
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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Mark Cavendish: ‘The Tour de France is not a bike race, it’s a world sporting event’The British sprinter shares his thoughts on the pressure of the Tour
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F1 driver Valtteri Bottas finishes second for his age in his first gravel raceCanyon-SRAM rider Tiffany Cromwell and her boyfriend Bottas raced the tough SBT GRVL event in Colorado
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Vuelta a España: Adam Yates says he’s struggled with jet lag after the Tokyo OlympicsThe Brit tried to hit out on stage three after the disappointment of ‘silly crash’
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Five talking points from stage three of the Vuelta a España 2021An unexpected winner as the leader’s jersey changes hands - don’t miss these moments
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‘I felt really alone a lot of the time’: Chloe Hosking gives emotional interview after comeback from Covid-19The Trek-Segafredo rider took a huge win on the final stage of the Tour of Norway
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João Almeida takes back-to-back wins with uphill sprint on stage four of Tour of Poland 2021Having taken his first WorldTour win on stage three, Almeida was at it again in Poland
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Remco Evenepoel laps peloton on his way to stunning victory in Tour of DenmarkThe Belgian superstar came back from a crash to attack his rivals and take a huge win
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Fabio Aru announces his retirementThe Grand Tour winner will close out his career at the end of the Vuelta a España
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Police launch investigation after cyclist struck by passenger of overtaking carThe offender was wearing a face mask when he hit the rider on the neck
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Adidas unveils striking new gravel shoeThe shoe is the first off-road cycling footwear designed by the sports brand
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Fernando Gaviria makes his comeback with sprint win on stage three of Tour of Poland 2021The Colombian sprint has been winless since September last year
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‘This bicycle hiker’ Chris Froome makes cameo on French newsThe four-time Tour de France winner may have gone under the radar during a news piece about forest fires
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Alberto Contador fails to finish brutal 240km ‘Everest’ Gran FondoThe Grand Tour-winner turned recreational cyclist admitted he was not prepared for the huge day in the saddle
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João Almeida takes pivotal victory on stage two of the Tour of Poland 2021The Portuguese rider claims his first ever WorldTour victory
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Cycling world mourns death of Olympian Olivia PodmoreThe 24-year-old died suddenly sparking an outpouring of tributes
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Jeremy Vine investigates crash after co-host Storm Huntley knocked of her bike by driverThe driver reportedly said ‘I f***ed up’ after the collision
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Phil Bauhaus throws bike to victory on cobbles of stage one of Tour of Poland 2021The German sprinter snuck past Alvaro Hodeg right at the line
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Here is the Ineos Grenadiers squad for the Vuelta a España 2021Can Ineos topple Jumbo-Visma and Primož Roglič?
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics cycling medals table: Team GB take final top spotHere are all of the medals awarded so far for two-wheeled events
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'I’ll make sure there’s a bike available if you think you’re good enough' - British Cycling boss responds to critics after Tokyo 2020 OlympicsTeam GB was the best cycling nation in this year’s Games, matching the number of medals from London and Rio
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Tweets of the Week: Katie Archibald's mum, Dara Ó Briain, Sebastien Vettel and SpecsaversThe usual suspects all make an appearance in this week's edition...or not
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Laura Kenny and Katie Archibald crush the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Madison to take goldA huge performance by the Brits in a chaotic race, as the Madison returns to the Olympics
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Mark Cavendish and Remco Evenepoel return to racingCavendish comes from winning the green jersey in the Tour de France, while Remco Evenepoel returns from the Olypmics
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Britain’s Matt Walls wins gold in Tokyo 2020 Olympic Omnium, Elia Viviani claims bronzeWalls takes the first gold for Team GB on the track
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