
Simone Giuliani
Simone is a degree-qualified journalist that has accumulated decades of wide-ranging experience while working across a variety of leading media organisations. She joined Cyclingnews as a Production Editor at the start of the 2021 season and has now moved into the role of Australia Editor. Previously she worked as a freelance writer, Australian Editor at Ella CyclingTips and as a correspondent for Reuters and Bloomberg. Cycling was initially purely a leisure pursuit for Simone, who started out as a business journalist, but in 2015 her career focus also shifted to the sport.
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'Do everything possible to secure the event' – Visma-Lease a Bike call on Vuelta a España to act and public not to interfere
By Simone Giuliani published
News 'As long as the race organisers and the UCI allow the Vuelta to continue, I assume they can also ensure it is done in complete safety'

From World Cup domination to GC ambitions – Why this multiple World Champion could be the next mountain biker to make her mark on the Tour de France Femmes
By Simone Giuliani published
Interview Austrian Mona Mitterwallner has 'potential as a world-class GC rider' says her road team Human Powered Health

Geerike Schreurs and Frederik Raßmann sprint to victory at Falling Leaves Lahti, outpacing Annika Langvad and Romain Bardet
By Simone Giuliani published
News Lawrence Naesen and Lucy Hempstead scoop up final podium spot at the Gravel Earth Series event in Finland

UCI Gravel World Series Graean Cymru – Noemie Thomson and Jenson Young win in Wales
By Simone Giuliani published
Results Abi Smith takes second in Saturday's elite women's race while Thomas Armstrong is runner-up in mud of Sunday's elite men's event

Australian viewers to keep free-to-air Tour de France Femmes and La Vuelta Femenina coverage through to at least 2030
By Simone Giuliani published
News Broadcaster SBS says Total TV Reach in Australia hits 1.8 million for 2025 Tour de France Femmes, 'is on course for lasting, meaningful success'

'I felt like I was trying to breathe underwater' – Michael Matthews reflects on journey from mid-year health turmoil to Rwanda Worlds motivation
By Simone Giuliani published
News 'With the whole season changing ... it was definitely something that I could really pin my mind to and focus on,' Matthews told AusCycling

'The sport is at a critical point' – The Cyclists' Alliance 2025 survey reveals further expansion in gap between women's cycling tiers
By Simone Giuliani published
News 'There are many signs of progress and professionalisation at the top, but the talent pathway below continues to face challenges and the gaps are widening' concludes report

Mapei steps up to title sponsor role at Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, extending the ties that hark back to the beginning of the Australian's career
By Simone Giuliani published
News Brand signs three year naming rights deal for both the men's and women's WorldTour events

'The end is here' – Sarah Roy announces retirement, to close out career at Simac Ladies Tour
By Simone Giuliani published
News 'I’m looking forward to creating some great final memories' says the Australian of her final race after more than a decade-long cycling career

'My body needs some proper rest' – Breaks, bone density and REDS concerns lead Carolin Schiff to call early halt to 2025 gravel season
By Simone Giuliani published
News 'For quite a while I haven't had my period so right now the most important thing is getting that back on track, taking this seriously' says 2023 Unbound 200 winner
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