Put some spring in your step with our handpicked selection of the best men’s white trainers money can buy

28 June 2023
The best men's shirts you can buy in 2023 Revamp your wardrobe with our selection of the best men’s shirts

28 June 2023
Best black trainers 2023: Versatile all-black options Step into stealth mode with our pick of the best black trainers

28 June 2023
Best touring bike 2023: Comfortable and capable tourers Take your two-wheeled expeditions further with our pick of the finest touring bikes available to buy right now

23 June 2023
The best adventure bikes for off-road cycling Take your two-wheeled expeditions into uncharted territory with our pick of the best backpacking beasts and gravel grinders

15 June 2023
Best suit for men 2023: Dress to impress Whether you’re heading for a wedding or trying to ace an interview, our pick of the best suits for men will help make the right impression

9 June 2023
The best boots for men in 2023 Give subpar shoes the boot with our pick of the best ankle-grazing footwear to invest in this year

24 May 2023