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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 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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More articles from Alex

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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Link to Can I use my road bike off road, Q factor and sunscreen: GCN Tech Clinic
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Can I use my road bike off road, Q factor and sunscreen: GCN Tech Clinic

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Link to Why tyre pressure and tyre width matter so much for cycling
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Why tyre pressure and tyre width matter so much for cycling

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Link to 2024 Women's WorldTour bikes ranked by weight
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2024 Women's WorldTour bikes ranked by weight

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Link to Have the new super aero time trial helmets gone too far? GCN Tech Show
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Have the new super aero time trial helmets gone too far? GCN Tech Show

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Link to GCN Tech: The five worst things about tubeless tyres
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GCN Tech: The five worst things about tubeless tyres

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Link to How to make your drivetrain last longer
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How to make your drivetrain last longer

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Link to Heart rate or power: Which one is the best training metric for you?
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Heart rate or power: Which one is the best training metric for you?

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Link to Is the UCI’s 6.8kg bike weight limit unfair for smaller riders? GCN Tech Show
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Is the UCI’s 6.8kg bike weight limit unfair for smaller riders? GCN Tech Show

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Link to Gravel e-bike vs road e-bike: which is best for you?
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Gravel e-bike vs road e-bike: which is best for you?

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Link to Power meter connection problems and replacing brake fluid – GCN Tech Clinic
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Power meter connection problems and replacing brake fluid – GCN Tech Clinic

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Link to Introducing GCN’s new wheel partner Elitewheels
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Introducing GCN’s new wheel partner Elitewheels

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Link to GCN's Zwift Games: Who is the fastest presenter?
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GCN's Zwift Games: Who is the fastest presenter?

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Link to UAE Tour top tech: New time trial equipment in the WorldTour peloton
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UAE Tour top tech: New time trial equipment in the WorldTour peloton

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