Sophie Smith
Sophie Smith is an Australian journalist, broadcaster and author of Pain & Privilege: Inside Le Tour. She follows the WorldTour circuit, working for British, Australian and US press, and has covered 10 Tours de France.
Latest articles by Sophie Smith
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Leigh Howard aims for stage win at Vuelta a Espana
Sprinter one of a number of winning options for Orica-GreenEdge
By Sophie Smith Published
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Alberto Contador close to signing up with new team for 2017
Alberto Contador confirms that he has shelved plans to retire at the end of 2016, and that he is on the verge of signing with a new squad for 2017
By Sophie Smith Published
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Hansen feat: Australian's Grand Tour Hat-Trick
CW's Sophie Smith catches up with Lotto Belisol rider Adam Hansen, who is the only rider this year to finish all three Grand Tours
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Mark Cavendish's lead-out train is working says Brian Holm
"I think we’ve done our homework well." - Brian Holm
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Big interview: Andrew McQuaid
The UCI president's son talks to Sophie Smith about the hidden and often ruthless world of a pro cycling agent
By Sophie Smith Published
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Marcel Kittel ready to continue winning streak at the Tour de France
German sprinter Marcel Kittel says he's ready to take on Cavendish, Greipel and Sagan in the Tour de France's opening stage on Saturday
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Tour Down Under: Ben Swift second behind Simon Gerrans on stage four
Second consecutive stage win for Simon Gerrans sees the Australian strengthen his lead in the Tour Down Under
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Richie Porte looks forward to 'best season of my career' after Tour Down Under stage win
Richie Porte has backed himself for a career defining season following a crash that ended his Tour de France title bid against Chris Froome last year.
By Sophie Smith Published
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Adam Blythe and Taylor Phinney riding in support of Cadel Evans at Giro d'Italia
BMC Racing team-mates Adam Blythe and Taylor Phinney talk about riding in support of Cadel Evans at the Giro d'Italia in his bid for the maglia rosa
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Mark Renshaw preparing to support Mark Cavendish in Dubai
Emirates race important to Omega Pharma-Quick Step
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Swift recovering from operation ahead of 2013 season
Sky staff losses sadden Sky sprinter
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Adam Blythe marks Tinkoff debut with third place in Australia
British rider Adam Blythe appears on podium in the People's Choice Classic and talks to CW about his role in new team Tinkoff
By Sophie Smith Published
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Worlds hopeful Alex Dowsett to return to racing in Hamburg
British national time-trial champion recovered from Eneco Tour crash
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Mark Cavendish makes Dimension Data debut: 'I didn’t do any worse than I imagined'
Mark Cavendish happy with performance at the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race in Australia
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Caleb Ewan gaining confidence after composed performance in Tour Down Under
The young Australian navigated a tricky course and climbs to take victory on stage two of the Tour Down Under
By Sophie Smith Published
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Mathew Hayman 'blown away' by home response in final race at the Tour Down Under
The 40-year-old is bowing out of professional racing after the Australian WorldTour race
By Sophie Smith Published
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Dan Martin: 'I've never felt this good this late into a Tour de France'
The Etixx-Quick Step rider is looking ahead into the final stages of the 2016 Tour de France, and thinks he could gain a couple of places on GC
By Sophie Smith Published
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Former judge to head Cycling Australia assessment
USADA report provokes investigation into anti-doping practices
By Sophie Smith Published
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CW Exclusive: Cav's gilded cage
World champion neither confirms nor denies transfer rumours after different Tour de France.
By Sophie Smith Published
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Gesink headlines Rabobank Tour line-up
Tour de France 2012: Six Dutchman named in squad
By Sophie Smith Published
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John Degenkolb: It doesn't matter if Marcel Kittel returns to cycling, he just needs to enjoy what he does
Degenkolb says he is giving any support he can to his compatriot
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Cameron Wurf making gains at Cannondale
Australian pro set to work more closely with cycling's best in 2014
By Sophie Smith Published
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Owain Doull: Signing to Team Sky will not get in the way of Olympic focus
Welshman Owain Doull has a bright future ahead of him as a road rider, but for now he says he's fully committed to riding for Great Britain at the 2016 Olympic Games
By Sophie Smith Published
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Motorbikes influencing races a 'big problem' for cycling, says Mark Cavendish
Mark Cavendish claims that race motorbikes have become a “big problem” in cycling and are increasingly affecting stage outcomes and results.
By Sophie Smith Published