journalist covering cycling for the Guardian since 1989, writer of 14 books. latest is The Greatest: the Times and Life of Beryl Burton published September 2019

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Out now my latest book: The Greatest: the Times and Life of Beryl Burton Available here williamfotheringham.com/

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Tuckwell lost 4'55" to Seixas on final weekend of Avenir last year (three stages, 6848m of climbing). Two stages and 7779m of altitude gain left in Dauphiné/TAuRA. Seixas trails Tuckwell by 3'06".
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Big well done to Harry Howlett, solid finish in 32nd in his first National Series at Tour of the Res @MapeiUKLtd @Nicofe_CTE @secretrainingcc @Proclothing @FenwicksBike Fleur au Soleil Colmore
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Good luck to our riders racing tomorrow: Ben Arey in the Yorks region champ, Luke Mannings, Harry, Kaleb and Dan in the EMids/WMids. @MapeiUKLtd @secretrainingcc @Proclothing @Nicofe_CTE @FenwicksBike Fleur au Soleil Colmore
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Seismic event in 21st century cycling: Grand Tour to start in its home country
Le grand départ du Tour de France 2028 sera donné à Reims > l.lequipe.fr/vR2
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How they saw it 50 years ago in the event he waited until 1978 🦡 🦡 🦡
BERNARD HINAULT We'll miss him during the Tour... ...but he's showing wisdom [Miroir du Cyclisme 1976] #BernardHinault #Hinault #TDF #TDF2026 #cyclisme #cycling #ciclismo
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I really think we should be much more body conscious about pro professional cycling. Yes, he has a sexy ass but please call him by his proper name, Paul Success.
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🗞️ La une du journal L'Équipe du jeudi 23 avril 2026 Pour lire votre édition ➡️ l.lequipe.fr/neG
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🚴 #FlecheWallonne | 🇫🇷🔥 PAUL SEIXAS REMPORTE LA FLÈCHE WALLONNE ! ⚡️ Le Français asphyxie la concurrence dans les derniers mètres et s'impose sur la première grande classique de sa carrière à seulement 19 ans !
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I would add 2021 to the list
Velen beschouwen @parisroubaix van vorige zondag als één van de meest memorabele ooit. Terecht. Het mag mee in de galerij van deze legendarische edities. -Van Steenbergen-Coppi 1952 -De Vlaeminck-Merckx 1975 -Hinault 1981 -Tchmil 1994
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Velen beschouwen @parisroubaix van vorige zondag als één van de meest memorabele ooit. Terecht. Het mag mee in de galerij van deze legendarische edities. -Van Steenbergen-Coppi 1952 -De Vlaeminck-Merckx 1975 -Hinault 1981 -Tchmil 1994
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Can't remember the last time I shed a tear at the end of a bike race. I could not be more pleased for Wout van Aert. It would have been criminal if he'd ended his career without a win in a cobbled monument. To finally achieve it today, at the end of one of the most epic, dramatic and chaotic editions of Paris Roubaix seems fitting. And to do so in front of one of the top 2 riders of all time just adds to the prestige. Well done Wout. And Belgium: enjoy your party. Surely a national holiday has to be called tomorrow?! #parisroubaix
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One of the best PRs with more punctures than normal maybe due to the high speeds (?) & such a relief to see WVA land a big one after so long
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I morgen køres Paris-Roubaix. For første gang uden Jørgen Leth iblandt os. Vi har spurgt Brian Holm og Bastian Emil, om de ville forestille sig det perfekte Paris-Roubaix for Jørgen. Se løbet søndag kl. 10.30 på HBO Max og Eurosport 1. #cykling #parisroubaix #eurosport
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💨 Tailwind until 1st cobbled sector (after 95.8 km | 162.5 km from 🏁). Fast start, takes longer for breakaway to take shape. In 2024, riders were flying at avg. speed of 52 Kph from km 0 to start of 1st cobbled sector. In 2025, at 50.5 Kph. ___________________ 🪨 #ParisRoubaix
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Rain rain go away go fall on Paree Roobay
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Après avoir débloqué son compteur en WorldTour la veille, Paul Seixas a récidivé en s'adjugeant l'exigeante 2e étape du Tour du Pays basque. Le Français a réussi un numéro en solitaire exceptionnel pour prendre un très bel avantage au classement général. l.lequipe.fr/tYN
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Après avoir débloqué son compteur en WorldTour la veille, Paul Seixas a récidivé en s'adjugeant l'exigeante 2e étape du Tour du Pays basque. Le Français a réussi un numéro en solitaire exceptionnel pour prendre un très bel avantage au classement général. l.lequipe.fr/tYN
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Well done the four finishers at the @Rasmumhan Luke, Harry, Ethan Ben. 5th in the team time trial Harry 15th overall great work guys. @MapeiUKLtd @Nicofe_CTE @Proclothing @secretrainingcc @FenwicksBike @swinnertoncycle Fleur au Soleil Colmore
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