
Chris Marshall-Bell
A freelance sports journalist and podcaster, you'll mostly find Chris's byline attached to news scoops, profile interviews and long reads across a variety of different publications. He has been writing regularly for Cycling Weekly since 2013. In 2024 he released a seven-part podcast documentary, Ghost in the Machine, about motor doping in cycling.
Previously a ski, hiking and cycling guide in the Canadian Rockies and Spanish Pyrenees, he almost certainly holds the record for the most number of interviews conducted from snowy mountains. He lives in Valencia, Spain.
Latest articles by Chris Marshall-Bell
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'Things can go haywire quickly': Jonas Vingegaard's wife says Tour de France cyclists are close to burnout - is that actually true?
Race days are down, but altitude camps are more frequent. Are cyclists lives more intense than ever before?
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'It's all gone to hell' - Bahrain Victorious suffer nightmare day at Tour de France
Jack Haig and Santiago Buitrago were both brought down in the same crash in the closing stages
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'Where once we were at the top of the heap, we’re not anymore' – Can Ineos Grenadiers survive another Tour de France flop?
Once the dominant force in Grand Tour racing, Ineos Grenadiers now look lost in the era of Pogačar and Vingegaard. What went wrong, and can they ever pull it back?
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'I thought it would be an easy first week' - Jonas Vingegaard shocked at Tour de France intensity
The Dane will be more optimistic of taking time in the big mountains
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'I'm happy for Van der Poel' - Tadej Pogačar cedes Tour de France yellow jersey on stage six
The world champion has given up the maillot jaune – but will he be back in it 24 hours' time?
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Does Primož Roglič actually care about the 2025 Tour de France?
The Slovenian has been acting nonchalantly throughout the race, but podium remains in sight. What's he up to?
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'I was not expecting to be so far ahead' - Tadej Pogačar amazed by gap to Jonas Vingegaard in Tour de France stage five time trial
The reigning Tour de France champion took a big step towards retaining his title
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Shielded from the glare of expectation at the Tour de France, Oscar Onley is Britain's next big GC hope
Along with his British team mate Max Poole, young Oscar Onley is slowly developing as a GC rider, as evident in the opening stages of this year's Tour
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'It can turn around pretty fast' - Tadej Pogačar warns against complacency at Tour de France
The UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider took his 100th victory on Tuesday in Rouen
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'We'll talk after the Tour de France' - Soudal Quick-Step address Remco Evenepoel transfer rumours
The 25-year-old Belgian has endured a frustrating first few days at the Tour, and speculation once again surrounds his future
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'It's too soon': Tadej Pogačar holds back attacks in Tour de France opening week
The Slovenian is hunting stage wins and the overall victory, but won't unleash any of his trademark long-distance attacks until the mountains
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'It was a big mistake from us' - Remco Evenepoel suffers 'stupid time loss' on Tour de France stage one
The double Olympic champion was one of many GC riders to ship time after echelons chaos
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Exclusive: UCI set to approve ketones use after four-year study
The news will prompt a mixed response in the peloton
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'The drag race will start really, really early' - Tour de France sprinters prepare for stage one showdown
Which sprinter will take the race's first yellow jersey?
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'We're not entertainers enough' – Quinn Simmons calls on Tour de France peloton to embrace American approach to sport
Lidl-Trek's US champion calls for more personality in cycling
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'This is my story and I am the main actor' - Primož Roglič at peace with Tour de France heartache
Slovenian relinquishes yellow jersey dream as he reflects on career
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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If you have 10 riders with the same numbers, one will succeed and nine will fail - why cycling success is more than a big VO2 max
Kristian Blummenfelt had his eyes on the yellow jersey before thinking twice. What stopped the triathlon star from winning the worlds biggest bike race?
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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One last one hurrah: retiring Romain Bardet targets Grand Tour trilogy at Giro d'Italia
The Picnic PostNL rider will finish his road career at next month's Critérium du Dauphiné
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Giro d'Italia rider almost wiped out by goat: 'Albania's great – just watch out for the goats!'
Dion Smith of Intermarché-Wanty confirmed it was the first time that a goat had tried to knock him off his bike.
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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More intensity, nutrition and freedom: inside Tom Pidcock's career-best form
The Briton is thriving at his new team, and has been competitive in one-day races and stage races so far in 2025
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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From heartache to elation as Josh Tarling takes biggest career victory at Giro d'Italia: 'It's super special'
The Ineos Grenadiers rider becomes the first Welshman to win a stage of the Italian Grand Tour.
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Altitude, Colle delle Finestre and an open field: Simon Yates presents his case for Giro d'Italia glory
The Visma-Lease a Bike rider will return to the Colle delle Finestre in this year's Giro, for the first time since he lost pink on its slopes in 2018.
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'I don't want to come away with any regrets' - Tom Pidcock promises attack, attack, attack at the Giro d'Italia
The Briton is making his debut in the Italian Grand Tour is targeting stage victories
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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How Sam Bennett changed his training in his quest to win Giro d'Italia stages: 'It's given me confidence'
Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale sprinter will be leading the French team at Giro d'Italia, and is one of a few headline sprinters
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published