Ben Goddard
Ben raced as an amateur cyclist in the UK from a young age into the senior ranks on the road, track and in cyclocross. He has an NQJ qualification in journalism, and a sports journalism degree, and has spent over 10 years as a news and sports journalist. Ben has been covering cyclocross for media outlets, including Cyclingnews, since 2021 and has been on the ground reporting at World Championships in Zolder, Belvaux, Valkenberg, Dubendorf, and Hoogerheide. Away from cycling as a freelance sports journalist, Ben regularly reports on a range of sports including football, rugby, and snooker amongst others. However, he is happiest whilst reporting on-site at cyclocross races in Belgium and the Netherlands.
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Mathieu van der Poel 'done with' spectators booing, spitting at him
By Ben Goddard published
News World Champion endures abuse even on home soil in Hulst
Van Aert: Van der Poel 'smashed it and was on another level' in Gavere World Cup
By Ben Goddard published
News Jumbo-Visma rider comes second, was the only rival to keep Van der Poel in sight after world champion attacked early
Tom Pidcock rebounds in Gavere, making up 26 places to land on podium
By Ben Goddard published
News Briton says, "It was a bit annoying" after early race mishaps in UCI Cyclocross World Cup
Wout Van Aert: I don't have the form yet to go full gas for the whole hour
By Ben Goddard published
News 'I'm glad I didn't burn myself out and rode my own race' Jumbo-Visma rider finishes second to Mathieu van der Poel at Antwerp World Cup
Crash, illness hampers Tom Pidcock's performance at Antwerp World Cup
By Ben Goddard published
News 'I didn't do any training all week, I'm tired' says Ineos Grenadiers rider
Wout van Aert: Expecting to be in second position, I forgot to ride my own sprint
By Ben Goddard published
News Belgian expected his rival Van der Poel to lead over barriers on the final pass so was 'a bit confused' the Dutchman stayed in second position
Cyclocross Worlds conquered, Mathieu van der Poel 'starts again from zero' at Strade Bianche
By Ben Goddard published
News 'There is always respect between us,' says Dutchman about rivalry with Wout van Aert that will continue on the road
Zoe Bäckstedt heads to Opening Weekend after U23 Cyclocross Worlds silver
By Ben Goddard published
News 'Since the start of the season I've progressed a lot' says 18-year-old
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