Vern Pitt
Having trained as a journalist at Cardiff University I spent eight years working as a business journalist covering everything from social care, to construction to the legal profession and riding my bike at the weekends and evenings. When a friend told me Cycling Weekly was looking for a news editor, I didn't give myself much chance of landing the role, but I did and joined the publication in 2016. Since then I've covered Tours de France, World Championships, hour records, spring classics and races in the Middle East. On top of that, since becoming features editor in 2017 I've also been lucky enough to get myself sent to ride my bike for magazine pieces in Portugal and across the UK. They've all been fun but I have an enduring passion for covering the national track championships. It might not be the most glamorous but it's got a real community feeling to it.
Latest articles by Vern Pitt
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Zaaf team has failed to pay riders for three months
UCI steps in to try and resolve situation at fledgling Spanish squad with stars including Audrey Cordon-Ragot
By Vern Pitt • Published
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First ever sale at premium kids' bike brand Islabikes
Parents wanting to get their kids a new bike can get up to 35% off while stocks last
By Vern Pitt • Published
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Customers of failed cycle firm told to claim from credit card companies
Moore Large entered administration earlier this week after over 70 years in business
By Vern Pitt • Published
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Tweets of the week: The Death Race, goats an ALL the cake
We go trawling the social media feeds for signs of life
By Vern Pitt • Published
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Three weeks to save the Women’s Tour as organiser launches crowdfunding campaign
Race is looking for £100,000 to fill funding hole
By Vern Pitt • Published
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Government budget cuts make net zero target ‘impossible’ say cycling groups
Cuts of hundreds of millions of pounds were buried alongside delays to HS2 rail project
By Vern Pitt • Published
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UCI ‘examining’ Strade Bianche podium rider’s use of blood monitor
Kristen Faulkner spotted using Supersapiens-style disc on her arm during the race
By Vern Pitt • Published
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Paris–Nice stage cancelled due to 'violent wind' while Tirreno-Adriatico stage shortened
British spring meet the Eddie Soens memorial race also cancelled due to snow and ice risk
By Vern Pitt • Published
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Tweets of the week: Smelly sponsors, family bike rides and is that Remco?
Filthy Italian language, agent meow and Tadej Pogačar keeps it casual
By Vern Pitt • Published