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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Cadel Evans: Highs and lows of a 20-year career
We take a look back at the events that have shaped Cadel Evans' career, as the Australian announces his retirement
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Alex Dowsett on right road to Tour de France debut
British time trial champion has his sights set on a debut Tour de France ride in Yorkshire this July.
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Mathew Hayman looks back on his Paris-Roubaix win
A selfless and dependable team player, Mathew Hayman is still coming to terms with his Paris-Roubaix triumph
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Brian Cookson refuses "public conflict" with former UCI president Verbruggen
Current UCI president Brian Cookson says he will not react publicly after Hein Verbruggen slams him in a letter to the UCI
By Sophie Smith Published
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Giant-Alpecin's Tour Down Under riders react to team's horrific crash in Spain
Giant-Alpecin road captain Koen de Kort describes the mood in the camp at the Tour Down Under following the crash in Spain which left six teammates in hospital
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Brian Cookson: 'I’ve got work to do and I’m up for it'
UCI president Brian Cookson says that he has unfinished business as he goes for a second term, but says he would not try for a third
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Geraint Thomas: I'm having a decent night
Welshman Geraint Thomas finishes Tour de France before racing to Commonwealth Games
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Caleb Ewan wins People's Choice Classic ahead of Tour Down Under
21-year-old Australian sprinter lives up to expectation by winning criterium race in Adelaide, Australia. Adam Blythe third, Ben Swift fourth
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Juan Antonio Flecha not discounting "new kids on the block"
Spaniard notes changes in transfer from Sky to Vacansoleil-DCM
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Matthew Goss building toward Milan-San Remo assault
Australian sprinter chooses Tirreno-Adriatico over Paris-Nice in race preparation
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Sean Yates dismisses claims that 2016 Tour de France was 'boring'
'When you’ve got the big leader and a strong team then things normally fall into place' says former Tour de France rider and Tinkoff sports director Sean Yates
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Sean Yates: Back at the Tour de France
After two years out of cycling’s main spotlight, Sean Yates rejoined the WorldTour with Tinkoff-Saxo this year. And he’s as up for the challenge as ever
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Mark Cavendish aims for 100th win at Giro having been well protected in the mountains despite loss of Bernhard Eisel
Mark Cavendish back on home territory for Thursday's flat stage after the 2013 Giro d'Italia's first taste of high mountains
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Peter Kennaugh ready to return to Grand Tour racing at the Vuelta a Espana
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Mark Cavendish looking to turn the tide of a difficult season in upcoming California sprints
Mark Cavendish has been blighted by crashes so far this season and is looking to recover his winning ways ahead of the Tour de France
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Geraint Thomas welcomes Bradley Wiggins to Sky's Flanders squad
Olympic champion ready for Ronde assault
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Tour de France overarching motivation for TT champion Alex Dowsett
“I want to be as good as I can be for the Tour de France. Anything before is important, but a stepping stone towards it.”
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Classics focus has cost Tyler Farrar
American to make Olympic Games debut in London this weekend
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Tinkoff-Saxo reverses its fortunes at the Tour de France
Two Tour de France stage wins for Tinkoff-Saxo after leader Alberto Contador crashed out
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Adam Hansen 'uncomfortable' with Giro d'Italia stage win
Australian dam Hansen is more used to helping team-mates take stage wins, and says he felt uncomfortable standing on the Giro d'Italia podium after his stage seven victory
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Renshaw won't discount riding with Cavendish again
Australian hopeful of more team support and a strong start to the 2013 season
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Peter Sagan beats Mark Cavendish, Andre Greipel in Tirreno
Slovak champion wins stage three of Tirreno-Adriatico in bunch sprint
By Sophie Smith Published
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Mark Renshaw could re-join Mark Cavendish at Omega Pharma next season
Mark Renshaw's contract expires with Blanco at the end of 2013, and the Australian may join Mark Cavendish at Omega Pharma-QuickStep
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Tony Martin abandons Tour de France
Tour de France 2012: Injured time trial world champion focused on recovery ahead of Olympic Games
By Sophie Smith Published