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George Bennett picks Giro d'Italia over Tour de France
By Sophie Smith published
News New Zealand champion says he's not going to be an authoritarian leader in Italian Grand Tour

Kitchen races nationals before returning to uncertainty of European racing
By Sophie Smith published
News 'It’s a bit extreme over there now so I don’t know what to expect' says rider

Heinrich Haussler finding form after COVID-19
By Sophie Smith published
News Bahrain Victorious rider ready to take on the Classics after intensity of cyclo-cross delivers boost

Durbridge determined to challenge Dennis for Olympic Games time trial spot
By Sophie Smith published
News Team BikeExchange rider on Matthews and racing the Santos Festival of Cycling

Richie Porte: The door was always open at Ineos Grenadiers
By Sophie Smith published
Feature 'They knew that I needed to go and do my own thing for a couple of years'

Matthews twice tests negative for COVID-19 after Giro d'Italia exit
By Sophie Smith last updated
News 'This doesn't mean Monday's test was a proven false positive' say Team Sunweb

Tour Down Under assessing plans to proceed with January races
By Sophie Smith published
News Current travel to and from Australia still restricted due to coronavirus controls

Porte and Matthews to lead Australia at World Championships road race
By Sophie Smith published
News Hayman set to take over from the team car on Sunday
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