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.
Latest articles by Simone Giuliani

Vuelta a España 2025 stage 18 preview: Jonas Vingegaard looks to 'make it right this time' after stumble in 2023 Valladolid time trial
By Simone Giuliani, Laura Weislo last updated
Stage preview September 11, 2025, Stage 18: Valladolid - Valladolid (ITT), reduced to 12.2kms from 27.2kms given expected protests

Australia's women's elite road race chances at World Championships suffer another blow as Neve Bradbury withdraws
By Simone Giuliani published
News U23 women's team, however, all of a sudden looks much stronger with late call up of Talia Appleton

'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'

Vuelta a España 2025 stage 17 preview: Alto de El Morredero comes into focus as opportunities diminish
By Laura Weislo, Simone Giuliani last updated
Stage preview September 10, 2025, Stage 17: O Barco de Valdeorras - Alto de el Morredero.Ponferrada, 143.2km

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'

Vuelta a España 2025 stage 12 preview
By Simone Giuliani last updated
Stage preview September 4, 2025, Stage 12: Laredo - Los Corrales de Buelna, 144.9km

'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

Change of plans for Pauline Ferrand-Prévot with the French rider to race Road World Championships after all
By Simone Giuliani published
News 'Forward to a new great experience! And in any case, I can already be awarded the title of World Champion of Change of Plans' jokes Ferrand-Prévot

'Gnarly conditions', a long breakaway and searing sprints – Rosa Klöser and Matt Beers victorious at Lauf Gravel Worlds in Nebraska
By Simone Giuliani published
Results Sticky mud splits race with $100,000 prize purse, leaving Klöser and Geerike Schreurs in 200km break as Beers beats Keegan Swenson in sprint

UCI Gravel World Series: Haley Preen and Alex Miller win Khomas100, claim African gravel titles
By Simone Giuliani published
Results Marc Pritzen and Anri Greeff take second behind the solo victors in first running of Namibian event as a UCI World Championships qualifier

UCI Gravel World Series: Romain Bardet and Erica Magnaldi sweep up solo victories after attacking on the climbs of Monsterrando Gravel
By Simone Giuliani published
Results Nicole Frain and Petr Vakoč come second from among packed field of core Italian qualifier

Denmark cuts Rwanda World Championship team even more, skipping elite time trials
By Simone Giuliani last updated
News Location distance and closeness of European Championships shape decision to add TT absence to that of junior and U23 riders

Oceania road champion handover will have to wait until 2026 with search for location and date coming up short
By Simone Giuliani published
News Cancellation for 2025 confirmed with 2024 title holders getting another season in jersey

'It’s a bit of a question how the form is' – Mathieu van der Poel to find the answer at Renewi Tour
By Simone Giuliani published
News Alpecin-Deceuninck rider continues rebuild after pneumonia forced him out of Tour de France

Brady Gilmore continues winning roll with back-to-back victories at Volta a Portugal
By Simone Giuliani published
News Australian Israel Premier Tech Academy rider takes his eighth win for the season on stage 6

'The current system is not set up to protect female health' – Cyclists Alliance renews calls for mandatory REDS screening
By Simone Giuliani last updated
News Update: UCI says it is continuing its discussions with medical experts and "an official announcement will be made in due course"
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