
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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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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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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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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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
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Tao Geoghegan Hart 'can come back stronger' after losing time on Giro d'Italia stage three
Tao Geoghegan Hart "can come back stronger" after crashing twice and losing 1-28 minutes in the Giro d'Italia's third stage to Orbetello.
By Gregor Brown Published
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'When Mark Cavendish sees the last 500 metre sign, he doesn't feel pain'
The sprinter's Dimension Data colleagues say he's found a new level at the 2016 Tour de France
By Gregor Brown Published
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Team Sky rumoured to be wearing Castelli kit from 2017
Sources suggest a deal has been struck between Team Sky and Castelli for the new season
By Gregor Brown Published
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Richie Porte happy to come away with Dauphiné lead after 'crazy descent'
Richie Porte managed to hold an advantage over rival Chris Froome after stage six of the Critérium du Dauphiné to take the overall lead
By Gregor Brown Published
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Giro d'Italia announces record 23 teams to race
Giro d'Italia 2011: 23 teams to line up in May for the first Grand Tour of the season
By Gregor Brown Published
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Giro d'Italia: Belfast start in 2014 and accommodating Katusha in 2013 race
Giro d'Italia organiser RCS Sport juggles launch of 2014 start in Ireland and trying to squeeze Katusha into the 2013 race
By Gregor Brown Published
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Simon Yates: I worked hard to come back and get this Vuelta win
Simon Yates says he expected to be in top form for the Vuelta a España after fighting hard during his suspension to come into the final part of the season as strongly as possible
By Gregor Brown Published