Alex Ballinger
Alex Ballinger is editor of BikeBiz magazine, the leading publication for the UK cycle industry, and is the former digital news editor for CyclingWeekly.com. After gaining experience in local newsrooms, national newspapers and in digital journalism, Alex found his calling in cycling, first as a reporter, then as news editor responsible for Cycling Weekly's online news output, and now as the editor of BikeBiz. Since pro cycling first captured his heart during the 2010 Tour de France (specifically the Contador-Schleck battle) Alex covered three Tours de France, multiple editions of the Tour of Britain, and the World Championships, while both writing and video presenting for Cycling Weekly. He also specialises in fitness writing, often throwing himself into the deep end to help readers improve their own power numbers. Away from the desk, Alex can be found racing time trials, riding BMX and mountain bikes, or exploring off-road on his gravel bike. He’s also an avid gamer, and can usually be found buried in an eclectic selection of books.
Latest articles by Alex Ballinger
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Nine tips on how to get started with gravel riding
Riding on gravel may not be a new phenomenon, but it has certainly been growing in popularity in recent years.
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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Ribble Endurance SL R disc review
British bike brand Ribble continues to go from strength to strength, but how does its Endurance SL R model stack up against its competitors?
By Alex Ballinger • Last updated
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11 things you only know if you race on Zwift
From power-ups to pushing watts – a few lessons we learned the hard way
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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Drugs raid in Romania results in police discovering Filippo Ganna’s stolen track bike
Following the theft of €600,000 worth of bikes from the Italian national team, police have recovered almost all of the machines
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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Tweets of the Week: Geraint Thomas Photoshop, Chloe Hosking on rollerskates, and avoiding friendships with WorldTour riders
Here are our favourite tweets from the last seven days, in a farewell edition from our news editor
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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Olympic gold medal sprinter Phil Hindes announces retirement at 29
Hindes was an essential part of the GB team sprint squad, winning gold in London 2012 and Rio 2016
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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DSM rider takes legal action against team in hopes of ending contract
More upheaval at the German team, amidst rumours more riders could be leaving
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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London police recover huge £50,000 haul of stolen bikes
Officers have been contacting victims to reunite them with their machines
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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Mark Cavendish returns to Six Days of Ghent
Five years after his unforgettable victory with Sir Bradley Wiggins, and two years after his last appearance, Cavendish is back on the boards in Belgium
By Alex Ballinger • Published