Simon Richardson
Editor of Cycling Weekly magazine, Simon has been working at the title since 2001. He fell in love with cycling when. channel surfing in 1989 and happening across the greatest Tour de France ever ridden. He's been a Greg LeMond fan ever since. He started racing in 1995 when moving to university in North Wales gave him more time to train and some amazing roads to train in. He raced domestically for several years, riding everything from Surrey leagues to time trials, track and even a few Premier Calendars. In 2000 he spent one season racing in Belgium with the Kingsnorth International Wheelers.
Since working for Cycling Weekly he has written product reviews, fitness features, pro interviews, race coverage and news. He has covered the Tour de France more times than he can remember along with two Olympic Games and many other international and UK domestic races. He can still be seen at his club's evening races through the summer but he still hasn't completed the CW5000 challenge!
SIMON IS CURRENTLY RIDING
Road bike: Pinarello K8S with Shimano Dura Ace
TT bike: Specialized Venge road bike with FFWD wheels
Gravel bike: N/A
Training bike: Rourke custom hand made with Reynolds 853 steel
Latest articles by Simon Richardson
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Trott takes second gold but the Hoy-Kenny conundrum continues
Track World Championships 2012, day four: Tremendous Trott takes the omnium but who is the real winner in the sprint comp?
By Simon Richardson Published
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Cancellara abandons Tour of California
Tour of California: leader doesn't make it to Santa Rosa
By Simon Richardson Published
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Pendleton stripped of her stripes in Apeldoorn
2011 World track championships: Silver and a bronze for Pendleton, but no gold this year
By Simon Richardson Published
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FIRST RIDE: BRIAN ROURKE CUSTOM BUILD
Steel tubed winter bike, custom made to your requirements
By Simon Richardson Published
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No easy way in to Team Sky for British riders
A British passport will not guarantee a place according to boss
By Simon Richardson Published
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Touch the Skoda competition
Touch Cycling Weeklys Skoda and win a fantastic prize (even if we havent decided what itll be yet)
By Simon Richardson Published
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Laura Trott leads British team pursuit squad to more world records
Laura Trott, Dani King, Joanna Rowsell and Elinor Barker set two world records on route to team pursuit gold in Manchester. British men follow suit against Australia
By Simon Richardson Published
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Andy Schleck interview
Read Cycle Sport's exclusive interview with Liège winner Andy Schleck
By Simon Richardson Published
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Joanna Rowsell wins second world title in Cali
Britain's Joanna Rowsell takes an impressive win in the women's individual pursuit the day after winning the team event
By Simon Richardson Published
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Fabian Cancellara back to his best to win Tour of Flanders
Cancellara unstoppable as he wins his second Tour of Flanders title
By Simon Richardson Published
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UCI to bid for two more Olympic track medals
London 2012: Pat McQuaid would like to add another endurance event to the schedule for 2016
By Simon Richardson Published
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SKY TEAM GB SET TO FLY
British Cycling announce new sponsorship deal
By Simon Richardson Published
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Rotor power cranks review
A few hundred miles in, and the Rotor power cranks haven’t put a foot wrong.
By Simon Richardson Published
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Thule ProRide roof mounted bike carrier review
Carrying a bike on the outside of your car is essential if you're also transporting lots of luggage or people. The Thule ProRide offers a solid and secure option for bike transportation that is quick and easy to use.
By Simon Richardson Published
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Great Britain fail to qualify for pursuit finals
Great Britain place eighth in the men's team pursuit with a young team. Denmark will race Australia in the gold final
By Simon Richardson Published
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Great Britain wins two gold medals at junior Worlds
2010 junior track world championships: Strong performance on final day as Trott finally lands a gold medal
By Simon Richardson Published
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Sprint coach Justin Grace moves to British Cycling
Justin Grace will head to UK to work as sprint coach for British Cycling - New Zealander leaves post at the French federation - Former Commonwealth Games champion revolutionised sprinting in New Zealand.
By Simon Richardson Published
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BOONEN OUT OF TOUR
Former yellow jersey wearer Tom Boonen leaves the race with health problems having failed to win a stage
By Simon Richardson Published
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UCI to apply for three new cycling events in 2016 Games
Points race could make a return to the Olympic schedule while BMX freestyle and mountain bike eliminator are also on the proposal
By Simon Richardson Published
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Brailsford set to turn attention back to the track
Manchester track World Cup 2011: With less than 18 months to go to the 2012 Olympic Games, Dave Brailsford gets back on track
By Simon Richardson Published
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BACKSTEDT SIGNS FOR SLIPSTREAM
British Swede latest big name captured by Vaughters' team
By Simon Richardson Published
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Rayner rider Joe Laverick on his training, riding and moving to France
Supported by the Rayner Foundation in 2020 Joe Laverick is riding with French development team Chambery Cyclisme Formation - AG2R in 2020
By Simon Richardson Published
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BRITISH QUARTET EYEING NEW WORLD RECORD
Can Wiggins, Manning, Thomas and Clancy go faster still
By Simon Richardson Published
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Flying Kiwis post fourth fastest team pursuit time
Another national record posted as competition for the 2012 Olympic Games continues to hot up
By Simon Richardson Published