Peter Cossins

Peter Cossins has written about professional cycling since 1993 and is a contributing editor to Procycling. He is the author of The Monuments: The Grit and the Glory of Cycling's Greatest One-Day Races (Bloomsbury, March 2014) and has translated Christophe Bassons' autobiography, A Clean Break (Bloomsbury, July 2014). 

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Latest articles by Peter Cossins

Geraint Thomas and Tao Geoghegan Hart amid the Ineos Grenadiers train at the Dauphiné
Ineos 'embarrassment of riches' can be problematic, says Geoghegan Hart

By Peter Cossins Published

News Briton led Thomas out on Dauphiné stage 6 but feels he could have sprinted for the win himself

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Belgian Ilan Van Wilder of Team DSM at the start of the sixth stage of the 73rd edition of the Criterium du Dauphine cycling race 1675 Km from LoriolsurDrome to Le SappeyenChartreuse France Friday 04 June 2021 BELGA PHOTO DAVID STOCKMAN Photo by DAVID STOCKMANBELGA MAGAFP via Getty Images
Ilan Van Wilder quietly climbing to prominence at Critérium du Dauphiné

By Peter Cossins Published

News Evenepoel's old rival sits 5th overall as breakthrough continues

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Lukas Pöstlberger (Bora-Hansgrohe) wearing the leader's jersey in the Criterium du Dauphiné
Pöstlberger: It's been a joy being in yellow for four days

By Peter Cossins Published

News Bora-Hansgrohe rouleur resigned to losing Dauphiné lead as the race heads for the high mountains

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Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas at the Criterium du Dauphine
Geraint Thomas: Froome's injuries were insane

By Peter Cossins, Cyclingnews Published

News Dauphiné stage winner defends former teammate

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Geraint Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers) held on to win stage 5 of the Dauphiné
Colbrelli: I have to congratulate Geraint Thomas for Dauphiné attack

By Peter Cossins Published

News Italian settles for third runner-up spot in five days

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Criterium du Dauphine 2021 73rd Edition 4th stage Firminy Roche La Moliere 164 km 02062021 Richie Porte AUS Ineos Grenadiers photo Dario BelingheriBettiniPhoto2021
Richie Porte happy with ride in 'horrible' Critérium du Dauphiné time trial

By Peter Cossins Published

News Australian well placed ahead of Dauphiné's critical mountain stages

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ROCHELAMOLIERE FRANCE JUNE 02 Jonas Vingegaard Rasmussen of Denmark and Team Jumbo Visma during the 73rd Critrium du Dauphin 2021 Stage 4 a 164km Individual Time Trial stage from Firminy to RochelaMolire 585m ITT UCIworldtour Dauphin dauphine on June 02 2021 in RochelaMoliere France Photo by Bas CzerwinskiGetty Images
Mixed fortunes for Jumbo-Visma in Critérium du Dauphiné time trial

By Peter Cossins Published

News Kruijswijk was expecting better, as Vingegaard showed no effects from recent Achilles issue

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Fabio Jakobsen (Deceuninck-QuickStep)
Fabio Jakobsen takes 'another step forward' at the Critérium du Dauphiné

By Peter Cossins Published

News Deceuninck-QuickStep sprinter says he felt at ease during stage 3 finale

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Brandon McNulty (UAE Team Emirates) during the Volta a Catalunya time trial
Critérium du Dauphiné contenders face TT 'with lots of variation'

By Peter Cossins Published

News Geraint Thomas and Brandon McNulty among favourites for 'typical Dauphiné TT'

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Ben O'Connor during the AG2R Citröen training camp 2021
O'Connor turning from 'one-shot wonder' to Mr Consistency

By Peter Cossins Published

News Australian says he's maturing following his move to AG2R-Citroën and has Dauphiné top 10 in his sights

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Lachlan Morton
Morton puts gravel plans on hold but is relishing a 'throwback' challenge in July

By Peter Cossins Published

News 'We’re planning something so daunting that it’s exciting' says Australian

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Geraint Thomas and Ineos Greanadiers during stage 2 at Criterium du Dauphine
Geraint Thomas: 'Chapeau' to breakaway success at Critérium du Dauphiné

By Peter Cossins Published

News Solo victories by Brent Van Moer and Lukas Pöstlberger draw plaudits from Thomas, Colbrelli and O’Connor

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THYON 2000 LES COLLONS SWITZERLAND MAY 01 Sepp Kuss of United States and Team Jumbo Visma at arrival during the 74th Tour De Romandie 2021 Stage 4 a 1613km stage from Sion to Thyon 2000 Les Collons 2076m TDR2021 TDRnonstop UCIworldtour on May 01 2021 in Thyon 2000 Les Collons Switzerland Photo by Luc ClaessenGetty Images
Sepp Kuss: 'Free strategy' for Jumbo-Visma at Critérium du Dauphiné

By Peter Cossins Published

News American climber part of a two-pronged attack for the Dutch team at French stage race

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PLA DE LESTANY BANYOLES SPAIN MARCH 23 Brandon Mcnulty of United States and UAE Team Emirates during the 100th Volta Ciclista a Catalunya 2021 Stage 2 a 185km Individual Time Trial stage from Pla de LEstany Banyoles to Pla de LEstany Banyoles 145m ITT VoltaCatalunya100 on March 23 2021 in Pla de LEstany Banyoles Spain Photo by David RamosGetty Images
UAE’s Tour de France team taking shape at Critérium du Dauphiné

