Latest articles by Peter Cossins
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Crunching the numbers: How does Chris Froome compare with cycling’s greats?
How does Chris Froome compare with cycling’s greats after his most successful season yet?
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Tour-Vuelta double places Chris Froome among the true greats of cycling
Froome has paralleled the feats of many of the past greats of cycling with an historic Tour de France, Vuelta a España double win
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Chris Froome: 'Vuelta win seals my place in cycling’s history'
Chris Froome says there’s no better place to wrap up the Vuelta than on the legendary Angliru
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Chris Froome expecting fireworks from Alberto Contador on Angliru finale
Chris Froome is expecting the retiring Alberto Contador to go on the attack in the final summit finish of his career on stage 20 of the Vuelta a España
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Dave Brailsford: 'I wouldn’t be surprised if Fabio Aru lost the yellow jersey on purpose'
Team Sky boss Dave Brailsford has said that he thinks Fabio Aru may have lost the Tour de France lead to Chris Froome on purpose on stage 14 into Rodez.
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Team Sky and Geraint Thomas 'too strong' for opponents at Tour of the Alps
After finishing in the top ten on stage three of the Tour of the Alps, Hugh Carthy explained what it was like to face up to Team Sky in the mountains.
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Geraint Thomas: 'There were a few attacks and I thought, 'sod it, let’s see what happens''
The Welshman left the Tour of the Alps stage one content with his performance despite missing out on victory
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Chris Froome: ‘I’ve never done two Grand Tours back to back and felt better in the second one’
Froome views Quintana’s Giro-Tour quest as ‘admirable’ but confirms it’s not for him
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Let’s end confusion over the interpretation of road racing’s rules
The sport’s officials are in the spotlight once again, but they need support when interpreting and enforcing race regulations
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Geraint Thomas: 'I’ll miss the Classics but my goals are different now'
Geraint Thomas says he'll miss being able to ride the Tour of Flanders next week, but is relishing his new GC focus
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Chris Froome: Team Sky will 'light things up' with aggressive racing at Volta a Catalunya
Chris Froome has promised that him and the other Team Sky riders will race aggressively at the Volta a Catalunya after losing ground in the team time trial.
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The unknown side of Mont Ventoux
Just to the north of ‘the Giant of Provence’, the rugged and little-known roads of the Drôme offer some unforgettable riding
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100 years after the first yellow jersey, what makes it one of sport's most iconic trophies?
The Tour de France's yellow jersey is cycling's greatest prize. On the centenary of its inception Peter Cossins reflects on its symbolism and what makes it stand apart
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'The Tour de France would be a dream but I’m not thinking of it yet'
Kiwi all-rounder Dion Smith takes another step forward at Wanty-Groupe Gobert with a top-five finish at Volta a Catalunya
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Chris Froome still confident of Vuelta a España victory despite losing time on stage 17
Chris Froome remains confident of securing overall victory in the Vuelta a España despite losing 42 seconds to main rival Vincenzo Nibali on stage 17.
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'An extraordinary day of racing': A memory of Bjorg Lambrecht
Author Peter Cossins remembers the young Belgian’s pivotal role in an extraordinary day of racing
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Froome pleased with 2017 Tour de France route as organisers try to inspire attacking racing
Mark Cavendish also gave his seal of approval on the Tour de France route for next year, which features fewer climbs than the last edition
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France vs Froome: Why Chris Froome can expect a more hostile reception at the Tour de France
Chris Froome may have been welcomed with open arms by the Italian tifosi, but he will get a much colder reception by French fans at the Tour de France.
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'Nibali offered a good piece of advice...we’re all hoping Fabio Aru can still start the Giro d'Italia'
Fabio Aru's teammate Michele Scarponi says he hopes his Astana leader can still recover for the Giro d'Italia start in Sardinia
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Bryan Coquard set to lead new French pro continental team in 2018
Ex-Quick Step pro Jérôme Pineau has confirmed he is setting up a new team, with Direct Énergie sprinter Bryan Coquard lined up as its marquee signing.
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Geraint Thomas: 'I can't wait to get to the Giro now and just race'
Thomas says the Tour of the Alps has been tough but winning it has boosted morale for the Giro d'Italia
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Obituary: Nicolas Portal, 1979 - 2020
A professional racer for nine seasons, Nicolas Portal won the Tour de France six times as a team director
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Chris Froome upbeat after putting time into Vuelta a España rivals in opening team time trial
Team Sky rider the best-place of the GC contenders after opening salvo
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Simon Yates: 'I wasn’t expecting time trial win'
The British climber will be looking for more stage success at Paris-Nice and the chance to assess his form against rivals also targeting victory at the Giro d’Italia
