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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World Championships 2021: Wout van Aert says he’s ‘only human’ as he admits he didn’t have legs to follow Julian Alaphilippe
Van Aert praised the tactics of his Belgian team, but said he just couldn’t stay with Alaphilippe
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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Julian Alaphilippe: ‘The Belgian fans asked me to slow down and weren’t very nice - that gave me extra motivation’
The French star power clear of Belgian favourite Wout van Aert on his way to another rainbow jersey
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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Julian Alaphilippe solos to heroic defence in men's 2021 World Championships road race
The French icon launched a trio of blistering attacks in the final 20km to crack his rivals
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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Mark Cavendish abandons World Championships 2021 road race
The British sprinter pulled out at the halfway point after a hectic open to the racing
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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How to watch the Flanders 2021 World Championships road races: Live stream the brutal Belgian races
Here is the best ways to watch the Worlds where you are
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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Taxi driver jailed after seriously injuring cyclist while using two phones, before trying to delete evidence
The cyclist Ian Isted, who had been planning celebrate his 50th birthday with an Ironman triathlon, was left with life-changing injuries
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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Road World Championships 2021: Norway’s Per Strand Hagenes crushes the field in junior road race
An attritional race around Leuven came down to a blistering solo attack inside the final 10km
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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Sir Dave Brailsford responds to rumours that Egan Bernal wants to leave Ineos Grenadiers
Amidst speculation that Bernal was not getting on with his team-mates and could depart, the Ineos boss has shared his thoughts
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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Strava unveils new 3D terrain to help with route-planning
The social media platform for athletes also now lets you choose your map style
By Alex Ballinger • Published