Stephen Puddicombe
Stephen Puddicombe is a freelance journalist for Cycling Weekly, who regularly contributes to our World Tour racing coverage with race reports, news stories, interviews and features. Outside of cycling, he also enjoys writing about film and TV - but you won't find much of that content embedded into his CW articles.
Latest articles by Stephen Puddicombe
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What were the best stage races of 2021?
Would you agree with our top picks?
By Stephen Puddicombe • Published
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10 unforgettable moments of the 2021 racing season
Historic wins, historic losses, and a couple of unfortunate victory celebrations make our list...
By Stephen Puddicombe • Published
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Dream team of the year: Who were the eight best female riders of 2021?
We pick out the eight riders who stood out the most this season
By Stephen Puddicombe • Published
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Top 10 performances of the 2021 women's road season
There were many incredible rides in 2021, but which were the best?
By Stephen Puddicombe • Published
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100 Best Riders 2021: The top road riders of the year ranked from 50-1
Counting down the best performers of the road season
By Stephen Puddicombe • Published
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100 Best Riders 2021: The top road riders of the year ranked from 100-51
Counting down the best performers of the road season
By Stephen Puddicombe • Published
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Women's WorldTour 2021 team ratings: Who was the best team in a thrilling season?
We break down the performances of all 12 teams
By Stephen Puddicombe • Published
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WorldTour 2021 team ratings: How did each men's team fare this season?
We rate the seasons of each of the men's WorldTour teams in 2021
By Stephen Puddicombe • Published
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Five things to look out for at Il Lombardia 2021
The final Monument of the season is here - don't miss these moments
By Stephen Puddicombe • Published
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Five talking points from the first-ever women's Paris-Roubaix
A gutsy ride from Deignan to claim the inaugural victory, but we could have done with a longer TV broadcast
By Stephen Puddicombe • Published
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Five things to look out for at Paris-Roubaix 2021
After more than 900 days of waiting, the Hell of the North returns
By Stephen Puddicombe • Published
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Five things to look out for at the inaugural Paris-Roubaix Femmes
The women take on the Hell of the North for the first time on Saturday
By Stephen Puddicombe • Published
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Five talking points from the World Championships 2021 elite men's road race
The greatest ride of Alaphilippe's career, the unlikely medallists, and the best Brit - don't miss these moments from an unforgettable race
By Stephen Puddicombe • Published
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Five talking points from the women's elite World Championships 2021 road race
The Netherlands finally lose their grip on the rainbow jersey, fantastically dramatic route and more from the first elite road race
By Stephen Puddicombe • Published
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Road World Championships 2021: Five things to look out for in the men's road race
Van Aert the favourite and the next generation of Brits - keep your eye on these moments
By Stephen Puddicombe • Published
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Road World Championships 2021: Five things to look out at the women's road race
From the home favourites to Lizzie Deignan's dreams - look out for these moments this weekend
By Stephen Puddicombe • Published
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Five things to look out for at the Road World Championships time trials
The world's best time triallists go head to head on Sunday and Monday in Belgium
By Stephen Puddicombe • Published
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Five things we learned from the Tour of Britain 2021
The British stage race returned for 2021 and delivered a memorable edition
By Stephen Puddicombe • Published
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Vuelta a España 2021 team ratings: How did each team perform?
We rate each team's performance at the 2021 Vuelta a España
By Stephen Puddicombe • Published
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Five talking points from stage 16 of the Vuelta a España 2021
Jakobsen continues to dominate, Démare goes missing, and there's crashes again - here's the stage 16 talking points
By Stephen Puddicombe • Published
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Five things to look out for in week three of the Vuelta a España 2021
The GC fight will come to a head in the decisive final week of the Vuelta
By Stephen Puddicombe • Published
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Five talking points from stage 12 of the Vuelta a España 2021
Cort in form, Roglič touches tarmac again, and a new name emerges - the biggest moments from the day
By Stephen Puddicombe • Published
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Five talking points from stage 11 of the Vuelta a España 2021
Roglič pays off Jumbo's hard work, a friendly rivalry emerges, and Cort denied at the last - don't miss these moments from a punchy day
By Stephen Puddicombe • Last updated
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Five talking points from stage 10 of the Vuelta a España 2021
Roglič's turbulent day, more bad news for Ineos, and an underestimated leader? Don't miss these moments from an unexpectedly exciting stage
By Stephen Puddicombe • Published