
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

Wiebes survives sprint chaos at Women’s Tour to take 11th win of 2021
By Daniel Benson published
News Dutch rider comes out on top on stage 4

Hosking comes up short but vows to keep fighting for Women’s Tour stage win
By Daniel Benson published
News 'I'm a bit disappointed but there are a couple more stages to go' says Trek-Segafredo sprinter

Alice Barnes 'in a good place' ahead of double nationals defence
By Daniel Benson published
News Briton demonstrates form in Women's Tour time trial

Teniel Campbell: I can see myself winning Paris-Roubaix Femmes
By Daniel Benson published
News Team BikeExchange rider gets stuck in at Women’s Tour

Vollering shreds Women’s Tour field to take commanding lead
By Daniel Benson published
News 'It was painful but really fun' says SD Worx leader after winning stage 3 time trial

Sliding doors at Canyon-SRAM as Hannah Barnes departs and Sarah Roy joins
By Daniel Benson published
News 'I’m super excited to have a change in direction' says Australian Champion

Tanja Erath needs spinal surgery after Women's Tour crash
By Daniel Benson published
News Tibco-Silicon Valley Bank rider in hospital after sustaining multiple fractures to rib, collarbone and vertebrae

Pieters storms to Women’s Tour stage victory and sets up overall challenge
By Daniel Benson published
News Early sprint won by Dutch Champion in 'hectic final'

Clara Copponi's fighting spirit nets Women's Tour lead
By Daniel Benson published
News French rider sprints to second place and overall lead ahead of crucial time trial

Women’s Tour aim for prize money equality after 2021 setback
By Daniel Benson last updated
News Financial difficulties see drop in women’s prize money after previous equality

Trixi Worrack holds off retirement with late call up at Women’s Tour
By Daniel Benson published
News German enjoying the freedom of not knowing her final race

Colbrelli wins in his Paris-Roubaix debut
By Daniel Benson last updated
Results Vermeersch, Van der Poel round out podium

Qhubeka NextHash on the brink as riders told to seek new teams
By Daniel Benson published
News Financial problems could spell the end of the South African team

Chris Froome set to take part in British Championships for the first time since 2011
By Daniel Benson published
News Mark Cavendish and Ethan Hayter to race men's road race

10 riders to watch at the 2021 men's Paris-Roubaix
By Daniel Benson published
Analysis The riders we think could have a say in this unique edition of 'The Hell of the North'

Cycling world pays tribute to Heiko Salzwedel after former British Cycling coach dies
By Daniel Benson published
News German coach and the man behind British Cycling track success died on Wednesday

Tom Pidcock: I missed the train at World Championships
By Daniel Benson, Daniel Ostanek last updated
News British rider takes solid sixth place after a dogged ride from British team

UCI Road World Championships 2021: Men's Elite Road Race - Live Coverage
By Daniel Benson last updated
Live Coverage All the action from the men's race as Van Aert, Alaphilippe, and van der Poel go head-to-head

Neilson Powless targets Ardennes after securing USA's best men's result at Worlds since 1999
By Daniel Benson, Patrick Fletcher published
News 'It’s about never giving up and keep putting yourself in the race' says young American

State of the Nation: Analysing Denmark's men's 2021 World Championships team
By Daniel Benson published
Analysis Collective depth and four potential leaders with Asgreen, Pedersen, Valgren and Cort

Elisa Balsamo wins elite women's world title at Flanders World Championships
By Daniel Benson published
Results Italian beats Marianne Vos in reduced sprint in Leuven

Mark Cavendish: People think I just sit behind eight people and sprint but I can race
By Daniel Benson published
News Ten years on from his Worlds win Cavendish backs Great Britain team for success

Mads Pedersen: If we just watch our Worlds rivals, we'll be one step behind
By Daniel Benson published
News Dane looks to salvage season and roll back the form to his 2019 triumph
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