Sophie Smith
Sophie Smith is an Australian journalist, broadcaster and author of Pain & Privilege: Inside Le Tour. She follows the WorldTour circuit, working for British, Australian and US press, and has covered 10 Tours de France.
Latest articles by Sophie Smith
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Still opportunities for sprinters at Team Sky despite GC focus, says Danny van PoppelDespite big ambitions in Grand Tours and stage races overall, sprinters can still find good opportunities at Team Sky, says Dutch sprinter van Poppel
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Australian sprinter Caleb Ewan touted as 'next big thing' in WorldTourCaleb Ewan is already racking up wins in his first season in the senior professional ranks with Orica-GreenEdge
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Jens Voigt reduces his prediction for Wiggins Hour Record to 54kmFormer Hour Record holder Jens Voigt talks to Cycling Weekly about Bradley Wiggins's chances in his attempt in June
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Taylor Phinney: I had that haircut firstRead the full interview in the November edition of Cycle Sport magazine, available now
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Ben Swift puts team problems behind him as he focuses on Milan-San RemoBritish rider Ben Swift quickly settles into life at the UAE Abu Dhabi team as he builds up to this year's Milan-San Remo
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André Greipel pays tribute to late mother with Tour Down Under stage win"I think my whole career is dedicated to her": André Greipel dedicates Tour Down Under stage win to his mother, who died in December
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John Degenkolb bounces back from Tour de France injury"The injury that he’s got I think probably only five per cent of the Tour de France riders would continue with that." - Giant-Shimano pilot Koen de Kort
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Mark Cavendish vs André Greipel in Tour de France's final sprint showdownWith sprint trains reduced by illness, injury and fatigue, Sunday's Tour de France fast finale is far from a foregone conclusion
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Baden Cooke sure of brokering new contract for Chris HornerBy Sophie Smith Published
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Australia dominate final day of World CupUPDATED: Track World Cup 2010/11, Melbourne, day three: Silver for Kenny, bronze for GB team pursuiters after Russia cause upset
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Orica-GreenEdge must wait to sign Michael RogersAustralian-based team interested in speaking to Sky mainstay in the future
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Renshaw doubts Olympic Games selectionCavendish disadvantaged by heavy race schedule
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Ben Swift pipped by Giant German Marcel Kittel in fast Giro d'Italia sprintSky sprinter looks ahead to next chances as the Grand Tour moves to Italy
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GB doing something right says O'SheaGreat Britain's recipe for Olympic Games success in the team pursuit is a secret to Australia's silver medallist
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Matt White aiming for record pie countOrica-GreenEdge DS not just focused on overall honours at the Tour Down Under
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'Hilly' course for 2016 Qatar Road World ChampionshipsUCI rejects designs put forward by race organising committee
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Kittel recovering from illness at TourStomach bug temporarily floors race debutant Marcel Kittel at Tour de France
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Peter Sagan looks unbeatable for the Tour de France green jersey… againRivals say the Slovak has his fourth consecutive green jersey won already
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Marcel Kittel opens season account with victory at People's Choice ClassicBritish champion Peter Kennaugh animates Tour Down Under prelude criterium
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Rolf Aldag: Cavendish will be back to his bestMark Cavendish is in the ideal position to reclaim his Tour de France sprint crown in 2014, according to Omega Pharma-Quick Step sports and development manager Rolf Aldag.
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Matt Goss learning complexities of team leadershipOrica-GreenEdge lead-out to benefit from experience
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Geraint Thomas embarks on 'exciting and scary' season heading into Giro d'Italia assault30-year-old Welshman Geraint Thomas will skip Classics as he focuses on leading the Giro d'Italia in May for Team Sky
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Richie Porte: This year I’m ready to step it upChris Froome's chief lieutenant keen to improve on 2014 season
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Rohan Dennis set for support role in World Champs road raceAustralian Rohan Dennis will support team leaders Cadel Evans and Richie Porte on his senior World Championships road race debut on Sunday
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