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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British Cycling supportive of Mark Cavendish track returnCavendish, Steven Burke and Joanna Rowsell headline International Belgian Open
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Mark Cavendish's 100th victory since turning professionalWith his Giro d'Italia stage win on Thursday, Mark Cavendish has now tallied up 100 victories since turning professional in 2007
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Mark Cavendish inching toward maglia rossa successFew sprint rivals left in third week of a brutal Giro d'Italia
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Brian Holm defends Mark Cavendish after urine dramaDane criticises media coverage of star sprinter
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Cavendish will fit at Omega Pharma-Quick Step says HolmFormer world champion set to reclaim team leadership role at Tour de France
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Johan Bruyneel: I won't be going to any more cycling eventsFormer manager of Lance Armstrong says he won't be attending any further cycling events after a backlash ensued when he was spotted at Bradley Wiggins's Hour Record attempt in June
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How Scott Davies’ dream to turn pro in the WorldTour nearly didn’t happenScott Davies thought his dream to turn pro had been dashed by ill health and ill fortune, but determination and no little talent saw him taken on by Dimension Data. He tells Sophie Smith about his transformational year
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Michael Matthews relishing upcoming mid-season break after 'roller-coaster spring'Australian Michael Matthews has endured injury and illness throughout the Classics
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Andy Schleck sidelines contract speculationLuxembourg brothers won't separate
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IAM Cycling could drop one-year contract policy to attract big name ridersThe Swiss team currently only offer riders a maximum one-year contract, but could adjust its policy to land a top rider
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Ian Stannard aims for Spring ClassicsBritish road race champion Ian Stannard in action in Australia for Tour Down Under, warming up for Paris-Roubaix
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Tyler Farrar aiming to change Giro d'Italia fortunes of Garmin-SharpBy Sophie Smith Published
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BMC team dismiss Oleg Tinkov's claim that they will 'close doors soon'BMC Racing Team general manager Jim Ochowicz says that there's no truth in Oleg Tinkov's assertion that the squad will not continue due to lack of sponsorship
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Sky riders relish free role at Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road RaceBy Sophie Smith Published
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Simon Gerrans wins Tour Down Under as Ewan takes final sprintCaleb Ewan wins the sixth and final stage of the Tour Down Under as his Orica-GreenEdge teammate Simon Gerrans wraps up the overall victory
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Alex Dowsett modest about UCI Road World Championships tiltBy Sophie Smith Published
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Shane Sutton's exit won't impact on Rio Olympics, says GB coach Rod EllingworthGreat Britain coach Rod Ellingworth talks to Cycling Weekly about how Shane Sutton's exit from the GB set-up may affect the team going into the 2016 Olympic Games
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Cavendish GB's best bet for Olympic goldLondon road race could go one way or another says Brailsford
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Tour Down Under: Caleb Ewan wins opening stageAustralian sprinter Caleb Ewan follows up People's Choice Classic victory with first WorldTour race leadership in Tour Down Under
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Mat Hayman: More motivated than everMat Hayman is expected to lead Team Sky to a classics win this Spring
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Tejay van Garderen and Cadel Evans at crossroads with BMCBy Sophie Smith Published
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Mark Cavendish to make return to track competitionBritish sprinter keeps Rio Olympic track options alive at International Belgian Open
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Team Sky seeking win on final stage to complete successful Tour Down UnderThe British squad just needs a stage win to complete all its objectives at the season opening race
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Track training won't hamper Mark Cavendish in Tour de France sprints, says RenshawCavendish's Dimension Data teammate says the team will do all it can to deliver the Manxman to the yellow jersey on the opening day of the Tour de France
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