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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Tour won't knock Cavendish downWorld champion Mark Cavendish in shape ahead of July double at the Tour de France and London 2012 Olympic Games
By Sophie Smith Published
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An Post-Sean Kelly welcomes and farewells comeback kidsJonny Bellis leaves the squad after a season
By Sophie Smith Published
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'I don’t like sitting in the bunch waiting to get dropped': Roche looking to animate Giro d'Italia with GC ambitionsNicolas Roche will jointly lead BMC with Rohan Dennis in his return to the Giro d'Italia
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Peter Kennaugh wins Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road RaceBritish national champion Peter Kennaugh takes a solo victory in the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race in Australia
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Team Sky's helper takes 10,300-mile trip to AustraliaSky soigneur Marko Dzalo travels from Slovenia to Adelaide via Brussels and Dubai to help team in Tour Down Under
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Geraint Thomas: 'Huge' season ahead back on the roadWelshman Geraint Thomas talks to Cycling Weekly about his 2013 hopes and aims - including riding in the Tour de France
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Michal Kwiatkowski praises 'incredible' Tony Martin after Tour de France effortMichal Kwiatkowski thanks Omega Pharma-QuickStep team-mate Tony Martin for towing him through the mountains on stage 10
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Cavendish to meet with Brailsford and discuss contractManxman 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 campaignBritish hope Geraint Thomas involved in pile-up during Sunday's Paris-Roubaix to scupper chances of a top placing
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Peter Sagan pleased with early season form after Tour Down UnderWith 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.
By Sophie Smith Published
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Chris Froome's absence from Tour Down Under "puzzling", says Brian CooksonThe 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 storyU23 Tour of Flanders Rick Zabel champion makes his WorldTour debut in Australia
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Andre Greipel wins stage four of Tour Down UnderTour 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 GiroEmerging 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 coloursThe former Sky man rewarded the backing of his new squad with victory on Willunga Hill
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Eisel extends with SkyAustrian to part ways with long time team-mate Cavendish
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Fourth Tour crash for FarrarTour 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-outVersatile sprinter motivated to win an individual Tour de France stage
By Sophie Smith Published
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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."
By Sophie Smith Published
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Leigh Howard aims for stage win at Vuelta a EspanaSprinter one of a number of winning options for Orica-GreenEdge
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Alberto Contador close to signing up with new team for 2017Alberto 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-TrickCW's Sophie Smith catches up with Lotto Belisol rider Adam Hansen, who is the only rider this year to finish all three Grand Tours
By Sophie Smith Published
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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 McQuaidThe UCI president's son talks to Sophie Smith about the hidden and often ruthless world of a pro cycling agent
By Sophie Smith Published
