Gregor Brown
Gregor Brown is an experienced cycling journalist, based in Florence, Italy. He has covered races all over the world for over a decade - following the Giro, Tour de France, and every major race since 2006. His love of cycling began with freestyle and BMX, before the 1998 Tour de France led him to a deep appreciation of the road racing season.
Latest articles by Gregor Brown
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Belgian veteran Stijn Devolder misses time cut in 11.9km time trial...because he needed the toilet
Former Tour of Flanders winner Stijn Devolder couldn't avoid the call of nature during the Etoile de Bessèges TT
By Gregor Brown Published
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Tour of Turkey risks cancellation in first year as WorldTour race as teams stay away
Only one WorldTour team has reportedly signed up to the April's Tour of Turkey so far. Organiser is pushing to reschedule for autumn
By Gregor Brown Published
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Esteban Chaves: 'When Quintana went past, all I felt was pain'
Orica-BikeExchange leader Esteban Chaves explains how he felt as he saw Nairo Quintana speed past him in the finale of Vuelta a España stage 11
By Gregor Brown Published
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Philippe Gilbert optimistic ahead of Ardennes Classics
World Champion Philippe Gilbert hunting for wins in Ardennes Classics, starting with Amstel Gold Race this weekend
By Gregor Brown Published
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Nairo Quintana: 'Vuelta win helps get over what happened at the Tour'
After struggling at the Tour de France, Nairo Quintana says that his Vuelta a España win helps him get over a disappointing July
By Gregor Brown Published
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Lance Armstrong says he has evidence to 'sink' Hein Verbruggen
Lance Armstrong says that he 'will not lie' to protect former members of the UCI after fresh revelations about doping cover-ups
By Gregor Brown Published
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Cadel Evans: I see something of myself in Peter Sagan
Cadel Evans got the weight of unfulfilled expectations off his shoulders with a World Championships win in 2009 - similar to that of Peter Sagan in 2015
By Gregor Brown Published
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Peter Sagan on aiming for second Tour of Flanders win: ‘Sometimes it’s better not to think about it and just do it’
Pre-race favourite Peter Sagan says that he and his Bora-Hansgrohe team are ready to take on the Tour of Flanders on Sunday: "we are strong enough and with the power to be in the front in Flanders"
By Gregor Brown Published
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Segafredo owner not afraid to invest in cycling as other sponsors walk away
Segafredo's Massimo Zanetti dismisses claims it is a bad time to invest in cycling, despite Oleg Tinkov's complaints about the sport's lack of desire to reform
By Gregor Brown Published
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Rui Costa ends reign as world champion
Rui Costa finishes year as world champion, but will return to lead Lampre-Merida in the Tour de France
By Gregor Brown Published
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Philippe Gilbert: 'I've been in Sagan's situation... you've just got to ride smarter and stronger'
Gilbert says he empathises with Sagan's situation, but says he shouldn't be so vocal in his complaints
By Gregor Brown Published
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Armstrong's problems have only just begun
SCA Promotions follow ASO in asking for their money back, and they're just the tip of the iceberg
By Gregor Brown Published
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Gianni Moscon: 'I was never afraid for my contract, the team were always behind me'
The Italian has returned to racing with strong form after a being kicked out of the Tour de France in the summer
By Gregor Brown Published
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Freire postpones retirement until London 2012 Games
Triple road race World Champion Oscar Freire now not planning on retiring until after 2012 Olympic Games
By Gregor Brown Published
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Team Sky's Gianni Moscon disqualified from Tour de France after 'punching' rival rider
Team Sky's Gianni Moscon has been disqualified from the 2018 Tour de France after being involved in an altercation with another rider on stage 15.
By Gregor Brown Published
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Saxo Bank team loses SunGard sponsorship
International news round-up (Nov 16): Basso welcomes Schleck to Giro; WADA wants more anti-doping measures; Specialized recycling & more
By Gregor Brown Published
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Riders come away without major injury after race official causes post-finish line pile-up at Vuelta
The crash took place after Alexandre Geniez won the 12th stage of the Vuelta
By Gregor Brown Published
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Peter Sagan should stop complaining about other teams, says Tom Boonen
The Classics legend says Sagan should not complain about other teams refusing to cooperate with him, saying "he is the one who always starts to sit on"
By Gregor Brown Published
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Chris Froome: 'That was one of the most amazing things I've ever done on a bike'
Chris Froome may have five Grand Tours on his palmarès, but says that his 80km solo break on stage 19 of the Giro d'Italia was his greatest triumph yet.
By Gregor Brown Published
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WADA report shows high use of pain-killer Tramadol in cycling
A report from the World Anti-Doping Agency shows a prolific use of the pain-killer Tramadol in cycling
By Gregor Brown Published
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Chris Froome surprised to see 'untouchable' Yates unable to respond to attack at Giro d'Italia
Chris Froome says that he was "surprised" as he put time into Simon Yates after attack on stage 18's Giro d'Italia summit finish to Prato Nevoso.
By Gregor Brown Published
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Alberto Contador and Peter Sagan join Tinkoff-Saxo team-mates to climb Kilimanjaro
British sports director Sean Yates will also join the Tinkoff-Saxo team-building trek in Africa
By Gregor Brown Published
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Romain Bardet 'gets angry' and saves his Tour de France
Having felt angry after slipping out of the Tour de France top 10, Romain Bardet channelled his energy into winning stage 18 - and did so with style
By Gregor Brown Published
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Richie Porte upset over UCI's move to block motorhomes at races
Team Sky's Richie Porte says he is 'perplexed' at the new UCI rule that bans the use of motorhomes - forcing riders to stay in designated hotels
By Gregor Brown Published