Chris Marshall-Bell
A freelance sports journalist and podcaster, you'll mostly find Chris's byline attached to news scoops, profile interviews and feature writing across a variety of different publications. He has been writing regularly for Cycling Weekly since 2013.
Previously a ski, hiking and cycling guide in a number of places, but mostly 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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Loud noises, dizziness and headaches: Matt Walls on the six week concussion that ended his season
The Bora-Hansgrohe rider suffered post-concussion syndrome, with symptoms lasting six times longer than usual.
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Velocio Zero Men's Bib Tights review
Winter tights that will keep you warm, adjust to your shape and never have you sitting uncomfortably. About as perfect as you'd hope for given the price
By Chris Marshall-Bell Last updated
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Assos Mille GTO Winter Bib Tights C2 review
Got half a grand set aside to keep you warm on your winter rides? If the answer is yes, get buying now. You'll be warm, your tights will brush off water and spray, and you'll be super comfortable all day - and all winter
By Chris Marshall-Bell Last updated
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'I know I can do it so I need to make that next level': Ben Turner signs Ineos Grenadiers contract extension
The Classics and another Grand Tour are on the agenda for Doncaster's Big Ben
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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How stage winner Marlen Reusser prepared for the Tour de France Femmes
Winner of Stage 4 of the Tour de France Femmes talks us through a big week of pre-race preparation
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Humble, grounded but not satisfied: Scottish rider Sean Flynn's WorldTour ascension
DSM have signed a rider who they believe can develop into a potential winner of hilly Classics
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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dhb Vector Photochromatic Lens sunglasses review - high performing, stylish and affordable, what's not to like?
A brilliant pair of sunglasses for when the weather's not always sunny
By Chris Marshall-Bell Last updated
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Is cycling bad for your sex life? Let’s talk about... genital health
Long spells in the saddle can put pressure on our nether regions – but most of the risks can be prevented, here's how
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Altura Icon Rocket Men's Packable Jacket review – affordable and lightweight, but where's the jersey pocket access?
It repels the rain, it stuffs into the pocket and it's incredibly lightweight - such a shame it doesn't have access to the jersey pockets
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Explained: why camera drones are a long way off replacing helicopters in cycling races
A transition from multiple helicopters in the sky to drones will not take place anytime soon - even with 5G networks helping the cause
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Ex-mountain biker Sean Flynn completes 'dream' move to DSM
The Scotsman has signed a two-year contract with the WorldTour outfit
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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GripGrab Ride Waterproof shoe covers review - highly visible and warm overshoes for three-season usage
Waterproof, windproof and likely to keep your feet warmer than the outside temperature
By Chris Marshall-Bell Last updated
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'These days, it's efforts all the way': Owain Doull on how his training has evolved
After his Tour de France debut, the Welsh EF Education-EasyPost pro sat down with CW to discuss routines, weight management and cross training
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Dave Brailsford is living in a caravan in Nice as he tries to rescue his football experiment
Ineos Grenadiers team principal is trying to replicate his marginal gains philosophy in football as well as restructuring the entire club
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Gianni Vermeersch wins men's Gravel World Championships
The Belgian earns his first ever rainbow stripes
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Pauline Ferrand-Prévot wins inaugural women's Gravel World Championships
The Frenchwoman came good on her favourite tag to win gravel racing's first ever UCI-sanctioned World Championships
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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The in-depth story of Remco Evenepoel the footballer, as told by teammates and coaches
What was Remco Evenepoel the footballer really like?
By Chris Marshall-Bell Last updated
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Sleepovers, Romain Bardet drinking 8% IPAs and parking problems: the life of a sports director at four consecutive Grand Tours
For every six weeks of the year so far, DSM's sports director Matt Winston has spent only one at home
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Giro Eclipse Spherical helmet review - 'I hit my fastest ever speed of 86kph with this lid'
Anecdotally, we can agree with Giro's claim of this being the fastest and most aero helmet on the market, but it was the ventilation that impressed us the most
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Anger in Vuelta a España peloton as cycling refuses to change Covid protocols: 'We need to stop testing'
Teams are still operating in strict bubbles but the race has already lost several of its major protagonists
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Reimagining what success really is with Jay Vine and Hugh Carthy
Does success really have to be defined by what's came before?
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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The inside story of Sam Bennett's return to winning ways: 'He’s going to pick up wins wherever he goes now'
The Irishman went through a year-long drought and had to battle doubts as well as injuries on his way back
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Primož Roglič admits Evenepoel is 'on a different level' as he loses more time at Vuelta a España
The Slovenian didn't count himself out of a comeback but struggles to see an easy way back
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Remco Evenepoel draws on time trial recon knowledge as he takes 'big lead' in Vuelta a España
The Belgian is in a commanding position at the race's halfway point
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published