
Daniel Benson
Daniel Benson was the Editor in Chief at Cyclingnews.com between 2008 and 2022. Based in the UK, he joined the Cyclingnews team in 2008 as the site's first UK-based Managing Editor. In that time, he reported on over a dozen editions of the Tour de France, several World Championships, the Tour Down Under, Spring Classics, and the London 2012 Olympic Games. With the help of the excellent editorial team, he ran the coverage on Cyclingnews and has interviewed leading figures in the sport including UCI Presidents and Tour de France winners.
Latest articles by Daniel Benson

Object of desire: Cinelli Nemo Gravel bike
By Daniel Benson published
Not yet ratedobject of desire Modern-day design requirements and a brand's fundamental principles combine to create a truly stunning bike

Strickland determined to be the hammer, not the nail, at SBT GRVL
By Daniel Benson published
News 'I've realised I'm good at racing but not training' says Texan as he explains struggles to find form in the pandemic

From Super Bowl to SBT GRVL: Dhani Jones’ story
By Daniel Benson published
Q&A Former New York Giant on his love of cycling and path to gravel racing

Lefevere apologises for domestic abuse comments and confirms Sam Bennett is out for the season
By Daniel Benson published
News 'My opinion of him remains the same, but what I wrote about intimate partner violence was not appropriate' says Deceuninck team manager

Evaluating Ineos Grenadiers' 13-man Vuelta a Espana long list
By Daniel Benson last updated
Analysis From Bernal to Pidcock, and everyone in between

Premier Tech’s ousting at Astana down to Vinokourov rift and his imminent return
By Daniel Benson published
News Team boss who was dismissed in June is set to return

Olympics: Great Britain dominate from start to finish to win women's Madison gold
By Cyclingnews, Daniel Benson, Simone Giuliani last updated
Results Denmark take silver, ROC bronze

Olympics: Matthew Walls wins gold in men's Omnium
By Daniel Benson, Simone Giuliani last updated
Results Stewart and Viviani round out the medals

Arctic Race of Norway: Hoelgaard wins stage 1
By Daniel Benson last updated
Results Uno-X rider escapes on final climb to take first leader's jersey

From on the brink to a chance at the highest level: Red Walters on his shot at Hagens Berman Axeon
By Daniel Benson published
Feature Rider earns the opportunity to race as a stagiaire after Tao Geoghegan Hart supports inclusion and diversity

John Degenkolb returns to Team DSM on three-year deal
By Daniel Benson published
News German heads back to the team where he had his best years

Olympics: Viviani rescues a medal but loses silver on last lap of Omnium
By Daniel Benson published
News Italian looked down and out after two events

Ellingworth: If Thomas has a massive deal we’re unlikely to match it
By Daniel Benson published
News Ineos Grenadiers to build around youth even if Thomas and Moscon leave

Chris Froome to miss Vuelta a España
By Daniel Benson published
News British rider to focus on smaller stage races in second half of the season

Vasseur: No transfer for Geraint Thomas but Dan Martin is an option
By Daniel Benson published
News Cofidis interested in Irish climber but no moves for Thomas or Fuglsang

Sam Bennett rejoins Bora-Hansroghe after Deceuninck-QuickStep split
By Daniel Benson published
News Mullen, Archbold, and Danny Van Poppel join as Irishman's new leadout

Australian rider's bars break and lead to crash in Olympic team pursuit qualifying
By Daniel Benson, Josh Croxton last updated
News Alex Porter hits the ground in the opening laps

Koen de Kort retires and moves into Trek-Segafredo management
By Daniel Benson published
News After his accident Dutchman takes the role of Team Support Manager as Matt Shriver heads back to the USA

Tom Dumoulin was rock bottom but now he shapes his own destiny, says Zeeman
By Daniel Benson published
News Jumbo-Visma boss on lessons learned and the importance of athlete independence

Geoghegan Hart and Hagens Berman Axeon set to announce stagiaire rider
By Daniel Benson published
News Rider chosen from a dozen strong applicants, says Axel Merckx

Finding a way to beat Pogacar is the biggest challenge for years to come, says Jumbo-Visma DS
By Daniel Benson published
News Roglic and Vingegaard likely for 2022 Tour de France

Tour de l'Ain: Storer wins stage 3 and overall title
By Daniel Benson last updated
Results Australian climbs to first pro victory at three-day stage race

Jet lag and sleepless nights are no obstacle for Van Vleuten in San Sebastian
By Daniel Benson published
News Movistar rider moves back to top of women’s WorldTour rankings
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