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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Racing in Yorkshire is all the motivation Geraint Thomas needs
Cycling Weekly spoke to Geraint Thomas in the build up to the UCI World Championships in Yorkshire where the Ineos rider will target the TT, but admits he's been struggling to pick himself back up after one of the toughest Tours in years.
By Peter Cossins Published
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Romain Bardet: 'I have no regrets. We rode an almost perfect race and we tried everything'
A dejected Romain Bardet said he had no regrets after clinging to his place on the Tour de France podium by one second in the decisive time trial.
By Peter Cossins Published
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Why the Giro d'Italia 2019 failed to deliver the dramatic spectacle it promised
When contemplating adjectives that can be applied to the Giro d’Italia, terms such as thrilling, passionate and unpredictable usually spring to mind.
By Peter Cossins Published
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First light of a new dawn: The resurgence of French cycling
French riders caught the popular imagination at the Tour de France last year, highlighting how the likes of Julian Alaphilippe and Thibaut Pinot are breathing new life into a sport that has long wallowed in the French doldrums
By Peter Cossins Published
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Thibaut Pinot: 'I'm aiming boost my confidence going into the Giro d'Italia'
Frenchman Thibaut Pinot is looking to show he's got what it takes at the Tour of the Alps before he aims for Giro glory
By Peter Cossins Published
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Adam Yates plots path to Tour de France success
Simon Yates certainly made an impression at the 2018 Giro d'Italia, but brother Adam has taken a very different path as he aims for the Tour de France podium
By Peter Cossins Published
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Puncture in final straight leaves Elia Viviani disappointed in Tour de France sprint
The Italian reveals he contested the sprint with his wheel half flat
By Peter Cossins Published
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'Very notable riders' reportedly under investigation for using motors in bikes
Two prominent investigating magistrates in France have reportedly looking into an alleged conspiracy involving "very notable riders" to use motors in bikes.
By Peter Cossins Published
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Organisers of women's Route de France blame UCI for race’s cancellation
Move leaves France without a major stage race on the women’s international calendar
By Peter Cossins Published
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Egan Bernal hails 'inspiration' Nairo Quintana after Paris-Nice showdown
Sky’s Paris-Nice winner also plays down the growing hype around his Grand Tour prospects
By Peter Cossins Published
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Motor doper: 'I'll be made an example of, but I’m not the only one to use a motor'
Cyril Fontayne bagged €500 in prizes at five races in a month using bike with hidden motor
By Peter Cossins Published
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He may be missing the Tour, but don’t write off Mark Cavendish just yet
He may have missed out on selection for the Tour, but Mark Cavendish has made a career out of bouncing back
By Peter Cossins Published
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Why moving the Cauberg in Amstel Gold Race will show that tradition isn't always best
Amstel Gold Race organisers' moving of the Cauberg once again questions whether races should stick to tradition come what may
By Peter Cossins Published
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Steve Cummings delighted with late inclusion in GB Olympic road race squad
Steve Cummings looking to move forward now after initially being over looked for a spot, and is determined to bring back a medal with the GB team from Rio
By Peter Cossins Published
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Tour-Vuelta double places Chris Froome among the true greats of cycling
Froome has paralleled the feats of many of the past greats of cycling with an historic Tour de France, Vuelta a España double win
By Peter Cossins Published
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Should Strade Bianche be cycling’s sixth Monument?
It may lack history, but the Italian one-day race is serving up some of the most spectacular racing all season
By Peter Cossins Published
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'There were some big lessons to be had': Tao Geoghegan Hart reflects on his second season with Sky
From helping Geraint Thomas to victory in the Dauphiné to a Grand Tour debut at the Vuelta and selection for the Worlds, it’s been quite a season for Sky’s Tao Geoghegan Hart
By Peter Cossins Published
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Geraint Thomas: 'There were a few attacks and I thought, 'sod it, let’s see what happens''
The Welshman left the Tour of the Alps stage one content with his performance despite missing out on victory
By Peter Cossins Published
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Let’s end confusion over the interpretation of road racing’s rules
The sport’s officials are in the spotlight once again, but they need support when interpreting and enforcing race regulations
By Peter Cossins Published
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Tour de France Bastille Day stage under threat after storm damage
The use of the Col d’Agnès in the 2017 Tour de France is in doubt after several sections were washed away in flash floods
By Peter Cossins Published
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Mikel Landa hoping to show he's back on form at Tour of the Alps alongside Geraint Thomas
Mikel Landa has suffered from illness over recent month, and has one last chance to prepare for the Giro d'Italia at the Tour of the Alps
By Peter Cossins Published
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Chris Froome set to argue that kidney problem caused adverse salbutamol test
Reports from France say that Chris Froome is set to argue that his adverse analytical finding for salbutamol was caused by a kidney malfunction.
By Peter Cossins Published
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Geraint Thomas: 'I knew everyone was at their limit, so I just went for it'
Team Sky's Geraint Thomas was in impressive form as he the stage win and the leader’s fuchsia jersey in Funes on stage three of the Tour of the Alps.
By Peter Cossins Published
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43-year-old amateur rider reportedly found with a motor in his bike at race in France
A 43-year-old amateur rider has reportedly been caught using a motor in an amateur race in the Dordogne region of south-west France.
By Peter Cossins Published