Articles by Jonny Long | Cycling Weekly

Jonny was Cycling Weekly's Weekend Editor until 2022.

I like writing offbeat features and eating too much bread when working out on the road at bike races.

Before joining Cycling Weekly I worked at The Tab and I've also written for Vice, Time Out, and worked freelance for The Telegraph (I know, but I needed the money at the time so let me live).

I also worked for ITV Cycling between 2011-2018 on their Tour de France and Vuelta a España coverage. Sometimes I'd be helping the producers make the programme and other times I'd be getting the lunches. Just in case you were wondering - Phil Liggett and Paul Sherwen had the same ham sandwich every day, it was great.

Latest articles by Jonny Long

Julian Alaphilippe on stage two of the 2021 Tour de France

Will 2022 be the year Julian Alaphilippe finishes the Tour de France in yellow?

Having enjoyed 14 days in yellow in 2019, and held the jersey every subsequent year, could the French rider roll into Paris the leader?

Mark Cavendish will do ‘what’s best for the team’ in battle for Tour de France sprinter spot

As Fabio Jakobsen is preparing for the Tour de France finishes, Cavendish says 'I’ll try and win where I can'

By Jonny Long Published 11 January 22
'If you start a Grand Tour you can always win it,' says Remco Evenepoel as he sets sights on Vuelta a España

Belgium cyclist says he would give up five championship podiums won in 2021 for one winner's jersey

By Jonny Long Published 11 January 22
Saudi Tour could be cancelled due to 'terror threat'

A car explosion at the Dakar Rally in the country has caused concern for race organisers ASO

By Jonny Long Published 9 January 22

‘There were other problems when I started,' says Nicolas Roche, 'it was pre-Puerto and I was getting my ass whupped every weekend with people cheating’

As the retired pro eases into retirement he weighs up what to do next

By Jonny Long Published 9 January 22
Dylan Groenewegen will return to Tour de France this summer: 'My biggest challenge is to fight for stage wins again'

At BikeExchange Jayco, Groenewegen won't face the likes of Primož Roglič and Wout van Aert in competition for the coveted places in the Tour squad

By Jonny Long Published 8 January 22
Zoe Bäckstedt out of British National Cyclocross Championships following Covid positive

She will instead be isolating at home with her whole family, who have all tested positive

By Jonny Long Published 8 January 22

Nairo Quintana set to skip Giro d'Italia and focus on Tour de France and Vuelta double in 2022

The Colombian's manager speaks on his currently unconfirmed schedule for the new season

By Jonny Long Published 7 January 22
Cofidis launch new-look kit made by Decathlon

The new strip will be worn by both men's and women's formations

By Jonny Long Published 7 January 22
Ineos' Ben Tulett: There was a lot to be learned about Remco at the Giro, I don’t want to miss or skip steps

The 20-year-old steps up to the WorldTour as the latest British talent to make it to the top table

By Jonny Long Published 7 January 22

Bora-Hansgrohe release new-look 2022 kit

A new look for the German team this coming season

By Jonny Long Published 29 December 21
Tweets of the year: Chris Froome, Mark Cavendish, Bradley Wiggins, Egan Bernal, and more

Another year closer to death, another year spent endlessly doom-scrolling instead of doing something with your life

By Jonny Long Published 27 December 21
Two riders fend off 150,000 to win Zwift Road Academy 2021

They will take up their spots at Alpecin-Fenix and Canyon-SRAM next year

By Jonny Long Published 19 December 21

Zoe Bäckstedt continues her domination of junior category with win at Namur Cyclocross World Cup

The Brit takes her fourth junior win on the bounce this season

By Jonny Long Published 19 December 21
Crashes scupper Tom Pidcock's surge, settles for second at Namur World Cup

The Brit came close to making it two wins in two days

By Jonny Long Published 19 December 21
Charlie Quarterman: ‘You think it's okay then the next day you'll be crying for no reason when your girlfriend comes home from work’

The 23-year-old was down but is certainly not out and finds himself with ‘a point to prove to the whole world’

By Jonny Long Published 18 December 21

Matej Mohorič and the difficulty of repeating 2021 success, meanwhile residual suspicion of Bahrain-Victorious lingers

