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.

Latest 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

Review
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

Review
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

Review
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.

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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

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