journalist covering cycling for the Guardian since 1989, writer of 14 books. latest is The Greatest: the Times and Life of Beryl Burton published September 2019
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For those who don’t remember the famous Gavin stage of the 1988 Giro, Andy Hamster won the stage by storing flap jack in his cheeks to combat the cold. Trevor Brooking was second for the Panoramic team. That was when men were men.
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Amazing tale and one of my favourites. Fallen Angel by the consistently excellent @willfoth is also well worth reading, as it tells the tale of Fausto Coppi. Then visit the Museo del Ghisallo, where Bartoli and Coppi are both commemorated.
William Fotheringham retweeted
Yes, it's that time of year again - when we read some high quality journalism by @willfoth on you know what.
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My view is that Seixas will win the Tour - but not while Pog + Jonas are around: he should be there in 5years I reckon.
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Tour de France 2026: stage-by-stage guide to this year’s race
@letour @willfoth theguardian.com/sport/2026/j…
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Big well done to Harry Howlett, solid finish in 32nd in his first National Series at Tour of the Res @MapeiUKLtd @Nicofe_CTE @secretrainingcc @Proclothing @FenwicksBike + Fleur au Soleil + Colmore
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Good luck to our riders racing tomorrow: Ben Arey in the Yorks region champ, Luke Mannings, Harry, Kaleb and Dan in the EMids/WMids. @MapeiUKLtd @secretrainingcc @Proclothing @Nicofe_CTE @FenwicksBike + Fleur au Soleil + Colmore
William Fotheringham retweeted
I really think we should be much more body conscious about pro professional cycling. Yes, he has a sexy ass but please call him by his proper name, Paul Success.
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Velen beschouwen @parisroubaix van vorige zondag als één van de meest memorabele ooit. Terecht. Het mag mee in de galerij van deze legendarische edities.
-Van Steenbergen-Coppi 1952
-De Vlaeminck-Merckx 1975
-Hinault 1981
-Tchmil 1994
William Fotheringham retweeted
Can't remember the last time I shed a tear at the end of a bike race.
I could not be more pleased for Wout van Aert. It would have been criminal if he'd ended his career without a win in a cobbled monument.
To finally achieve it today, at the end of one of the most epic, dramatic and chaotic editions of Paris Roubaix seems fitting. And to do so in front of one of the top 2 riders of all time just adds to the prestige.
Well done Wout. And Belgium: enjoy your party. Surely a national holiday has to be called tomorrow?!
#parisroubaix
William Fotheringham retweeted
I morgen køres Paris-Roubaix. For første gang uden Jørgen Leth iblandt os.
Vi har spurgt Brian Holm og Bastian Emil, om de ville forestille sig det perfekte Paris-Roubaix for Jørgen.
Se løbet søndag kl. 10.30 på HBO Max og Eurosport 1.
#cykling #parisroubaix #eurosport
William Fotheringham retweeted
💨 Tailwind until 1st cobbled sector (after 95.8 km | 162.5 km from 🏁). Fast start, takes longer for breakaway to take shape. In 2024, riders were flying at avg. speed of 52 Kph from km 0 to start of 1st cobbled sector. In 2025, at 50.5 Kph.
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🪨 #ParisRoubaix
William Fotheringham retweeted
Après avoir débloqué son compteur en WorldTour la veille, Paul Seixas a récidivé en s'adjugeant l'exigeante 2e étape du Tour du Pays basque. Le Français a réussi un numéro en solitaire exceptionnel pour prendre un très bel avantage au classement général. l.lequipe.fr/tYN
ALT Tour du Pays basque, 2e étape Seixas taille patron
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Well done the four finishers at the @Rasmumhan Luke, Harry, Ethan + Ben. 5th in the team time trial + Harry 15th overall great work guys. @MapeiUKLtd @Nicofe_CTE @Proclothing @secretrainingcc @FenwicksBike @swinnertoncycle + Fleur au Soleil + Colmore
William Fotheringham retweeted
All wrapped up for another year, well done to all riders and thanks to everyone involved in running #dornanrasmumhan26
William Fotheringham retweeted
Do read and repost this splendid article by professor Sally Kyd.
"...the law still assumes that we all understand – and consistently meet – the standard of a “competent and careful driver”. The reality is different."
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