
Andy McGrath
Formerly the editor of Rouleur magazine, Andy McGrath is a freelance journalist and the author of God Is Dead: The Rise and Fall of Frank Vandenbroucke, Cycling’s Great Wasted Talent and Tadej Pogačar: Unstoppable.
Latest articles by Andy McGrath

The 10 greatest victories of Tadej Pogačar's career
By Andy McGrath published
Member Exclusive Having spent a year deep-diving on Pogačar's career for a new book, Andy McGrath picks out 10 of the wins that have defined his career so far

'Win races, have fun, no problems' – Inside the early days of Tadej Pogačar's unstoppable career
By Andy McGrath published
Extract An exclusive extract from Andy McGrath's new book 'Tadej Pogačar: Unstoppable', tracing the life and career so far of one of cycling's biggest-ever talents

Pedal performance: How Matteo Jorgenson re-learnt the art of pedalling
By Andy McGrath published
When the American moved to Visma-Lease a Bike, he knew the superteam's big budget would accelerate his development, yet he didn't plan on having to re-learn how to pedal

The Milan-San Remo lottery - Michael Matthews' insider opinion on one of cycling's hardest races to conquer
By Andy McGrath published
The opening Monument suits the Australian's versatility, durability and finishing speed so well, yet its trophy has remained within reach, but tantalisingly out of his grasp

Where are they now? Mapei's 1996 Paris-Roubaix team
By Andy McGrath published
The Italian superteam's key players nearly three decades after cycling's infamous podium sweep

Sombre signings, peloton politics and stretches of illness – here's one neo-pro's opinion of the surprises of the WorldTour
By Andy McGrath published
Neo-pro graduate Anders Foldager explores what he's learned about his own pre-conceptions, how his body and mind adapted, fitting in and winning his first pro race

Where are they now? Team Sky's 2012 Tour de France-winning team
By Andy McGrath published
The key figures of the history-making British squad, over a decade on from their era-dawning victory

'Release your data' - Greg LeMond on transparency, skepticism and the new era of cycling
By Andy McGrath published
Feature Three-time Tour de France champion says the pressure on riders' weight 'explains the average overall speed going up'

Tour de France 2023 – Analysing the contenders
By Andy McGrath last updated
Analysis The final form ranking for the yellow jersey contenders

Tour de France 2023 - Comprehensive team-by-team guide
By James Moultrie, Andy McGrath published
feature A full rundown of all the teams, their leaders, and riders to watch at this year's race

What is the Puy de Dôme? Inside the legendary Tour de France climb
By Andy McGrath published
feature All you need to know about the historic Tour de France summit finish

Belgium Tour: Wærenskjold wins stage 3 time trial as Mathieu van der Poel takes GC lead
By Andy McGrath published
Results Young Norwegian moves to second overall

Tour of Slovenia: Ide Schelling wins hectic stage 3 sprint victory
By Andy McGrath published
Results Mezgec pipped at line by Bora-Hansgrohe rider while Groenewegen maintains overall lead after wrong turn

Route d'Occitanie: Marijn van den Berg holds off Elia Viviani to win stage 1
By Andy McGrath published
Results EF Education-EasyPost rider takes first leader's jersey in four-day race

Tour de Suisse: Felix Gall grabs GC lead with solo victory on stage 4
By Andy McGrath published
Results Mattias Skjelmose drops to second overall with Remco Evenepoel still in GC hunt

Tour de Suisse: Mattias Skjelmose wins stage 3 summit finish at Villars-sur-Ollon
By Andy McGrath published
Results Trek-Segafredo rider moves into the overall lead

The Backstedt dynasty - Inside the world-beating cycling family
By Andy McGrath published
One of cycling's most exceptional families on Yahtzee, family life a three-way 'rivalry' in 2023

On the cusp of a breakthrough – No more mistaking Pfeiffer Georgi
By Andy McGrath published
Interview Team DSM's road captain talks about her evolution in professional cycling

Laurens Sweeck wins speedy Cyclocross World Cup in Beekse Bergen
By Andy McGrath last updated
Results Van der Haar out-sprints Vanthourenhout for second

Valentin Madouas: I'd rather win Tour of Flanders than a Tour de France stage
By Andy McGrath published
News Groupama-FDJ’s versatile Frenchman on his Ronde podium finish, Tour tenth place and potential interest from Arkéa-Samsic

Stewart and Valente take first blood in UCI Track Champions League opener
By Andy McGrath published
News Braspennincx and Lavreysen lead Sprint category after first of five-race series in Palma

Unibet returns to pro cycling with Dutch YouTuber's new Continental team
By Andy McGrath published
News Online gambling operator embroiled in UCI/Grand Tour spat in 2007 back with Tour de Tietema creator

Chloé Dygert pain free and back on track for 2023
By Andy McGrath published
News Former world time trial champion to mix road and track as she targets Olympic qualification
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