Andy McGrath

Adoring Italian fans, turning off social media, and playing FIFA on Mount Teide – Getting to know Giulio Pellizzari, the Giro d'Italia's home star ready to challenge Jonas Vingegaard

By Andy McGrath published 5 May 26

Member Exclusive Cyclingnews sits down with Italy's champion-in-waiting ahead of his much anticipated Giro campaign, where he'll start as a serious challenger after a rapid rise to the top of cycling

Where are they now? Mapei's 1996 Paris-Roubaix team

By Andy McGrath last updated 9 April 26

Member Exclusive The Italian superteam's key players three decades after cycling's infamous podium sweep

The 10 greatest victories of Tadej Pogačar's career

By Andy McGrath last updated 24 March 26

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

After the finish line: Inside a professional cyclist’s perpetual, hardest race – retirement

By Andy McGrath published 22 December 25

Member Exclusive A professional cycling career is all-consuming, but what happens when the races, money, and routine disappear? Cyclingnews goes inside the transition to the 'real world', and how retirees battle identity crises and psychological torment

'Win races, have fun, no problems' – Inside the early days of Tadej Pogačar's unstoppable career

By Andy McGrath published 18 November 25

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 3 April 25

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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 20 February 25

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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

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 16 January 25

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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 11 December 24

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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 30 November 24

Features 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 2 July 23

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 24 June 23

Features 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 20 June 23

Features All you need to know about the historic Tour de France summit finish

The Backstedt dynasty - Inside the world-beating cycling family

By Andy McGrath published 17 February 23

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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 24 December 22

Interview Team DSM's road captain talks about her evolution in professional cycling