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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Team Sky's helper takes 10,300-mile trip to Australia
Sky soigneur Marko Dzalo travels from Slovenia to Adelaide via Brussels and Dubai to help team in Tour Down Under
By Sophie Smith Published
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Geraint Thomas: 'Huge' season ahead back on the road
Welshman Geraint Thomas talks to Cycling Weekly about his 2013 hopes and aims - including riding in the Tour de France
By Sophie Smith Published
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Michal Kwiatkowski praises 'incredible' Tony Martin after Tour de France effort
Michal Kwiatkowski thanks Omega Pharma-QuickStep team-mate Tony Martin for towing him through the mountains on stage 10
By Sophie Smith Published
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Cavendish to meet with Brailsford and discuss contract
Manxman could leave Sky to focus on adding to his Tour de France stage haul
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Geraint Thomas reflects on crash-filled Classics campaign
British hope Geraint Thomas involved in pile-up during Sunday's Paris-Roubaix to scupper chances of a top placing
By Sophie Smith Published
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Peter Sagan pleased with early season form after Tour Down Under
With the first race of the year over, Peter Sagan says that he is happy with his early season form, despite not getting a stage win at the Tour Down Under.
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Chris Froome's absence from Tour Down Under "puzzling", says Brian Cookson
The British rider arrives in Australia just after the Tour Down Under finishes, something the UCI President thinks is an odd decision
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Rick Zabel: I'm writing my own story
U23 Tour of Flanders Rick Zabel champion makes his WorldTour debut in Australia
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Andre Greipel wins stage four of Tour Down Under
Tour Down Under 2014, stage four: Simon Gerrans makes up time on Cadel Evans ahead of queen stage
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Taylor Phinney broadens expectations ahead of Giro
Emerging American star Taylor Phinney set to play important team role in Italy for BMC Racing
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Richie Porte wins on Willunga Hill at Tour Down Under, his first victory in BMC colours
The former Sky man rewarded the backing of his new squad with victory on Willunga Hill
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Eisel extends with Sky
Austrian to part ways with long time team-mate Cavendish
By Sophie Smith Published
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Fourth Tour crash for Farrar
Tour de France 2012: Garmin-Sharp sprinter loses his temper and storms the Argos bus
By Sophie Smith Published
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Matt Goss aiming to solidify Orica-GreenEdge lead-out
Versatile sprinter motivated to win an individual Tour de France stage
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Michael Matthews becomes sixth Australian professional to wear pink
"For my first Giro d’Italia, to wear the pink jersey, it’s truly incredible."
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Leigh Howard aims for stage win at Vuelta a Espana
Sprinter one of a number of winning options for Orica-GreenEdge
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Alberto Contador close to signing up with new team for 2017
Alberto Contador confirms that he has shelved plans to retire at the end of 2016, and that he is on the verge of signing with a new squad for 2017
By Sophie Smith Published
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Hansen feat: Australian's Grand Tour Hat-Trick
CW's Sophie Smith catches up with Lotto Belisol rider Adam Hansen, who is the only rider this year to finish all three Grand Tours
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Mark Cavendish's lead-out train is working says Brian Holm
"I think we’ve done our homework well." - Brian Holm
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Big interview: Andrew McQuaid
The UCI president's son talks to Sophie Smith about the hidden and often ruthless world of a pro cycling agent
By Sophie Smith Published
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Marcel Kittel ready to continue winning streak at the Tour de France
German sprinter Marcel Kittel says he's ready to take on Cavendish, Greipel and Sagan in the Tour de France's opening stage on Saturday
By Sophie Smith Published
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Tour Down Under: Ben Swift second behind Simon Gerrans on stage four
Second consecutive stage win for Simon Gerrans sees the Australian strengthen his lead in the Tour Down Under
By Sophie Smith Published
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Richie Porte looks forward to 'best season of my career' after Tour Down Under stage win
Richie Porte has backed himself for a career defining season following a crash that ended his Tour de France title bid against Chris Froome last year.
By Sophie Smith Published
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Adam Blythe and Taylor Phinney riding in support of Cadel Evans at Giro d'Italia
BMC Racing team-mates Adam Blythe and Taylor Phinney talk about riding in support of Cadel Evans at the Giro d'Italia in his bid for the maglia rosa
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