A remarkable season for Mohorič and Bahrain-Victorious has provided ample reason to celebrate but questions remain unanswered

By Jonny Long Published 13 December 21
Tom Pidcock on Val di Sole snow: 'A good start to get cyclocross towards the Winter Olympics'

The Brit finished third in picturesque scenes in Italy

By Jonny Long Published 12 December 21
Wout van Aert wins snowy cyclocross in Val di Sole, Pidcock third, while Vos crashes in finale of women's race

Fem van Empel narrowly bested Marianne Vos in the women's event

By Jonny Long Published 12 December 21

Tweets of the week: Trek-Segafredo return for new series of Friends? Remco Evenepoel, Tadej Pogačar and more

So no one told you life was going to be this way?

By Jonny Long Published 12 December 21
Zoe Bäckstedt takes first senior cyclocross victory in Essen

The 17-year-old wins by more than a minute in Belgium

By Jonny Long Published 11 December 21
Burger King to sponsor men's professional team in 2022

The fast-food giant's Italian CEO was convinced after spending a day with the squad at this year's Giro d'Italia

By Jonny Long Published 11 December 21

Dylan Groenewegen leaves Jumbo-Visma and signs for Bike-Exchange

The Dutch sprinter switches squads to ensure continued opportunities at top races

By Jonny Long Published 11 December 21
'You feel like a numpty every time you do your first race of the year,' Pidcock pleased with first cyclocross race back

The Brit finished seventh, close to the podium spots but a long way off winner Wout van Aert who romped to victory

By Jonny Long Published 5 December 21
Tweets of the week: Did Geraint Thomas run over a small child?

Also featuring Patrick Lefevere, Alex Dowsett and Rigoberto Urán

By Jonny Long Published 4 December 21

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Jonny Long

Latest articles by Jonny Long

Will 2022 be the year Julian Alaphilippe finishes the Tour de France in yellow?

Mark Cavendish will do ‘what’s best for the team’ in battle for Tour de France sprinter spot

'If you start a Grand Tour you can always win it,' says Remco Evenepoel as he sets sights on Vuelta a España

Saudi Tour could be cancelled due to 'terror threat'

‘There were other problems when I started,' says Nicolas Roche, 'it was pre-Puerto and I was getting my ass whupped every weekend with people cheating’

Dylan Groenewegen will return to Tour de France this summer: 'My biggest challenge is to fight for stage wins again'

Zoe Bäckstedt out of British National Cyclocross Championships following Covid positive

Nairo Quintana set to skip Giro d'Italia and focus on Tour de France and Vuelta double in 2022

Cofidis launch new-look kit made by Decathlon

Ineos' Ben Tulett: There was a lot to be learned about Remco at the Giro, I don’t want to miss or skip steps

Bora-Hansgrohe release new-look 2022 kit

Tweets of the year: Chris Froome, Mark Cavendish, Bradley Wiggins, Egan Bernal, and more

Two riders fend off 150,000 to win Zwift Road Academy 2021

Zoe Bäckstedt continues her domination of junior category with win at Namur Cyclocross World Cup

Crashes scupper Tom Pidcock's surge, settles for second at Namur World Cup

Charlie Quarterman: ‘You think it's okay then the next day you'll be crying for no reason when your girlfriend comes home from work’

Matej Mohorič and the difficulty of repeating 2021 success, meanwhile residual suspicion of Bahrain-Victorious lingers

Tom Pidcock on Val di Sole snow: 'A good start to get cyclocross towards the Winter Olympics'

Wout van Aert wins snowy cyclocross in Val di Sole, Pidcock third, while Vos crashes in finale of women's race

Tweets of the week: Trek-Segafredo return for new series of Friends? Remco Evenepoel, Tadej Pogačar and more

Zoe Bäckstedt takes first senior cyclocross victory in Essen

Burger King to sponsor men's professional team in 2022

Dylan Groenewegen leaves Jumbo-Visma and signs for Bike-Exchange

'You feel like a numpty every time you do your first race of the year,' Pidcock pleased with first cyclocross race back

Tweets of the week: Did Geraint Thomas run over a small child?

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