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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Garmin Edge 840 review - touchscreen, feature-packed, phenomenal battery life
There are a few grievances with the Garmin Edge 840 but that shouldn't mask what is otherwise a cycling computer fit not just for the pros, but also for amateurs just starting
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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dhb Aeron Lab bib shorts review - lightweight and breathable but not so durable
It's very possible that my review is an outlier, but these bib shorts and I just never clicked.
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Lusso Perform Carbon Bib v3 bib shorts review - great value shorts which go the distance
Durable, comfortable and stylish - a clean hat-trick for a British brand that won't force you to break the bank
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Assos Equipe R S9 bib shorts review - Swiss comfort at a more affordable price point
The chamois pad and its positioning is exceptional, but comfort comes at the expenses of a few minor points
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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The Tour de France award (with prize money) that no-one in the peloton has even heard of
Sponsors Département des Hauts-de-Seine Council are not really getting the public exposure they dreamed of
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Remco Evenepoel searching for move as Soudal-QuickStep boss denies money worries
The world champion is courting attention from more than just Ineos Grenadiers
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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UAE-Team Emirates claim 'it was impossible' for Tadej Pogačar to drop Jonas Vingegaard on Tour de France stage 15
The race resumes with a time trial on Tuesday with the fight for yellow finely balanced
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Jonas Vingegaard says 'I am not taking anything' after climbing speeds questioned
The Danish leader of the Tour de France said that quicker times can be attributed to advancements in technology
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'It's not worth risking his long term health': DSM-Firmenich withdraw concussed Romain Bardet from Tour de France
DSM-Firmenich enact their concussion protocol to withdraw the Frenchman from the race
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Tadej Pogačar and UAE-Team Emirates angry with motorbike but remain optimistic of taking Tour de France yellow
It's proving almost impossible to separate the two at the top, and a close motorbike on stage 14 didn't help Pogačar's intentions
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'It's disgusting': Caleb Ewan's agent calls on Lotto-Dstny boss to apologise after 'public humiliation'
Ewan's agent has strongly hit back at comments made by Lotto-Dstny's boss.
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'They're different gravy': James Shaw on his Tour de France battle against Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard
The EF Education-EasyPost rider thought he had an opportunity to win a mountain stage in his maiden Tour de France
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Tadej Pogačar: 'Taking eight seconds back was victory in battle for Tour de France yellow'
UAE-Team Emirates say that Pogačar has not yet reached his best form
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Chris Froome 'absolutely not' worth multi-million euro salary says his team boss
The four-time Tour de France winner was not selected for this year's Tour de France for performance reasons, Israel-Premier Tech boss Sylvan Adams says
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'We'll continue fighting for stages': Buoyant Cofidis target yet more Tour de France success
The French team claim their second victory of this year's race, well and truly ending their status as the Tour's whipping boys
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'I am really sick of this': Tour de France sprinters despondent after Jasper Philipsen continues dominance
Sprinters all express disgruntlement but retain some hope
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'A really bad day. I have no explanation': Fabio Jakobsen casts doubt on continuing Tour de France
Jakobsen survived the time cut by 10 minutes and two seconds, but was a broken man afterwards.
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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What does it take to be a Tour de France contender?
Relentless drive, unwavering resilience, exceptional fitness – all required just to make it to the startline of the Tour de France. What more, then, does it take to challenge for the win?
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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A brief history of Mark Cavendish and the Tour de France
As the Manxman takes one last lap of France we look back at his history in the race that has defined his career
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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12 secrets from the Belgian physio who brought van Aert, Evenepoel and other pros back from serious injuries
Ever wondered how pro cyclists bounce back from terrible injuries? We meet the man regarded by many as the best cyclist-fixer in the business
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Exclusive: WorldTour teams told to halve carbon emissions by 2027 or lose licence
Move is part of the sport's aims to become carbon neutral by 2030
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'No one had heard of me before Liège': Ben Healy on his Classics breakthrough and becoming a household name
The newly crowned Irish road race champion talks us through the week of training that led up to his standout performance at Liège-Bastogne-Liège
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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14 life lessons from Grand Tour stage winner Alex Dowsett - direct and humorous takes for boosting your fitness
A hero to club time triallists in Essex, Alex Dowsett is the everyman who broke the Hour record and won Grand Tour stages
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'We're cyclists but we do a lot of jumping!': Sprinter Emma Finucane on making progress by leaps and bounds
The four-time national champion tells us how she’s become Britain’s leading light in the sprint events
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published