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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Crash, illness hampers Tom Pidcock's performance at Antwerp World Cup
By Ben Goddard published
News 'I didn't do any training all week, I'm tired' says Ineos Grenadiers rider
Wout van Aert: Expecting to be in second position, I forgot to ride my own sprint
By Ben Goddard published
News Belgian expected his rival Van der Poel to lead over barriers on the final pass so was 'a bit confused' the Dutchman stayed in second position
Cyclocross Worlds conquered, Mathieu van der Poel 'starts again from zero' at Strade Bianche
By Ben Goddard published
News 'There is always respect between us,' says Dutchman about rivalry with Wout van Aert that will continue on the road
Zoe Bäckstedt heads to Opening Weekend after U23 Cyclocross Worlds silver
By Ben Goddard published
News 'Since the start of the season I've progressed a lot' says 18-year-old
Brand redirects bronze finish at Cyclocross Worlds to mastery of Paris-Roubaix Femmes
By Ben Goddard published
News 'From the moment Puck made a little mistake I tried to go as fast as I could,' former World Champion said about battle for a medal
Puck Pieterse: It comes down to details and form on the day at Cyclocross Worlds
By Ben Goddard published
News 'I think we're the same level at the moment' says rainbow jersey winner Fem van Empel
Thibau Nys turns focus to road season after U23 Cyclocross Worlds triumph
By Ben Goddard published
News 'Will I be a one-week stage racer, a puncheur, sprinter, or Classics rider? I'm still unsure' says newly-crowned under-23 World Champion
Van Empel eyeing more than just Pieterse in Cyclocross World Championships
By Ben Goddard published
News Dutch rider expects more rivals in Hoogerheide than this season's main competitor
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