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Alex Paton

Impressive sprinter - quite possibly the fastest member of the GCN team

Alex has raced since he was eleven years old and has represented Great Britain in cyclocross championships on several occasions. He’s most proud of winning the red sprints jersey at the Tour of Britain in 2018 and since retiring from the pro ranks back in 2020 he’s now turned his passion to all things tech and loves the mechanics and tiny detail of how things work. He still can’t fathom the inner workings of Ollie’s mind though.

In his own words Alex likes to think he’s cool - but admits he’s actually more of a nerd at heart with a passion for RC cars, having the aircon set to exactly 20 degrees and keeping all of his snacks to himself. Go on Alex, give us a bite of your Peperami.

Latest articles from Alex

Link to Are carbon fibre handlebars actually better than aluminium?
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Are carbon fibre handlebars actually better than aluminium?

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Link to How to avoid getting scammed when buying a used bike – GCN Tech Show
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How to avoid getting scammed when buying a used bike – GCN Tech Show

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Link to Hookless rims, rusty drivetrains and narrow bars: GCN Tech Clinic
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Hookless rims, rusty drivetrains and narrow bars: GCN Tech Clinic

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Link to Presenter Challenge: What’s the best bike we can buy for under £2,000?
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Presenter Challenge: What’s the best bike we can buy for under £2,000?

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More articles from Alex

Link to Carbon frames on turbo trainers, chain length plus tyres and inner tubes – GCN Tech Clinic
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Carbon frames on turbo trainers, chain length plus tyres and inner tubes – GCN Tech Clinic

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Link to Can you trust your power meter?
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Can you trust your power meter?

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Link to Is tech making racing too dangerous? – GCN Tech Show
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Is tech making racing too dangerous? – GCN Tech Show

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Link to Di2 groupset change, bike helmet cleanse and excess chain lube: GCN Tech Clinic
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Di2 groupset change, bike helmet cleanse and excess chain lube: GCN Tech Clinic

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Link to 7 of the biggest tech flops from Paris-Roubaix over the years
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7 of the biggest tech flops from Paris-Roubaix over the years

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Link to A homage to the last great rim brake bikes
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A homage to the last great rim brake bikes

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Link to How do modern cobbled Classics bikes compare to those from the past? GCN Tech Show
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How do modern cobbled Classics bikes compare to those from the past? GCN Tech Show

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Link to Optimal tyre pressure, noisy chains and inner tube repairs: GCN Tech Clinic
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Optimal tyre pressure, noisy chains and inner tube repairs: GCN Tech Clinic

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Link to How to adjust a Shimano clutch derailleur
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How to adjust a Shimano clutch derailleur

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Link to What is the best bike you can buy for £1000? GCN Tech Show
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What is the best bike you can buy for £1000? GCN Tech Show

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Link to GCN Tech Clinic: Wider tyres, dry-weather lube & noisy freehubs
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GCN Tech Clinic: Wider tyres, dry-weather lube & noisy freehubs

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Link to Expert tips to help you choose the right bike saddle
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Expert tips to help you choose the right bike saddle

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Link to How to repair a punctured TPU inner tube
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How to repair a punctured TPU inner tube

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Link to Why are brands offering fewer bikes? – GCN Tech Show
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Why are brands offering fewer bikes? – GCN Tech Show

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Link to Do bike tyres have an expiry date? GCN Tech Clinic
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Do bike tyres have an expiry date? GCN Tech Clinic

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Link to What is rust and corrosion and how can it be prevented?
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What is rust and corrosion and how can it be prevented?

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Link to Do wider tyres on your bike make you faster?
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Do wider tyres on your bike make you faster?

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Link to Why everyone is hating on the UCI, again – GCN Tech Show
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Why everyone is hating on the UCI, again – GCN Tech Show

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