Ben Goddard
Ben raced as an amateur cyclist in the UK from a young age into the senior ranks on the road, track and in cyclocross. He has an NQJ qualification in journalism, and a sports journalism degree, and has spent over 10 years as a news and sports journalist. Ben has been covering cyclocross for media outlets, including Cyclingnews, since 2021 and has been on the ground reporting at World Championships in Zolder, Belvaux, Valkenberg, Dubendorf, and Hoogerheide. Away from cycling as a freelance sports journalist, Ben regularly reports on a range of sports including football, rugby, and snooker amongst others. However, he is happiest whilst reporting on-site at cyclocross races in Belgium and the Netherlands.
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![Zoe Backstedt wins under-23 women's world title at the 2025 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/schXdrszHgvnNWkQ3nC6DU-320-80.jpg)
'It's a cyclocross race with a bit of road in the middle' - Zoe Bäckstedt to go all-in at Paris-Roubaix
By Ben Goddard published
News British rider captures two rainbow jerseys at UCI Cyclo-cross Worlds in Liévin
![Thibau Nys on the podium with Van Aert and Van der Poel](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Spgi6iMSDCJrndLBJN9LDY-320-80.png)
'A dream' - Thibau Nys bounces back from illness with third place at Cyclo-cross Worlds behind Van der Poel and Van Aert
By Ben Goddard published
News 'I had quite a difficult two weeks, but I knew that if I could have my level then a podium was possible' says Belgian after first elite podium
![Wout van Aert thanks two children for returning his lost Garmin at 2025 Cyclocross World Championships in Liévin](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PAmCzrDYHqjuU3jUhWduH8-320-80.jpg)
Wout van Aert reunited with lost Garmin after Cyclo-cross World Championships
By Ben Goddard published
News 'It was definitely my best cyclocross race of the winter' says former world champion pleased with silver-medal performance
![Mathieu Van Der Poel solo during the elite men's race at the UCI Cyclo-cross World Championship in Lievin](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nRgW8KmcR4xzNwr6t6TRt5-320-80.jpg)
Cyclo-cross World Championships: Mathieu van der Poel dominates to secure seventh elite men's title
By Ben Goddard published
Results Dutch rider equals Erik De Vlaeminck on seven titles in elite men's event as Belgians Wout van Aert settles for second, Thibau Nys third in Liévin
![Zoe Backstedt celebrates victory at CX Worlds in Liévin](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wuWkqpX7KZPn6C6va8urGf-320-80.jpg)
Cyclo-cross World Championships: Zoe Bäckstedt lives up to the billing and defends women's U23 title
By Ben Goddard published
Results Marie Schreiber takes second for Luxembourg, with the Netherlands' Leonie Bentveld third in Liévin
![Tibor Del Grosso (Netherlands) wins the 2025 Men Under-23 Cyclo-cross World Championships](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JsFSstAJVESApz82MP3qFS-320-80.jpg)
Tibor Del Grosso aims to 'get to the top' in road and cyclocross with WorldTour step-up approaching
By Ben Goddard published
News Young Dutch star to open first senior road campaign at Paris-Nice in 2025
![Puck Pieterse competes in the elite women's race at the UCI Cyclo-Cross World Championships 2025](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HNy99F5bsoVHypKJmkZjVU-320-80.jpg)
'Hungry for more' - Puck Pieterse ends cyclocross season with Worlds bronze, turns attention to Spring Classics
By Ben Goddard published
News 'Fem always wins this title ... three times in a row. Every time, at the right time, she is super good' Pieterse praises compatriot's success in Liévin
![Lucinda Brand leads Fem van Empel midway through the elite women's race](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZSehbfzftoaL3hLhbFAwQi-320-80.png)
'Mixed feelings' for Lucinda Brand at Cyclo-cross Worlds after missing out on rainbow jersey in last lap
By Ben Goddard published
News Brand says squeeze to the fences by Van Empel 'wasn't necessary' but admits that 'the difference was made already'
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'It's a cyclocross race with a bit of road in the middle' - Zoe Bäckstedt to go all-in at Paris-Roubaix
British rider captures two rainbow jerseys at UCI Cyclo-cross Worlds in Liévin -
'A dream' - Thibau Nys bounces back from illness with third place at Cyclo-cross Worlds behind Van der Poel and Van Aert
'I had quite a difficult two weeks, but I knew that if I could have my level then a podium was possible' says Belgian after first elite podium -
Wout van Aert reunited with lost Garmin after Cyclo-cross World Championships
'It was definitely my best cyclocross race of the winter' says former world champion pleased with silver-medal performance
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Cyclo-cross World Championships: Mathieu van der Poel dominates to secure seventh elite men's title
Dutch rider equals Erik De Vlaeminck on seven titles in elite men's event as Belgians Wout van Aert settles for second, Thibau Nys third in Liévin -
Cyclo-cross World Championships: Zoe Bäckstedt lives up to the billing and defends women's U23 title
Marie Schreiber takes second for Luxembourg, with the Netherlands' Leonie Bentveld third in Liévin -
Tibor Del Grosso aims to 'get to the top' in road and cyclocross with WorldTour step-up approaching
Young Dutch star to open first senior road campaign at Paris-Nice in 2025
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'Hungry for more' - Puck Pieterse ends cyclocross season with Worlds bronze, turns attention to Spring Classics
'Fem always wins this title ... three times in a row. Every time, at the right time, she is super good' Pieterse praises compatriot's success in Liévin -
'Mixed feelings' for Lucinda Brand at Cyclo-cross Worlds after missing out on rainbow jersey in last lap
Brand says squeeze to the fences by Van Empel 'wasn't necessary' but admits that 'the difference was made already' -
Cyclo-cross World Championships: Three-in-a-row for Fem van Empel after hard-fought victory against Lucinda Brand in elite women's race
1-2-3 for the Netherlands as Puck Pieterse secures the bronze medal in Liévin