Emma Cole
Emma Cole is a gold-standard NCTJ journalist who loves anything to do with adventure, sport and sustainability. Alongside writing about these passions for Cyclingnews, her work has also featured in Cycling Weekly, Outdoors Magic and Cyclist Magazine - where she previously held the role of Features Writer for over two years. Emma hosts her own podcast, The Passion Stories Podcast and has a first-class degree in French and Politics.
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Road cycling events 2025: The world's best sportives and organised rides
By Emma Cole published
All you need to know about the best road sportives and fondos around the world

Lorena Wiebes closes in on 100th pro win with third UAE Tour Women stage
By Emma Cole published
News Wiebes asserts her dominance with a display of unbeatable acceleration and speed at the UAE Tour Women

The 'fastest bike in the WorldTour?' A closer look at Elisa Longo Borghini's Colnago Y1Rs
By Emma Cole published
Tech Up close with the radical-looking aero bike after its first WorldTour outing at the UAE Tour Women

Building UAE Team ADQ's powerhouse squad – Lara Gillespie and Silvia Persico on hitting the gym and learning from the top
By Emma Cole published
News Gillespie is in her element on the WorldTour stage and Persico is reaping the efforts of spending her winter in the gym

Silvia Perisco's super domestique pace stuns the field at the UAE Tour Women
By Emma Cole published
News Garcia dropped after feeling the effects of yesterday's crash while Niedermaier pleased and looks strong

From more changing rooms to toilets along the route - how the UAE Tour Women is growing
By Emma Cole published
News What goes into organising the UAE Tour Women?

'I was scared I was going to be bored' - Pauline Ferrand-Prévot on being back on the road
By Emma Cole published
News The Team Visma–Lease a Bike rider on her return to the road and staying calm

'I want to tell the truth' - Patrick Lefevere on women's cycling
By Emma Cole published
News The retired Belgian team manager was impressed with the fast racing at the UAE Tour Women
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