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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A work of Aert: How Wout van Aert is redefining what it means to be a bike racer
With victories in time trials and bunch sprints, over iconic mountains, stage races and classics, Wout van Aert is redefining what it means to be a bike racer
By Vern Pitt Published
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Inside Hell - Behind the scenes at Paris-Roubaix Femmes
Cycling Weekly jumped in one of the Drops Le Col team cars to watch the glorious chaos of Paris Roubaix unfold
By Vern Pitt Published
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Joss Lowden's Hour Record: the aero kit that could help make history
We take a look at the equipment the British rider hopes will help her beat 48.007km this afternoon
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Can Ribble-Weldtite humble WorldTour squads in Tour of Britain team time trial?
British continental outfit has been working hard to optimise set-up for the key Tour of Britain stage
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Riding the Mach Loop: How does the RAF training ground fare on two wheels?
The Mach Loop in North Wales is used to hosting the top pilots of the RAF on low-flying training. Vern Pitt finds out how it feels on two wheels
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Giant TCR Advanced Pro Disc 1 review
We tested out the Ultegra equipped TCR Advanced Pro Disc 1, and held it in higher regard than the pricier TCR SL
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Lambie confident of beating Ganna’s new pursuit record
The Huub-Wattbike rider says gains from going to altitude could see him break the four-minute barrier
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Dan Martin's hopes of winning Tour de France 'probably over' after losing time in crosswinds
Dan Martin has said his dreams of taking the Tour de France yellow jersey are very likely over after he lost 51 seconds in the crosswinds on stage 16.
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Peter Sagan: 2016 success just down to 'good luck'
Peter Sagan says he has been luckier this year than he was in two years previously
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New team pursuit world record holders say they can go over a second faster at Tokyo Olympics
New world champions say there are more gains to be had ahead of the Olympics
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Bryton 420 E computer review
A feature packed computer at a reasonable price - with some minor flaws around button placement
By Vern Pitt Published
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'What the hell am I doing?': How riders such as Dan Martin launched their careers on the French circuit
The wheel tracks of many a young rider’s quest for pro success weave across France. Vern Pitt speaks to a selection of those who moved there to make them
By Vern Pitt Published
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Mark Cavendish rues missed opportunity after Dubai Tour stage three win
The Manxman expressed regret at stopping his sprint early on stage two, which could have cost him the chance to take the overall lead in the race
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Filippo Ganna takes individual pursuit world title
Italian rides into the rainbow jersey with a cushion of over four seconds
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Neah Evans: From a veterinary practice to the track world championships
Neah Evans will make her world championship debut today in Pruszkow, Poland. Her trajectory has been rapid but the path has been anything but typical.
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British Cycling says it doesn't know how bulk corticosteroid order was used
Governing body British Cycling faces the prospect of funding being withdrawn if it does not follow through on promises to improve
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Rod Ellingworth: 'In the back of Mark Cavendish's mind he’s got this Tour de France ambition'
Ellingworth goes in depth about the season ahead from the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, a mix of seven-star hotel, medical laboratory and Bond-villain lair
By Vern Pitt Published
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Chris Froome: 'Vincenzo Nibali is my biggest rival for the Vuelta title'
Chris Froome reveals he thinks former winner Nibali will be the one to challenge him closest for the Vuelta a España title
By Vern Pitt Published
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Velon launches new team-based pro cycling race series
New Hammer Series aims to provide intense racing spectacle in cities across the globe
By Vern Pitt Published
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Owain Doull: I lost 7kgs following appendix operation
Olympic team pursuit gold medallist Owain Doull says he is still two weeks away from reaching the form he enjoyed in January
By Vern Pitt Published
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Cannondale Synapse Carbon 105 review
The Synapse is a popular endurance bike that still has a spring in its step
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Dylan Groenewegen blasts team mechanics after losing Dubai Tour lead through time penalty
The Dutchman moved out of the overall lead of the Dubai Tour after being penalised for drafting cars
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British Cycling to brief riders on independent review into discrimination allegations on March 1
Governing body set to tell all riders and staff “what is likely to happen next” at Manchester briefing.
By Vern Pitt Published
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Can road bike time trialling revive the TT scene?
Vern Pitt reports on a new initiative to promote the sport
By Vern Pitt Published