Adam Becket
Adam is Cycling Weekly’s news editor – his greatest love is road racing but as long as he is cycling on tarmac, he's happy. Before joining Cycling Weekly he spent two years writing for Procycling, where he interviewed riders and wrote about racing. 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 cycling.
Latest articles by Adam Becket
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Stevie Williams 'over the moon' to be in lead at Tour Down Under ahead of 'tough' final stage
The 27-year-old leads the Australian race on count-back, and is hoping to triumph overall on Sunday
By Adam Becket Published
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‘He’s worked it out’: Oscar Onley meets his high expectations with Willunga Hill stage win at Tour Down Under
The 21-year-old Scot has shown his potential before, but a first win, at WorldTour level too, proved it
By Adam Becket Published
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Willunga Hill set to shake up Tour Down Under, with GC battle shrouded in mystery
Two climbing stages follow four days of largely flat racing in South Australia, so the weekend will decide the race
By Adam Becket Published
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Classified launches a new gravel team with Ridley, and three new wheelsets
The innovative Belgian drivetrain company is now behind Classified x Ridley Factory Team, and has released the R36, R50 and G42 wheels
By Adam Becket Published
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Birthday boy Sam Welsford makes it a hat-trick at the Tour Down Under
Three WorldTour sprints, three victories for Bora-Hansgrohe’s sprinter. Will it always be this easy?
By Adam Becket Published
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'You can literally turn your brain off': Sam Welsford benefits from 'dialled' leadout again at Tour Down Under
Bora-Hansgrohe rider wins second stage in three days in Australia
By Adam Becket Published
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Testing confusion and the coveted tool: behind the scenes of the UCI’s new brake lever angle checks
The Tour Down Under is the first race where commissaires are testing the angle of brake levers on bikes, entertaining mechanics in the process
By Adam Becket Published
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‘He’s learning fast’: Isaac del Toro, the peloton’s ‘best neo-pro’ triumphant at Tour Down Under
The Mexican has had raced just twice at WorldTour level, and taken his debut victory at the second opportunity
By Adam Becket Published
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Are Intermarché-Wanty's invisible valves the next evolution in tubeless technology?
The Belgian team's Newmen wheels don't have valves sticking out, but they are still there - just hidden in the rims
By Adam Becket Published
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Opinion: Sarah Gigante’s story shows why you shouldn’t give up on a rider
After a tough couple of years, the young Australian beat the established favourites to take her first WorldTour win, shortly after moving to pastures new
By Adam Becket Published
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Sam, but different: Bora-Hansgrohe get 2024 off to a flier at Tour Down Under
Sam Welsford powered to victory on stage one in Tanunda to give his team the perfect start
By Adam Becket Published
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Jayco AlUla set out to win 'every single stage and the GC' at the Tour Down Under
With Simon Yates, Caleb Ewan and Luke Plapp all on one team, the team's big goal for their home race might be in reach
By Adam Becket Published
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'Richie Porte's retired but I'm not, so look out' - Sarah Gigante targets Strava fastest time up Willunga Hill
Having conquered the South Australian climb at the Tour Down Under, the 23-year-old wants to come back to smash the fastest time
By Adam Becket Published
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‘I didn't miss a training session’: Sarah Gigante, comeback queen, triumphs at Tour Down Under
After racing just once in 2023, the 23-year-old Australian started her 2024 off with a bang
By Adam Becket Published
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The Down Under Classic: The best bike race you've never watched
Before the Tour Down Under kicks off on Tuesday, the men's peloton raced a crit on the streets of Adelaide pretty seriously
By Adam Becket Published
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Can Lizzie Deignan bag another Monument? Cycling Weekly’s big predictions for the 2024 season
It is time for our writers to look into their crystal balls and give their predictions for the season ahead
By Tom Thewlis Published
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'Plan B was also good': Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig and FDJ-Suez bounce back at Women's Tour Down Under
Grace Brown might have had a bad day but it didn't matter in the end, thanks to her teammate's punch
By Adam Becket Published
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'The ride that will never exist' - Matilda Raynolds' computer-free attack at the Women's Tour Down Under
The 36-year-old 'dreamed' of doing something special at only her second Women's WorldTour race, but was caught by the peloton
By Adam Becket Published
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Women's Tour Down Under: 'Patient' Ally Wollaston keeps her cool to take maiden WorldTour win
New Zealander beats strong Liv AlUla Jayco team in Campbelltown
By Adam Becket Published
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UCI begins its brake lever position clamp down at Tour Down Under
The new rules came into force this year
By Adam Becket Published
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All the team kits for 2024: Lifeplus-Wahoo team up with MAAP on new green kit
Keep up to date with the jerseys to watch out for next season in our complete guide
By Adam Becket Last updated
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Willunga Hill to be the decider at the Women's Tour Down Under
Grace Brown faces up against Amanda Spratt once again in South Australia
By Adam Becket Published
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Cycling’s calendar needs reform, but will copying Formula One provide change?
ONE Cycling and Richard Plugge want to revolutionise the sport, but their path to change hinges on many willing players
By Adam Becket Published
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All the pro peloton transfers for 2024: Julien Vermote returns to WorldTour with Visma-Lease A Bike
Keep up to date with all the latest transfers with Cycling Weekly
By Adam Becket Last updated