José Been
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Meet Matt Dinham, the Aussie climber joining the WorldTour ranks
With hard work and a clear goal in mind the 22-year-old steps up to the big leagues in 2023. → Read More
Meet Kim de Baat, the little-known Belgian champion
In one day Kim de Baat went from hardworking, selfless domestique to being in the spotlight. → Read More
From boat to bike: Georgie Howe's rapid rise to the pro ranks
She tried her luck in a few European races and immediately kept up with the WorldTour pros. A new chapter starts now for the former rower. → Read More
Hors Course stage 7: Villages Fleuries
Mountains and more mountains on the penultimate stage of the Tour de France Femmes but also lovely small towns with lots of flowers. And a castle. Just after the start, the riders pass the magnificent Chateau de Haut-Koeningsbourg. The first castle was built here as a fortress overseeing the plains in the 12th century. The […] → Read More
Hors Course Stage 3: Champagne and PFP
Into the Champagne region for stage 3. → Read More
Hors Course stage 20: A pilgrim’s route and the final cheese segment of the week
Rocamadour is the Tour’s last stop before Paris, and the stage 20 time trial visits the home of a delicious goat’s cheese. → Read More
Hors Course stage 16: Dinosaurs and some dark religious history in the Pyrenees
The third week of the Tour de France is upon us and the peloton is heading into the Pyrenees for stage 16. → Read More
Hors Course stage 12: From the Fortifications of Vauban to the legendary Alpe d’Huez
Stage 12 of the Tour de France goes from Briançon to Alpe d'Huez, the last in a trio of stages in the French Alps. → Read More
'Do well with what you have': The Alison Jackson philosophy
Alison Jackson is well known for her joyful TikTok videos, but has so much more to share than just her dance moves. → Read More
The new kid on the block: getting to know Arnaud De Lie
Six wins from 28 race days is a pretty impressive ratio – especially when you're just 20 years old and a first year pro. → Read More
From CX world champ to years in limbo, Thalita de Jong is back
Thalita de Jong has a new start at the team she started her career with ten years ago, and is ready to show she still has the talent. → Read More
Tom Dumoulin will retire at the end of this season
The 2017 Giro winner recently returned to racing after a sabbatical. → Read More
Chris Froome gets his best result since 2019 Dauphiné crash
11th after a big day of climbing shows a glimmer of hope for the four-time Tour champion. → Read More
Danny van Poppel wants to be the best lead-out man in the world
The Dutchman is embracing his new role as Sam Bennett's last man in the sprints. → Read More
For Ellen van Dijk, the Hour Record is the 'ultimate challenge'
The TT world champ is both scared and excited for her upcoming attempt at Joss Lowden's record. → Read More
Where are they now? Emma Johansson is "being the best me"
The Swedish star retired at her peak, but has few regrets about her life post-pro cycling. → Read More
Meet Seb Piquet, cycling's voice in the eye of the storm
Piquet helps to find order in the chaos of some of the world's biggest bike races. → Read More
Was riding the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix really a good idea?
I don't do cobbles ... until I did do cobbles. It was a wonderful but probably one-time-only experience. → Read More
The healing power of a simple bike ride
A ride to quiet the mind was the best gift I could have given myself. → Read More
Marianne Vos: 'I am still determined to get the best out of myself'
In more than 15 years spent dominating the sport, Vos's perspective on cycling and on life has changed. → Read More