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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British Cycling signs new kit deal with Alé
After seven years with Czech manufacturer Kalas, BC's elite riders will switch to Italian kit
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I’ve had a rotten 2025 and we’re only a week in - but - it’s made me determined to get back on my bike
When I stop coughing, it will be time to kick on with riding this year
By Adam Becket Published
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All the pro peloton transfers for 2025: XDS Astana sign WorldTour's only Chinese rider
Keep up to date with all the latest confirmed transfers with Cycling Weekly
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My cycling new year’s resolution? No more distance targets
I’m going to try and enjoy cycling for its own sake, and to keep fit, without aiming for a round number
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Tom Pidcock among 12 cyclists recognised in New Year's Honours list
10 Olympic and Paralympic riders honoured in yearly list, including women's sprint trio of Emma Finucane, Sophie Capewell and Katy Marchant
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'You keep it going because you know it makes a difference' - Meet the local hero introducing young people to cycling in the UK
Kettering CC’s stalwart volunteer Roland Bell goes above and beyond for the club and the community
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Kristen Faulkner's Olympic win to Kasia Niewiadoma holding on on Alpe d'Huez: The top six moments of the 2024 women's racing season
Surprise wins at the Olympics and Tour de France Femmes were the highlights, but so much more happened in a special 2024
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'It feels almost like a dream, it's what I've always wanted' - Eilidh Shaw on her journey from the National Road Series to the cusp of the WorldTour
CW’s domestic rider of the year Eilidh Shaw on her journey from the CiCLE Classic to the UAE
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Is Mathieu van der Poel winning races “in zone 2” helping or hindering cyclo-cross?
The Dutch world champion has turned up off-road now, and immediately won twice. Is this fun?
By Adam Becket Published
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I won't be doing the Festive 500 this year, or probably ever
The idea of suffering over the Christmas period for fun is not an attractive one to me
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Tom Pidcock joined by brother Joe at Q36.5 Pro Cycling as team finalised for 2025
Pidcock's coach Kurt Bogaerts also confirmed as team's head of technical performance
By Adam Becket Published
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'He was never afraid to gamble' - Assessing Patrick Lefevere's legacy
The Belgian is to leave Soudal Quick-Step after forty years in cycling management
By Adam Becket Published
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Vuelta a España 2025 route: Italian start, 10 summit finishes and team time trial announced
The 80th edition of the race includes the Angliru, Bola del Mundo and third-week ITT
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Ineos Grenadiers rider recovers from 'fighting for his life' to join new development squad
Theodor Storm and Peter Øxenberg to join Lotto Kern-Haus PSD Bank, Ineos Grenadiers' new devo team
By Adam Becket Published
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Teenage boys arrested after spate of assaults on cyclists in the UK
Three under-18s were arrested in Bristol after 13 reports of assaults by a trio on mopeds earlier this month
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Cycling legend Rik Van Looy dies aged 90
The Belgian won all five Monuments, a feat only achieved by three riders, among 161 professional wins
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I rode my first Audax at the weekend and I’m now convinced this retro activity is the coolest thing in cycling
Riding long distances uncompetitively is one of my favourite things, why hadn’t I tried out the original format before?
By Adam Becket Published
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Cancer My Arse! Meet the charity raising money from riding out the saddle
Campaigner and industry veteran Kev Griffiths, who has stage four cancer, is attempting to make fundraising fun
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Mathieu van der Poel to race 11 cyclocross races this season, from the Zonohoven World Cup to the World Championships
Dutchman to defend his world title in northern France at beginning of February
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Cycling's governing body moves to ban carbon monoxide inhalation
The UCI has previously asked teams and rider to not use the practice repeatedly, and for WADA to take a position
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Remco Evenepoel in race against time for 2025 season, will miss 'big goals' after training crash
Belgian suffered fractures to his rib, right shoulder blade and right hand after being 'doored' by a Belgian postal vehicle last week
By Adam Becket Published
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Cycling computers are getting inexplicably big - how did it come to this?
The Wahoo Elemnt Ace is just the latest phone-sized bike computer, and it’s getting a bit silly
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Patrick Lefevere to step down as Soudal Quick-Step boss
Controversial Belgian to be replaced by Jurgen Foré after over 20 years in charge
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What’s in the Q36.5 move for Tom Pidcock, and what’s next?
Having bade farewell to Ineos Grenadiers, the 25-year-old should have freedom next year to do what he wants, but will that help?
By Adam Becket Published