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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‘I know my potential’ - Biniam Girmay surveys the repaved road ahead
By Simone Giuliani published
Three Tour de France stage wins and a green jersey may be a hard act to follow in 2025 but the grounded Eritrean looks set to embrace the confidence, not bow to the pressure

'Going with these steps of the younger generation' – The challenges that keep Primož Roglič chasing
By Simone Giuliani published
Interview Motivations that drive four-time Vuelta winner who says ‘earth will turn the same’ without Tour de France win on palmares

Two-year ban deemed 'legally unenforceable' in AusCycling review of Matthew Richardson Great Britain shift
By Simone Giuliani published
News Investigation concludes track rider who swapped nationalities after Olympics 'acted in a way which conflicted with the values of AusCycling’

Faster, richer, louder - How 2024 has changed gravel and off-road racing
By Jackie Tyson, Simone Giuliani published
Analysis Gravel discipline carving a path with more convenience, diverse courses and rewards that riders can take to the bank

Retiring but not riding away – Grace Brown keeps cycling centre stage while settling back to life in Australia
By Simone Giuliani published
News Changing habits but connection with cycling remains entrenched as rider adds Cadel Evans Race ambassador role to Cyclists Alliance presidency

'One final push on the road' - Chris Froome on retirement, sliding doors and chasing another Grand Tour
By Simone Giuliani published
Speaking to Cyclingnews at the Tour de France criterium in Saitama, Froome speaks about his form, his final years in the sport and his unbroken bond with the Tour de France

'I don't want to risk it all for this one stage' - Jasper Philipsen cautiously dreams of a yellow-tinged opening to the 2025 Tour de France
By Simone Giuliani published
News 'There's a lot of opportunities for us in the first 10 days of the Tour of France' Alpecin Deceuninck rider tells Cyclingnews

Mark Cavendish delivers a final winning roar as he signs off at Tour de France Singapore Criterium
By Simone Giuliani published
News Cavendish gets his dream ending, closing out his professional cycling career far from home but surrounded by people to help him celebrate
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