Adam Becket
Adam is Cycling Weekly’s news editor – his greatest love is road racing but as long as he is cycling, he's happy. Before joining CW in 2021 he spent two years writing for Procycling. He's usually out and about on the roads of Bristol and its surrounds.
Before cycling took over his professional life, he covered ecclesiastical matters at the world’s largest Anglican newspaper and politics at Business Insider. Don't ask how that is related to riding bikes.
Latest articles by Adam Becket
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'What he's doing for Abu Dhabi is worth more than the races he wins': Tadej Pogacar's team boss says as Triple Crown winner lands €8m contract
World champion has become the highest-paid rider in the peloton with his new contract
By Adam Becket Published
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Illegal e-bike use won’t be stopped by banning cycling in cities, it’ll just inconvenience those who want to make our urban areas a better place
Birmingham City Council is considering closing off parts of its pedestrianised centre to bikes, but the real issue is electric motorbikes
By Adam Becket Published
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Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2025 route: Four mountain stages in toughest race yet
Race to take place 26 July-3 August, with nine stages across France, from Brittany to the Alps
By Adam Becket Last updated
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Strava says its new AI feature is 'not a novelty' - but I think it's pointless
It promises to help users understand stats more, although it has just left me feeling more confused
By Adam Becket Published
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Budget has 'betrayed' local bike shops, says British retailer association
More money to combat potholes and active travel funding also announced in budget
By Adam Becket Last updated
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'I thought it was going to be tougher' - Meet the first and only hand-cyclist at the British National Hill Climb Championships
Geoff Pickin came 249th in the open category at the Nationals, but first in his hand-bike category
By Adam Becket Published
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I'm fed up of bad train infrastructure for cyclists - does it have to be this way?
Reserving a space, using the hanger, hoping no-one else turns up... None of it is fun
By Adam Becket Published
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Canyon partners up with major US retailer to offer bike servicing
More than 190 bike shops will be signed up as Authorized Service Partners by 2025
By Adam Becket Published
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The Tour de France 2025 route will set up a titanic battle between Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard
Six mountain stages, hilly days from the beginning, and an uphill time trial mean it will be hard to dislodge the Slovenian from his throne, but Jonas Vingegaard could
By Adam Becket Published
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Tour de France 2025 route: Pyrenees triple, Mont Ventoux return and Alps climax on menu
Race to take place 5-27 July, with Grand Départ in Lille, before an anti-clockwise route
By James Shrubsall Last updated
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'I never thought I'd really leave the team': Luke Rowe opens up on his reasons for departing Ineos Grenadiers
Welsh road captain is heading to Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale to become a sports director
By Adam Becket Published
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A lack of free-to-air Tour de France coverage could be the death knell for UK cycling
If there’s nothing on TV to inspire, where are the next generations of racers going to come from?
By Adam Becket Published
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British free-to-air Tour de France highlights being 'explored' for 2026, after ITV loses rights
2025 will be the last year for the Tour on ITV, as 25 years of coverages comes to an end due to Warner Bros. Discovery "exclusivity" deal
By Adam Becket Published
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ITV Tour de France coverage in doubt after Warner Bros. Discovery signs exclusivity deal
There might be no more free-to-air cycling in the UK from 2026
By Adam Becket Last updated
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Ribble Rebellion closes after less than a season of racing
Ribble hint at continuing to be involved in racing in 2025, despite closure of criterium team
By Adam Becket Published
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Tadej Pogačar, 'best cyclist in world', to stay at UAE Team Emirates until at least 2030
The Slovenian previously had a contract until 2027, but has extended by three more seasons
By Adam Becket Published
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No road racing at Glasgow Commonwealth Games as organisers look to cut costs
Track and para-track cycling still a part of the schedule
By Adam Becket Last updated
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'If you spot a deal that looks to be good to be true, it probably is' - UK government launches 'Buy Safe, Be Safe' e-bike campaign to deter customers from rogue sellers
E-bike and e-scooters are causing fires every two days, according to the London Fire Brigade
By Adam Becket Published
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Fancy dressing the next generation of Olympic champions? British Cycling is on the hunt for an apparel engineer
You can earn at least £52,000 a year if you fancy working on skinsuits and overshoes for BC
By Adam Becket Published
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Ineos Grenadiers announce 'highly motivated, hungry and ambitious' new performance structure for 2025
New sports directors, lead performance coach and head of performance support announced, among other changes
By Adam Becket Published
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'Finally, you broke the world record' - Inside reaction to Mark Cavendish's historic Tour de France revealed
Astana Qazaqstan have released Project 35, a documentary which shows the journey to triumph
By Adam Becket Published
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Rapha focused on increasing 'profitability and resilience' as losses deepen by over £10 million, meaning seven years in the red
The British brand have not posted a pre-tax profit since 2017
By Adam Becket Published
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Cars can be weapons, just ask any cyclist
The majority of drivers are not out to hurt cyclists, but many just don’t realise the threat they pose
By Adam Becket Published
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Collapsed lung, concussion and multiple fractures: Fundraiser set up for first ever Tour de France Féminin winner following crash
Marianne Martin crashed earlier in October and is looking to raise $20,000 to help her get back on her feet
By Adam Becket Published