Stephen Puddicombe
Stephen Puddicombe is a freelance journalist for Cycling Weekly, who regularly contributes to our World Tour racing coverage with race reports, news stories, interviews and features. Outside of cycling, he also enjoys writing about film and TV - but you won't find much of that content embedded into his CW articles.
Latest articles by Stephen Puddicombe
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Five things to look out for at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne
The cobbled Classics season kicks off with the Opening Weekend in Belgium
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Ranked: Nairo Quintana's best victories
As the Colombian surpasses 50 career victories, we take a look at some of his very best
By Stephen Puddicombe Published
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Five things to look out for at the UAE Tour 2022
The men's WorldTour kicks off with seven stages in the UAE
By Stephen Puddicombe Published
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Seven bold predictions for the 2022 racing season
Kicking off with the suggestion that Tadej Pogačar might defy all expectation and actually NOT win the Tour...
By Stephen Puddicombe Published
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What were the best one-day races of 2021?
Paris-Roubaix Femmes topped the list for us - which 2021 one-day race did you enjoy the most?
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Dream team of the year: Who were the best male riders of 2021?
These are the riders we'd choose if we could build a pick'n'mix roster of our own
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Five top neo-pros of 2021
Neo-pros with exceptionally bright futures ahead of them
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Top 10 performances of the 2021 men's road season
There were many incredible rides in 2021, but which were the best?
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What were the best stage races of 2021?
Would you agree with our top picks?
By Stephen Puddicombe Published
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10 unforgettable moments of the 2021 racing season
Historic wins, historic losses, and a couple of unfortunate victory celebrations make our list...
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Dream team of the year: Who were the eight best female riders of 2021?
We pick out the eight riders who stood out the most this season
By Stephen Puddicombe Published
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Top 10 performances of the 2021 women's road season
There were many incredible rides in 2021, but which were the best?
By Stephen Puddicombe Published
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100 Best Riders 2021: The top road riders of the year ranked from 50-1
Counting down the best performers of the road season
By Stephen Puddicombe Published
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100 Best Riders 2021: The top road riders of the year ranked from 100-51
Counting down the best performers of the road season
By Stephen Puddicombe Published
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Women's WorldTour 2021 team ratings: Who was the best team in a thrilling season?
We break down the performances of all 12 teams
By Stephen Puddicombe Published
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WorldTour 2021 team ratings: How did each men's team fare this season?
We rate the seasons of each of the men's WorldTour teams in 2021
By Stephen Puddicombe Published
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Five things to look out for at Il Lombardia 2021
The final Monument of the season is here - don't miss these moments
By Stephen Puddicombe Published
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Five talking points from the first-ever women's Paris-Roubaix
A gutsy ride from Deignan to claim the inaugural victory, but we could have done with a longer TV broadcast
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Five things to look out for at Paris-Roubaix 2021
After more than 900 days of waiting, the Hell of the North returns
By Stephen Puddicombe Published
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Five things to look out for at the inaugural Paris-Roubaix Femmes
The women take on the Hell of the North for the first time on Saturday
By Stephen Puddicombe Published
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Five talking points from the World Championships 2021 elite men's road race
The greatest ride of Alaphilippe's career, the unlikely medallists, and the best Brit - don't miss these moments from an unforgettable race
By Stephen Puddicombe Published
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Five talking points from the women's elite World Championships 2021 road race
The Netherlands finally lose their grip on the rainbow jersey, fantastically dramatic route and more from the first elite road race
By Stephen Puddicombe Published
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Road World Championships 2021: Five things to look out for in the men's road race
Van Aert the favourite and the next generation of Brits - keep your eye on these moments
By Stephen Puddicombe Published
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Road World Championships 2021: Five things to look out at the women's road race
From the home favourites to Lizzie Deignan's dreams - look out for these moments this weekend
By Stephen Puddicombe Published