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.
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The Fox Transfer dropper seat post is completely redesigned for 2021. The overall length loses a minimum of 30mm across the size range. Minimum insertion…
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Spanish brake component manufacturer, Galfer, have now made the Disc Wave available in Centre Lock format, in addition to 6-bolt. The discs will be available…
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