Peter Cossins
Peter Cossins has been writing about professional cycling since 1993, with his reporting appearing in numerous publications and websites including Cycling Weekly, Cycle Sport and Procycling - which he edited from 2006 to 2009. Peter is the author of several books on cycling - The Monuments, his history of cycling's five greatest one-day Classic races, was published in 2014, followed in 2015 by Alpe d’Huez, an appraisal of cycling’s greatest climb. Yellow Jersey - his celebration of the iconic Tour de France winner's jersey won the 2020 Telegraph Sports Book Awards Cycling Book of the Year Award.
Latest articles by Peter Cossins
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'It’s always been about trying to be friendly and inclusive': what it takes to be a modern thriving cycling club
In just 12 years, the Condors have grown to become Oxford’s biggest club by stressing inclusivity and friendliness
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Tadej Pogačar seals Lombardy hat-trick: 'I enjoyed the last few kilometres, even though it was so, so painful'
Tadej Pogačar emulates Italian legend Fausto Coppi with third successive Il Lombardia victory
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Romain Bardet: Sitting on Remco Evenepoel’s wheel felt like riding into a headwind
After his shock collapse on the Tourmalet stage, the Belgian struck back in typically brilliant fashion for a solo win
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Tiller swoops to conquer in Gloucester as Van Aert cracks in final kilometre
Uno-X sprinter outpaces Bora’s Van Poppel as Van Aert’s clings on to the race lead
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Lefevere: ‘Can Remco recover in this Vuelta? Not a clue’
Soudal-QuickStep boss says that Remco Evenepoel must ride with ‘anything goes’ attitude
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Belgian Grand Tour debutant Uijtdebroeks shines after Evenepoel’s surprise eclipse
“It was tough on the legs, but very good mentally,” says Bora’s 20-year-old talent who was fifth on the Tourmalet
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‘I feel a bit stupid’ says Remco Evenepoel after losing out to Primož Roglič
Double success for Jumbo-Visma as Roglič wins and Sepp Kuss takes the red jersey
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Miguel Martinez dressing in red to celebrate son’s lead at Vuelta a España
"I’m not just a father, I’m such a fan of his," says ex-Olympic and world MTB champion
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Ineos Grenadiers' Thymen Arensman after Vuelta a España crash: 'My helmet probably saved my life'
Ineos rider says he was "incredibly lucky" after emerging relatively unscathed from high-speed crash
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‘A perfect week for us’ – Adam Yates wraps up overall title in Romandie
Briton will now turn his focus to preparing for the Tour de France
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‘Giving up the Giro breaks my heart’ – Trek’s Giulio Ciccone forced out of home tour by Covid symptoms
Italian was relishing leading Trek’s challenge at Giro that starts in his home region
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All-action Alison Jackson wins Paris-Roubaix in brilliant style
Part of the 18-rider breakaway, the 34-year-old Canadian kept driving the escapees on and took a richly-deserved victory
By Peter Cossins Published
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CW Live: Paris-Roubaix Femmes updates, EF Education's Alison Jackson emerges from an 18-rider breakaway to win Paris-Roubaix in a 6-rider sprint, the group of favourites led in 12 secs later by Lotte Kopecky.
Join us for live updates from the Paris-Roubaix Femmes where Trek-Segafredo will go for a third win in the race's third edition
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Andrei Kivilev remembered 20 years on from his death at Paris-Nice
Kazakh rider’s death during 2003 edition led to helmets being made obligatory in racing
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Primož Roglič clinches Tirreno-Adriatico trident as Philipsen bags second stage win
Belgian sprinter Jasper Philipsen edges out Dylan Groenewegen on final Tirreno stage as Roglič takes the title
By Peter Cossins Published
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Tadej Pogačar wraps up 'dream' victory at Paris-Nice with solo stage win
Slovenian finishes 53 seconds clear of David Gaudu, with Jonas Vingegaard third and Simon Yates fourth
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Lefevere suggests UCI is 'short of cash' after fining Alaphilippe
Soudal Quick-Step rails against the ruling body after his French team leader is penalised for removing his helmet while racing
By Peter Cossins Published
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van der Poel edges epic duel with van Aert at Benidorm World Cup
Dutchman outmanoeuvres his long-term rival as Tom Pidcock finishes fifth and Laurens Sweeck wraps up overall World Cup title
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Fem van Empel claims World Cup title with thrilling victory over Puck Pieterse
Dutch riders fill the podium with Shirin van Anrooij in third place, while British champion Zoe Backstedt was an impressive seventh
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Evenepoel set for support role in sprint-heavy Tour of San Juan
“We think six of the seven stages will be sprints,” says world champion, who will be part of Fabio Jakobsen’s lead-out train
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How Italian cycling is still in Marco Pantani's shadow
Sixteen years after passed Marco Pantani’s death and more than 20 since he was in his pomp, Peter Cossins examined his shadow over Italian cycling, which has been in a state of steady decline
By Peter Cossins Published
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Tour de France 2022 stage 21 preview: nothing to see here - until the Champs-Élysées sprint!
All you need to know about the route, timings, and what to expect from stage 21
By Peter Cossins Published
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Tour de France 2022 stage 20 preview: a final time trial unlikely to affect the standings
All you need to know about the route, timings, and what to expect from stage 20
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Tour de France 2022 stage 19 preview: the penultimate chance for sprinters to shine
All you need to know about the route, timings, and what to expect from stage 19
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