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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'I don't know exactly what the next few years will hold' – Egan Bernal questions future in cycling, but his intention is to start next season 'for now'Tour de France and Giro d'Italia winner has not raced since Tour de France
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'We need to stop this confusing narrative' – Police force criticised after stating e-bikes require road tax, insurance and an MOTA local team in Gloucestershire appeared to confuse e-bikes and e-motorbikes
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You could be a world champion from home – UCI Masters and Junior Cycling Esports World Championships launched with MyWhooshRiders aged 17 and 18 and over 40 will now be able to race for virtual rainbow stripes
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'There is still so much potential to unlock' – British UCI Continental team secures future with backing from UK firmHandsling Alba Development Road Team will become CAMS Alba from 2027
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'Ezra has already made tremendous strides' – US rider discharged from hospital 31 days after horror crash at Philadelphia Cycling ClassicModern Adventure say 20-year-old's progress has been "remarkable"
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'Things like this shouldn’t happen' – Tom Pidcock says two teammates were hit by police motorbike at Italian raceBriton finished second at Tre Valli Varesine behind Jarno Widar
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Cyclo-cross could be cycling’s Parkrun – or at least its best chance of getting people racing bikesThe barriers to entry are higher than running, but if you’ve got a gravel bike, you’re in
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How to watch the UCI Road World Championships 2026: Everything you need to live stream the road races in Canada — men's road race todayAll the information on broadcasters and live streams for the UCI Road World Championships from 20-27 September, so you can watch all the action online, on TV, anywhere.
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'Cycling’s revenues do not reflect its global popularity': I read the UCI's consultation on pro cycling so you don't have toToday the governing body published a huge document, here's what it says about the future of our sport
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'A tremendous catalyst for competitive cycling and everyday bike riding' – India to host UCI Road World Championships for first time in 20322034 Worlds also handed to Groningen and Drenthe in the Netherlands
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'Organisational restructure' expected as Rapha reveals details of deepening lossesFran Millar's departure as CEO comes as trading loss increases by £3m
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Fran Millar resigns as Rapha CEO ahead of 'significant organisational changes to reduce cost and drive efficiency'Millar steps away after two years in role
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'This sport is brutal' – Australian time triallist on disastrous Worlds mechanical that caused angry outburstCameron Rogers finished 3:24 behind U23 winner Ryan Gal after losing three minutes due to broken derailleur
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‘There are no race radios, because any kind of organisation would be too normal’: The World Championships road races are joyously anarchic, that’s why we love themIt feels trite to say anyone could win them, but they are open races
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Cameron Rogers suffers indignity of equipment rage being captured: 9 of the best bike tantrums in pro cycling historyCycling Weekly looks back at some of the most memorable bike throws of all time, from Bradley Wiggins's stylish Trentino effort to Dumoulin's hissy fit.
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UCI bans former head of performance at British Continental team for 10 years over Code of Ethics breachesLadislav Demko was found to have "fallen short of the standards of integrity, care and diligence"
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We're hiring! Could you be our next social media editor?We're on the lookout for someone who wants to help us maximise our social and video output
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Mathieu van der Poel fell foul of Shimano's different cleat systems at Paris-Roubaix – here's how you can avoid the same issueIt's pretty simple, actually, unless you're changing bikes in a rush – and the new cleats are easier to walk in, too
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Shimano's new SPD-SLR comes with a brand new cleat design – but why?The SPD-SLR ecosystem aims to improve power transfer and stability while reducing weight
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'The rider may lose control of the bike, leading to injuries' – bike recall over failing forks expandedST3, ST5 and ST7 models, fitted with WREN forks affected
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I don't want to be filmed on your Meta Oakleys, AI glasses don’t belong on group ridesThe latest must-have gadget raises questions around consent
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Tom Pidcock, Lauren Dickson and Zoe Bäckstedt lead British charge at Road World ChampionshipsOscar Onley, Adam Yates and Cat Ferguson also on start list for Montréal events
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'Something really special' – Oscar Onley survives 'rollercoaster' Vuelta a España to win first Grand Tour youth classificationScottish rider finished 6th overall at end of first Grand Tour with Netcompany-Ineos
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'I really didn’t expect this today' – Eddie Dunbar climbs to Vuelta a España stage 19 win as Enric Mas retains redPinarello Q36.5 take first Grand Tour win as top five on GC stay the same
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