Latest articles by Peter Cossins
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Froome pleased with 2017 Tour de France route as organisers try to inspire attacking racing
Mark Cavendish also gave his seal of approval on the Tour de France route for next year, which features fewer climbs than the last edition
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How Geraint Thomas won the 2018 Tour de France
The key moments in Geraint Thomas’s Tour victory, from last winter to the final TT
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UKAD stats reveal how difficult it could be for Chris Froome to avoid ban in salbutamol case
More than three quarters of AAVs have resulted in bans, with every salbutamol AAF recorded in the last three years has resulted in a doping violation.
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France vs Froome: Why Chris Froome can expect a more hostile reception at the Tour de France
Chris Froome may have been welcomed with open arms by the Italian tifosi, but he will get a much colder reception by French fans at the Tour de France.
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'Nibali offered a good piece of advice...we’re all hoping Fabio Aru can still start the Giro d'Italia'
Fabio Aru's teammate Michele Scarponi says he hopes his Astana leader can still recover for the Giro d'Italia start in Sardinia
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Bryan Coquard set to lead new French pro continental team in 2018
Ex-Quick Step pro Jérôme Pineau has confirmed he is setting up a new team, with Direct Énergie sprinter Bryan Coquard lined up as its marquee signing.
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Dave Brailsford: 'I wouldn’t be surprised if Fabio Aru lost the yellow jersey on purpose'
Team Sky boss Dave Brailsford has said that he thinks Fabio Aru may have lost the Tour de France lead to Chris Froome on purpose on stage 14 into Rodez.
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Geraint Thomas: 'I can't wait to get to the Giro now and just race'
Thomas says the Tour of the Alps has been tough but winning it has boosted morale for the Giro d'Italia
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Obituary: Nicolas Portal, 1979 - 2020
A professional racer for nine seasons, Nicolas Portal won the Tour de France six times as a team director
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Col de Portet: The Tour’s new icon
In the Col de Portet, the Tour de France has unearthed a stunning climb that’s set for legendary status. Peter Cossins headed to the Pyrenees to ride it before the pros do
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Chris Froome upbeat after putting time into Vuelta a España rivals in opening team time trial
Team Sky rider the best-place of the GC contenders after opening salvo
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Simon Yates: 'I wasn’t expecting time trial win'
The British climber will be looking for more stage success at Paris-Nice and the chance to assess his form against rivals also targeting victory at the Giro d’Italia
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Chris Froome: 'Vuelta win seals my place in cycling’s history'
Chris Froome says there’s no better place to wrap up the Vuelta than on the legendary Angliru
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Alberto Contador: Chris Froome and Vincenzo Nibali are the favourites for the Vuelta a España
Alberto Contador says that he will race the Vuelta a España to win, but admits it will be tough against the likes of Chris Froome and Vincenzo Nibali.
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Thomas Voeckler eyes Tour de Yorkshire title defence in swansong season
France’s most popular racer Thomas Voeckler is set to bow out of racing when the Tour de France finishes on the Champs Élysées
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Mark Cavendish hoping to bounce back after misdiagnosis
Manxman reveals that he’s been affected by the Epstein-Barr virus for the last 16 months
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Luke Rowe: If we stick to our game plan, we can win the Tour de France
Ineos road captain says Jumbo-Visma have been “impressive” and have the Tour favourite in Roglič
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Allez Julian! The rise of a French hero
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'The rule is bent in most races': Should Warren Barguil have been disqualified from Paris-Nice?
Diverting very briefly away from the current coronavirus crisis, something has been nagging at me over the past few days…
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Why it's up to cycling fans and the media to hold team sponsors accountable for their actions
Ineos and Total may have bailed out two leading teams, but we shouldn’t let them get away with greenwashing their corporate image
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The unknown side of Mont Ventoux
Just to the north of ‘the Giant of Provence’, the rugged and little-known roads of the Drôme offer some unforgettable riding
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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.
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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
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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
