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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Austrian junior hospitalised after ‘collision with bus’ during World Championships recon
Leila Gschwentner was scheduled to rider the junior road race - the details of how the crash happened are not yet clear
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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Australian federation shares update on investigation into handlebar failure that caused Tokyo Olympic crash
The Aussie team pursuit squad missed out on the gold medal final after the integrated bars and stem snapped during competition
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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Denmark tops time trial podium again as Gustav Wang takes junior World Championship jersey
More glory for the Danes, as Britain take their second podium in Flanders
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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Road World Championships 2021: How does the mixed relay time trial work?
The new discipline made its debut in Yorkshire and is a unique perspective on racing
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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Dan Bigham, Johan Price-Pejtersen and Juliette Labous share their Strava stats from World Championships time trials
We saw some remarkable power being laid down across the time trials in Flanders
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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Alena Ivanchenko narrowly beats Zoe Backstedt in junior World Championship time trial
An emotional moment as British rider Backstedt was knocked off the top spot by the final rider
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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Sir Dave Brailsford to leave Ineos Grenadiers as Rod Ellingworth to take over team, according to report
Could there be a shake-up at the British WorldTour squad?
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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Road World Championships LIVE: Updates from elite women's time trial in Flanders
The Worlds continues with the women's time trial competition
By Alex Ballinger • Last updated
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Five talking points from the 2021 World Championships elite women’s time trial
A phenomenal performance from Ellen van Dijk while Van Vleuten takes another podium - don’t miss these moments
By Alex Ballinger • Published