Gregor Brown
Gregor Brown is an experienced cycling journalist, based in Florence, Italy. He has covered races all over the world for over a decade - following the Giro, Tour de France, and every major race since 2006. His love of cycling began with freestyle and BMX, before the 1998 Tour de France led him to a deep appreciation of the road racing season.
Latest articles by Gregor Brown
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Nairo Quintana answers Stelvio critics at Giro d'Italia
Giro d'Italia race leader Nairo Quintana answers criticism that he 'stole' time during Stelvio debacle
By Gregor Brown Published
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'The longest 14km of my life': Alberto Bettiol left in disbelief after surprise Tour of Flanders win
Italian says it was a perfect team performance by his EF Education First squad in Flanders
By Gregor Brown Published
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UCI asks pro riders for feedback as it prepares to start second disc brake trial
The governing body confirmed it will allow the use of disc brakes again from January 2017
By Gregor Brown Published
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Italian police arrest team manager, director & pharmacist after death and ban of under 23 riders
Italian police arrested six people in a doping raid after the death of Linas Rumsas and banning of Raimondas Rumsas
By Gregor Brown Published
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Fabio Aru apologises to Ernesto Colnago over reaction to Vuelta crash
Aru crashed on a descent on stage 17 of the Vuelta, and could be heard on television criticising his Colnago bicycle
By Gregor Brown Published
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Luke Rowe: 'It's about time I won something'
Team Sky's Luke Rowe took his first win in four years when he raised his arms in victory on stage two of the Herald Sun Tour in Victoria, Australia.
By Gregor Brown Published
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Team Sky coach Tim Kerrison defends Chris Froome and hits out at critics
Kerrison said Froome's salbutamol case "shouldn't take this long to resolve"
By Gregor Brown Published
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Chris Froome on the attack in the Vuelta a Espana
Chris Froome is seeking every opportunity to gain time of Alberto Contador and Alejandro Valverde in the remaining stages of the 2014 Vuelta a Espana
By Gregor Brown Published
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Etixx boss calls rivals 'cowards' after disappointing E3 Harelbeke
Patrick Lefevere and star rider Tom Boonen criticise other teams for failing to respond to attack from Peter Sagan and eventual winner Michal Kwiatkowski
By Gregor Brown Published
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Philippe Gilbert close to ending reign as world champion without a win
Only a stage victory in the Vuelta a Espana will prevent Philippe Gilbert having his least successful season since 2003
By Gregor Brown Published
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Alessandro Petacchi to leave Omega Pharma-QuickStep
Rumours link the 40-year-old sprinter Alessandro Petacchi to Neri Sottoli for next season
By Gregor Brown Published
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Sky: Froome and Thomas will both be supported riders at the Tour de France
Team Sky sports director Nicolas Portal says Geraint Thomas will be a protected rider at the Tour de France, but is realistic about his podium chances
By Gregor Brown Published
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Is Team Sky's dominance ruining cycling? Rival teams give their opinions
With Team Sky having won seven Grand Tours in less than nine years, we ask the sports directors of rival teams if this dominance is bad for the sport.
By Gregor Brown Published
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Geraint Thomas: 'Having Froome at my disposal is phenomenal'
Thomas says the four-time Tour de France winner is the best ally he can have in the crucial final mountain stage on Friday
By Gregor Brown Published
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Alberto Contador taking 'super conservative' approach to the Tour de France
Alberto Contador will take a cool approach to the Tour de France this year as he prepares to win a third title
By Gregor Brown Published
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Greg Van Avermaet: Everything needs to be perfect to beat Peter Sagan
Greg Van Avermaet reflects on a missed opportunity as Sagan powered to stage three victory at the 2017 Tour de France
By Gregor Brown Published
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Giro chief says race is balanced and welcomes Wiggins
International cycling news round-up (Nov 15): Giro 2013; Livestrong drops Armstrong's name; Walsh's new book; More prize money for women
By Gregor Brown Published
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Peter Sagan's World Champs victory motivated by migrant crisis
New road race world champion Peter Sagan takes a moment to highlight the plight of migrants crossing into Europe after his victory on Sunday
By Gregor Brown Published
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Jarlinson Pantano retires in wake of EPO positive but says he's innocent
The Colombian says he doesn't see the point in spending his money to fight the UCI verdict
By Gregor Brown Published
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Which GC rider will come out on top in crucial Tour de France time trial?
The stage 12 time trial will provide the next indication of which favourite for the overall classification could wear yellow into Paris
By Gregor Brown Published
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Tour de France riders and directors relieved to come through protest spray incident unscathed
Riders were forced to wash their eyes with water and eye drops after a protest saw pepper spray released
By Gregor Brown Published
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Why are short stages so exciting? Tour de France riders and teams have their say
The 2017 Tour de France's short 101-kilometre stage 13 provided one of the best stages of the race so far – should there be more of them?
By Gregor Brown Published
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Race hots up for Giro d'Italia wildcards, with Italian teams in pole position
Androni Giocattoli-Venezuela and Bardiani-CSF look set to be granted Giro d'Italia wildcards next week, with Team Colombia also tipped to receive and invitation
By Gregor Brown Published
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BMC secure future beyond 2016 and aim for a second Tour de France victory
The WorldTour team have received the backing of their sponsors until at least the end of the 2017 season
By Gregor Brown Published