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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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
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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
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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
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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
By Peter Cossins Published
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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
By Peter Cossins Published
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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
By Peter Cossins Published
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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.
By Peter Cossins Published
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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
By Peter Cossins Published