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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Blow for Jonas Vingegaard as Primož Roglič pulls out of Tour de France with injury
Slovenian co-leader crashed on stage five and is still suffering with his injuries
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‘He came to me and said Jumbo are struggling’ - Tadej Pogačar seeks alliance with Geraint Thomas
With a depleted team the UAE Emirates leader was looking for allies on stage 14, he didn’t find them at Ineos Grenadiers
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Fred Wright ‘gutted’ but still smiling after second place on Tour de France stage 13
Londoner missed out to classics specialist Mads Pedersen
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Tom Pidcock eyes ‘bigger ambitions’ at Tour de France after first stage win
Yorkshireman ranks victory on Alpe d'Huez as his second best achievement after Olympic mountain bike gold
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‘There will be a lot of attacks’ - Jumbo-Visma wary of Pogačar resurrection after Vingegaard takes Tour de France lead
'Danish dynamite' enters the unknown in defending grand tour lead
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‘They’re definitely vulnerable’ - Ineos look to pressure Pogačar’s Covid-weakened team
Two positive Covid tests in the ranks could put defending champion on the back foot, despite still holding yellow
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'Maybe she's found something in the wind tunnel' - Aerodynamicist Dan Bigham’s take on Billie Eilish’s Glastonbury leg tape
We ask the British aero ace to rate the Bad Guy singer's set-up
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Leo Hayter courts top teams after Baby Giro win
Londoner says he went into the race with few expectations of success
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Mason Hollyman's impressive journey from The Shining style altitude camps to 'dream come true' Israel–Premier Tech signing
The Huddersfield rider has progressed from the Isreal Cycling Academy to a contract with Israel–Premier Tech WorldTour team in 2023
By Vern Pitt Published
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Brave new Worlds: What it's like to compete in the eSports world champs
Vern Pitt charts the story of how a near 40 year-old journalist got to race against the worlds best, in his spare room.
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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...
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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.
By Vern Pitt Published
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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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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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Are club rides under threat from Highway Code changes?
Backslide on Rule 66 reform puts right to ride two abreast in jeopardy once more
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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: Abi Smith wins Domestic Rider of the Year
A dominant season sees Abi Smith scoop up the award, sponsored by Lezyne
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Cycling Weekly Awards: Tadej Pogačar wins International Rider of the Year
Even Tadej Pogačar says this season was 'more than [he] could have dreamed of' - and our readers agreed!
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
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Cycling Weekly Awards: Falkirk Junior Bike Club wins Club of the Year
An aim to instill a love of cycling into its members so that it becomes part of their lives has one Scottish club reaping the rewards
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Cycling Weekly Awards: Josh Quigley wins Outstanding Achievment Award
Quigley amassed 2,179 miles in the seven days to set a new Guinness World Record
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Cycling Weekly Awards: Zoe Bäckstedt wins Rising Star Award
Zoe Bäckstedt is the winner of the Riding Star award, sponsored by Lezyne
By Vern Pitt Last updated