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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Road World Championships 2021: Denmark’s Johan Price Pejtersen storms to gold in under-23 time trial
Australia’s Lucas Plapp had a long wait in the hot seat, only to be beaten by the final rider on the road
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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Filippo Ganna thanks rivals for motivating him in fight for time trial World Championships
"With Remco in the European Championships I thought ‘wow next week I need to go really fast’"
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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World Championships time trial LIVE: Updates as Filippo Ganna wins elite men's TT for second year
Live updates as the first rainbow jersey is awarded from the 2021 Worlds
By Alex Ballinger • Last updated
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‘Unbearable that we will never see each other again’: Cycling world responds to death of Chris Anker Sørensen
The former pro turned commentator was struck by a driver at the Flanders World Championships
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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Who are the favourites for the World Championships time trials in Flanders?
From Fillippo Ganna, to Wout Van Aert, Annemiek van Vleuten and Marlen Reusser - these are the big names racing in Belgium
By Alex Ballinger • Last updated
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Tweets of the week: Evie Richards tries skateboarding, Alex Dowsett's puncture nightmare and more
Here's a selection of our favourite tweets from the last seven days
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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Strava finally add 'Gear' option to mobile app
The gear feature has previously only been available on web browser, but now you can list your gear from your phone
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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This crit pays out $100,000, but competition is going to be fierce
Into the Lion’s Den powered by SRAM has the biggest criterium prize purse in US history
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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Muc-Off releases ‘world’s fastest race lube’
The British bike care brand developed their latest product with the help of Ineos Grenadiers and other WorldTour teams
By Alex Ballinger • Published