Adam Becket
Adam is Cycling Weekly’s news editor – his greatest love is road racing but as long as he is cycling, he's happy. Before joining CW in 2021 he spent two years writing for Procycling. He's usually out and about on the roads of Bristol and its surrounds.
Before cycling took over his professional life, he covered ecclesiastical matters at the world’s largest Anglican newspaper and politics at Business Insider. Don't ask how that is related to riding bikes.
Latest articles by Adam Becket
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'You always need to go for the victory if you can' - Insatiable Tadej Pogačar won't stop winning at Tour de France
The Slovenian says that he was "at the limit" on the final climb of stage 20
By Adam Becket Published
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UCI President: It's good people are asking doping questions at Tour de France
David Lappartient says more needs to be invested in anti-doping research
By Adam Becket Published
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'At this level, the win is what matters' - Matteo Jorgenson gutted with second on Tour de France stage 19
The American looked like he was set for a first stage win on Friday, only to be passed by Tadej Pogačar
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Remco Evenepoel on Tadej Pogačar: He's not the same as us
Belgian was unable to follow Tadej Pogačar's attack on the climb to Isola 2000 on Friday
By Adam Becket Published
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'Now the fight is over': Jonas Vingegaard concedes Tour de France battle for yellow, but still aims for second
He might not win this year's race, but the Dane could still finish second, mere months after being seriously injured in a crash
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'I was there first, I left last': Victor Campenaerts spent nine weeks at altitude for Tour de France stage win
The Belgian has put everything into this one goal over the past seven months, and it paid off
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Much ado about nothing, or a serious problem? Covid at the Tour de France
It's mask on time, but the vibe is one of acceptance from many teams at the race
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'Mission accomplished': Remco Evenepoel cements Tour de France podium spot
The Soudal Quick-Step rider says his "main goal" is not to take time on Jonas Vingegaard or Tadej Pogačar, despite dropping the pair on Wednesday
By Adam Becket Published
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Spare a thought for the sprinters: With five stages left, the Tour de France is now an uphill battle for the fast men
It's now a game of survival rather than victory as the Tour heads to its Alpine conclusion
By Adam Becket Published
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End of an era: Witnessing Mark Cavendish's last ever Tour de France sprint
The Astana Qazaqstan rider finished 17th in Nîmes in what is almost definitely his last ever sprint at the Tour. Cycling Weekly was there to see it
By Adam Becket Published
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Why does the Giro d'Italia Women still happen at the same time as the Tour de France Hommes?
One of the most important women’s bike races, at exactly the same time as the biggest bike race in the world. What could go wrong?
By Adam Becket Published
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'I'm not disappointed and I don't regret anything': Jonas Vingegaard fights on at Tour de France despite time loss
The Visma-Lease a Bike rider lost time again for a second consecutive day in the Pyrenees on Sunday, but will keep challenging
By Adam Becket Published
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Investigating the one event that threatens to overshadow the Tour de France: The final of Euro 2024
England's men have not got to a final since, oh, 2021, and it's preoccupying some in France
By Adam Becket Published
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Fan who threw crisps at Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard at Tour de France arrested - reports
The rider's union also threatens to take legal action against the spectator for the potato or maize-based incident
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‘It’s just cycling, it’s not war’ - Tadej Pogačar has ‘perfect day’ on Tour de France stage 14 but remains grounded
The UAE Team Emirates rider is almost two minutes ahead of his big rival, Jonas Vingegaard, but five important GC stages still loom
By Adam Becket Published
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Lotto Dstny rider fined almost £1,300 for shoulder barging competitor in Tour de France sprint
Maxim Van Gils was judged to be at a fault for a crash in the final of stage 13
By Adam Becket Published
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'Aggressive' UAE Team Emirates battle with 'no panic' Visma-Lease a Bike on 'crazy day' at Tour de France
The team of Jonas Vingegaard were briefly outfoxed by Tadej Pogačar's squad on stage 13, but everything came back together
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Mark Cavendish 'upset and angry' after being relegated for 'deviation' on Tour de France stage 12
The Astana-Qazaqstan rider originally finished fifth, before being relegated
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'Now it’s better if I don’t look at my phone': Biniam Girmay becomes a Tour de France superstar
The Eritrean won a third Tour stage of 2024 on Thursday, stamping his authority on the race
By Adam Becket Published
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'Serene and calm' Remco Evenepoel matures into Tour de France GC rider
Belgian Soudal Quick-Step rider lost time on stage 11, but takes confidence from a solid display in the Massif Central
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'That was the worst day of my life' - Fred Wright finishes outside time limit on Tour de France stage 11
The Bahrain Victorious rider was alone for much of Wednesday's stage after suffering early on
By Adam Becket Published
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'I really believed I was going to die’ - Jonas Vingegaard resurrected at Tour de France
The Visma-Lease a Bike rider out-sprinted Tadej Pogačar to win stage 11 and ignite his Tour defence
By Adam Becket Published
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Mark Cavendish says he has 'one' opportunity left to take another Tour de France stage win
The Manxman was left frustrated after finishing 18th on stage 10
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Tadej Pogačar can do everything... except grow a moustache
The talented Slovenian might just be the best rider in the world, but he is not hirsute
By Adam Becket Published