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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British New Wave: Launch of the rainbow warrior - Evie Richards
Off-road aficionado Evie Richards no longer needs to chase rainbows. The rainbows come to her...
By Vern Pitt • Published
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We go volunteering at the Perfs Pedal bike race to find out what's involved
With Cycling Weekly’s volunteering drive in full swing, features editor Vern Pitt puts his back into it at the Perfs Pedal race to find out what this volunteering lark is all about.
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11 ways to volunteer and help your local cycling scene
There are loads of ways to get involved with your local cycling scene. What's stopping you?
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Weekend warriors! How hard working volunteers make sport happen
We talk to four people who help make races big and small take place every weekend.
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Are club rides under threat from Highway Code changes?
Backslide on Rule 66 reform puts right to ride two abreast in jeopardy once more
By Vern Pitt • Published
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Ray Booty's 100 mile record ride
After CW found a stash of unseen photographs of time trialling great Ray Booty, Vern Pitt discovers the tale of his relationship with the 100 mile record.
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Cycling Weekly Awards: Mark Cavendish wins Male Rider of the Year Award
The 'Manx Missile' finally managed to lock onto his old form taking 10 wins in 2021 including four at the Tour de France
By Vern Pitt • Published
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Cycling Weekly Awards: Katie Archibald wins Female Rider of the Year Award
A phenomenal season sees Archibald walk away with our Female Rider of the Year Award - and some huge ambitions for the future
By Vern Pitt • Published
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Cycling Weekly Awards: Craig Needham wins Indoor Inspiration Award
Needham has created a 4,000 member community on Zwift, earning himself the 'Indoor Inspiration' Award this year
By Vern Pitt • Published