Clara Beard
A former professional and two-time cyclo-cross US national champion, Beard is also an award-winning journalist and cycling commentator. Since leaving competition, she has written for several major cycling media outlets, worked as media director for major US stage races and consulted with men's and women's professional cycling teams.
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Tadej Pogacar shows his hand early with Paris-Nice late attack
By Clara Beard published
news UAE Team Emirates leader takes six-second time bonus, lifting him to third after stage 1 opener to La Verrière
![Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceunick) chases back on to the peloton after a mechanical](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ywUSVSK4XHsr7azYgLMF33-320-80.jpg)
'The feeling was not too bad' Van der Poel reflects on Strade Bianche performance
By Clara Beard published
News Dutchman hopes his road form will emerge after finishing a lackluster 15th
![Kristen Faulkner goes solo at Strade Bianche after an earlier crash](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5iu4aeBTjfUqVHH3oQExXF-320-80.jpg)
'I thought it was possible' Kristen Faulkner on her Strade Bianche solo attack
By Clara Beard published
news 'I was pretty gassed, and my legs were starting to cramp. I just gave it everything I had, but it wasn't enough for the win'
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Dani Martínez wins the Volta ao Algarve with stunning final time trial
By Clara Beard published
Results Colombian overhauls Ineos teammate Pidcock to take overall title in Lagoa as Stefan Küng takes the stage win
![ALTO DO MALHO LOULE PORTUGAL FEBRUARY 18 Thomas Pidcock of United Kingdom and Team INEOS Grenadiers celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 49th Volta ao Algarve em Bicicleta 2023 Stage 4 a 1779km stage from Albufeira to Alto do Malho Loule 514m VAlgarve2023 on February 18 2023 in Alto do Malho Portugal Photo by Tim de WaeleGetty Images](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a68EJxUqWrhiiSy8dfAPdf-320-80.jpg)
Tom Pidcock triumphs on Alto do Malhão at Volta ao Algarve
By Clara Beard published
Results Briton takes GC lead after beating Almeida and Van Wilder on uphill finish
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Mathieu van der Poel wins final Cyclocross World Cup in Besançon
By Clara Beard published
Results Van der Poel shows no sign of weakness ahead of next week's World Championships
![Belgian Wout van Aert celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the men elite race of the Flandriencross cyclocross cycling event stage 68 in the X20 Badkamers Trofee competition Saturday 28 January 2023 in Hamme Belgium BELGA PHOTO JASPER JACOBS Photo by JASPER JACOBS BELGA MAG Belga via AFP Photo by JASPER JACOBSBELGA MAGAFP via Getty Images](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uSZecRdh739t53jNqMDBhJ-320-80.jpg)
Wout van Aert dominates X2O Badkamers Trofee Flandriencross
By Clara Beard published
Results Van Aert made a decisive early attack at Flandriencross
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Tour Down Under stage 5 - Live coverage
By Clara Beard last updated
Live Don't miss all the action from the final stage to Mount Lofty
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Tadej Pogacar shows his hand early with Paris-Nice late attack
UAE Team Emirates leader takes six-second time bonus, lifting him to third after stage 1 opener to La Verrière -
'The feeling was not too bad' Van der Poel reflects on Strade Bianche performance
Dutchman hopes his road form will emerge after finishing a lackluster 15th -
'I thought it was possible' Kristen Faulkner on her Strade Bianche solo attack
'I was pretty gassed, and my legs were starting to cramp. I just gave it everything I had, but it wasn't enough for the win'
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Dani Martínez wins the Volta ao Algarve with stunning final time trial
Colombian overhauls Ineos teammate Pidcock to take overall title in Lagoa as Stefan Küng takes the stage win -
Tom Pidcock triumphs on Alto do Malhão at Volta ao Algarve
Briton takes GC lead after beating Almeida and Van Wilder on uphill finish -
Mathieu van der Poel wins final Cyclocross World Cup in Besançon
Van der Poel shows no sign of weakness ahead of next week's World Championships
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Wout van Aert dominates X2O Badkamers Trofee Flandriencross
Van Aert made a decisive early attack at Flandriencross -
Tour Down Under stage 5 - Live coverage
Don't miss all the action from the final stage to Mount Lofty -
A fast finish in Willunga on stage 4 of the Tour Down Under - Live coverage
The famous hill is gone but a test for the puncheurs and sprinters awaits