Title: UK & Ireland Tech Editor Location: Tweed Valley, Scotland
Expertise
Topics of Expertise: Mountain Biking
Years in Expertise: 6+
Number of Products & Number of Hours Tested: 100+ products, 4,0000+ hours
Education & Certifications
Education: Bachelor of Science, Swansea University, and Masters by Research, University of Edinburgh
Years of Writing: 3+
Certifications: Mountain Bike Leadership Award Level 1 and MBCUK Technical Trail Leader Award
Club/Association Memberships: British Cycling, Tweed Valley Trails Association and Enduro World Series Membership
Awards/Recognitions: Dirt Fund Project Privateer Award
Previous Publications: Chemistry World
A Word from Jesse-May
As a writer and bike/componentry tester for Bikerumor, I am able to regularly do the thing I love the most, and share those experiences with an audience that values them.
I undertook an internship at the Mountain Bike Centre of Scotland, working on an Innovation Project.
I take interest in Mountain Bike Riding and Racing, Trail Running, Glamping, Dog Bothering.
Edinburgh-based HIT Recognition has released the Impact detection device designed to fit any bike helmet via an adhesive pad, measuring G-Forces to give the wearer…
Wolf Tooth Components has added two more functions to the ever-growing capabilities of their 8-Bit Magnetic Stacking Multi-Tool. The new module, if you will, comes…
Dry January saw me mincing about the Tweed Valley aboard a new hardtail from Starling Cycles; the Roost. This stainless steel mixed-wheel size eye-catcher is…
e*thirteen has released the Quick Fill Plasma Valve, a modified version of the ubiquitous Presta Valve designed to make sealant top-ups easier. The brand tells…
Endura is now kitting out mountain bikers from head-to-toe following the launch of three models of mountain bike shoe. We detailed all the technology that…
Boston-based helmet manufacturer, Bridger, has released details of the Highline multi-sport helmet with an interchangeable dual-piece shell that allows it to adapt between mountain biking…
Fizik has introduced its lightest short-nose saddle yet, designed for the aggressive, aero riding position you’ll want to adopt for competitive road racing. The claimed…
Mondraker has announced that all UCI World Cup Downhill and World Championship Downhill events in 2022 will begin only after the completion of a Track…
Pakmule has set out to simplify bike and gear transport for your weekend adventures with the new Pakmule Bike Rack. The platform-based hitch rack allows…
With the frustrating parts shortage the bike industry is currently suffering (not helped by the truck load of Shimano parts seized this week), brands are…
This winter, I made the WTB Verdict the companion for my Crankbrothers Synthesis front wheel putting it to the test in some slick Scottish conditions.…