By Peter Cossins Published

News McNulty, Bjerg and Kristoff among those hoping to play a part in Tadej Pogačar’s yellow jersey defence

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Team Lottos Brent Van Moer of Belgium celebrates as he crosses the finish line at the end of the first stage of the 73rd edition of the Criterium du Dauphine
Van Moer has an 'unreal' day at the Dauphiné

By Peter Cossins Published

News Young Belgian's impressive win in Issoire highlights his talent after recent near-misses

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Geraint Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers)
Geraint Thomas hopes to continue winning run at Critérium du Dauphiné

By Peter Cossins Published

News Form and strength of his Ineos Grenadiers team make the Welshman favourite for a second Dauphiné title

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ISSOIRE FRANCE MAY 30 Christopher Froome of United Kingdom and Team Israel StartUp Nation Alejandro Valverde Belmonte of Spain and Movistar Team Geraint Thomas of The United Kingdom and Team INEOS Grenadiers Greg Van Avermaet of Belgium and AG2R Citren Team at start in Issoire City during the 73rd Critrium du Dauphin 2021 Stage 1 a 1818km stage from Issoire to Issoire Team Presentation UCIworldtour Dauphin on May 30 2021 in Issoire France Photo by Bas CzerwinskiGetty Images
Chris Froome: I'm looking to measure myself on Dauphiné climbs

By Peter Cossins Published

News Four-time Tour winner's training numbers are improving but he wants confirmation in a racing situation

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FAYENCE FRANCE FEBRUARY 20 Geraint Thomas of United Kingdom and Team INEOS Grenadiers during the 53rd Tour Des Alpes Maritimes Et Du Var Stage 2 a 1689km stage from Fayence to Fayence 357m letour0683 on February 20 2021 in Fayence France Photo by Luc ClaessenGetty Images
Critérium du Dauphiné 2021 - Race Preview

By Peter Cossins Published

Preview Thomas, Froome, Gaudu, Quintana and Kruijswijk among the big names at the tough French eight-day race

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LIEGE BELGIUM APRIL 25 Michael Woods of Canada and Team Israel StartUp Nation Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia and UAE Team Emirates Alejandro Valverde Belmonte of Spain and Movistar Team Julian Alaphilippe of France and Team Deceuninck QuickStep Sprint at arrival during the 107th Liege Bastogne Liege 2021 Mens Elite a 2595km race from Bastogne to Lige LBL on April 25 2021 in Liege Belgium Photo by Bas CzerwinskiGetty Images
Pogacar denies Alaphilippe to win Liège-Bastogne-Liège

By Peter Cossins Published

Results Gaudu rounds out podium ahead of Valverde, Woods

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Etoile de Besseges 2021 51st Edition 2nd stage Saint Genies La Calmette 154 km 04022021 Philippe Gilbert BEL Lotto Soudal photo Roberto BettiniBettiniPhoto2021
Gilbert returns to form for elusive Milan-San Remo success

By Peter Cossins Published

News Belgian says it’s hard to beat Van der Poel and Van Aert, but believes he can win his ‘missing’ Monument

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Danish Mads Pedersen of TrekSegafredo celebrates as he wins the KuurneBrusselsKuurne one day cycling race 197 km from Kuurne to Kuurne via Brussels Sunday 28 February 2021 BELGA PHOTO ERIC LALMAND Photo by ERIC LALMANDBELGA MAGAFP via Getty Images
Mads Pedersen aiming to add elite Paris-Roubaix to his junior crown

By Peter Cossins Published

News 'I’d really like to have that big cobblestone trophy' says Trek-Segafredo’s Classics leader

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Arkéa-Samsic’s Connor Swift at the 2020 Tour de la Provence
Connor Swift gets his chance at the Classics

By Peter Cossins Published

News British rider heading for Belgium before focusing on the Tour de France

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UAE Tour 2020 2nd Edition 5th stage Al Ain Jebel Hafeet 162 km 27022020 David Gaudu FRA Groupama FDJ photo Dario BelingheriBettiniPhoto2020
Paris-Nice: Gaudu bruised but hoping to challenge over final weekend

By Peter Cossins Published

News French climber came into the race in great shape, but has been set back by his mid-race crash

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Tour de la Provence 2021 6th Edition 3rd stage AIstres Mont VentouxChalet Reynard 1539 km 13022021 Nacer Bouhanni FRA Team Arkea Samsic photo William Cannarella CVBettiniPhoto2021
Nacer Bouhanni frustrated by shifting failure in Paris-Nice sprint

By Peter Cossins Published

News Arkéa-Samsic sprinter couldn't shift into the 11 sprocket during stage 5 finale

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AL AIN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES FEBRUARY 23 Louis Meintjes of Sout Africa and Team IntermarchWantyGobert Matriaux during the 3rd UAE Tour 2021 Stage 3 a 166km stage from Al Ain Strata Manufacturing to Jebel Hafeet 1025m UAETour on February 23 2021 in Al Ain United Arab Emirates Photo by Tim de WaeleGetty Images
Meintjes: The plan is to prepare for the Tour de France

By Peter Cossins Published

South African climber says he's not "flying" yet at Paris-Nice, but results are hinting at a change of fortune

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