Henry Robertshaw
Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Latest articles by Henry Robertshaw
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Watch: Fan accused of trying to grab Zdenek Stybar in final metres of Paris-Roubaix
An eagle-eyed Belgian journalist has spotted what appears to be a fan tangling with Zdenek Stybar on the Roubaix velodrome at the end of Paris-Roubaix.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Nairo Quintana confirms attempt at Giro/Tour double
Movistar's Nairo Quintana has confirmed that he will ride both the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France in 2017, not defending his Vuelta a España title.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Sandstorm and crosswinds cause chaos and crashes at the Dubai Tour (video)
Riders at the Dubai Tour had to deal with tricky conditions on stage three, as crosswinds caused splits in the peloton and whipped up a sandstorm.
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Could you soon get an Uber Bike? Taxi company looks to move into two-wheeled transport
Uber Bikes could be coming to a city near you, with the taxi company looking to move into bike sharing in the coming years.
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Hell of the Ashdown sportive gets even tougher for 2017
Organisers have made the Hell of the Ashdown even harder for 2017, with an extra few kilometres and another climb added into the early season event
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Eating disorders and pro cycling: American rider Ben King reveals battle with bulimia (video)
Dimension Data rider Ben King has opened up about his battle with the eating disorder bulimia as he tried to become a pro rider through his teenage years.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Two riders suffer broken backs after crashing on same corner as Laurens De Plus at Il Lombardia
Jan Bakelants and Simone Petilli are both in hospital after suffering broken vertebrae in crashes on the same corner as Laurens De Plus at Il Lombardia.
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Lance Armstrong and former US Postal team-mates finish third as they return to racing together
Lance Armstrong, George Hincapie, Christian Vandevelde, and Dylan Casey finish third as they were reunited for 24 hour mountain bike race in Arizona.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Bontrager XXX Road cycling shoes review
As used by the likes of Fabian Cancellara, the Bontrager XXX Road shoes may not be the lightest shoes on the market, but are certainly very comfortable and super stiff.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Giro d'Italia winner Tom Dumoulin to enjoy some well-earned rest after abandoning Tour de Suisse
Tom Dumoulin (Team Sunweb) will finally get a chance to put his feet up after deciding not to start stage six of the Tour de Suisse due to fatigue.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Yoann Offredo fined €700 over altercation with motorist
Wanty-Groupe Gobert rider Yoann Offredo has been fined a total of €700 for assaulting the driver and passenger of a car in an incident in April.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Racing as a pro aged 50? Davide Rebellin thinks it could be possible
Just a few days after signing yet another professional contract, 46-year-old Davide Rebellin has said that he could still be riding as a pro when he's 50.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Watch: London cyclist has scary moment as bus cuts into cycle lane, but who was in the wrong?
A video of a bus drifting into a cycle lane and almost forcing a cyclist off the road has caused debate on social media about who was in the wrong.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Simon and Adam Yates both extend contracts with Mitchelton-Scott until the end of 2020
Simon Yates and Adam Yates have both signed contract extensions with Mitchelton-Scott keeping them at the team until the end of the 2020 season/
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Illegal bike setup sees New Zealand disqualified from Commonwealth Games team pursuit
Cycling New Zealand staff members have taken blame for a technical blunder that saw their men's team pursuit squad disqualified from the Commonwealth Games.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Making hi-vis clothing compulsory for cyclists does not reduce number of crashes, study finds
Making cyclists wear hi-vis clothing might not make them less likely to be involved in crashes, according to a study on hi-vis legislation in Italy.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Australian track sprinter Shane Perkins thanks Vladimir Putin after gaining Russian citizenship
Australian track sprinter Shane Perkins has thanked Vladimir Putin after being granted Russian citizenship as he targets the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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British Road National Championships 2017 routes: road race and time trial courses
The 2017 British Road National Championships will take place on the Isle of Man, with the road race route taking inspiration from the iconic Mountain Course.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Incredible Strava stats give an insight into the echelons at the end of Giro d'Italia stage three
After an exciting end to stage three of the Giro d'Italia, the Strava stats of a number of key riders show the effort required to ride in the crosswinds.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Miss the old Tour of Flanders? Omloop Het Nieuwsblad returns to Muur van Geraardsbergen finale
The 2018 edition of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad will allow fans to enjoy the old finale of the Tour of Flanders, with the Muur van Geraardsbergen at centre stage.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Dan McLay to make step up to WorldTour level as he signs for EF Education First-Drapac
British sprinter Dan McLay will get a chance to ride at WordTour level after signing for EF Education First-Drapac for the 2018 season.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Wout Poels confident of place on Sky's Tour de France squad despite four months out with injury
Wout Poels says that he is confident of being selected to support Chris Froome at the Tour de France despite having only ridden one race since February.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Entire Brazilian team banned again just three months after completing previous suspension
The UCI has suspended an entire Brazilian professional continental level team from competition just three months after it had completed a previous ban.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Sean Kelly hits the deck after crashing into wild boar
Sean Kelly's descending skills were put the ultimate test in Spain today as he came head to head with a wild boar that ran across the road, taking him down.
By Henry Robertshaw Published