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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Tour de Suisse stage 1 - Live coverage
By Clara Beard last updated
Live report All the action from the hilly circuit race around Küsnacht
Criterium du Dauphine stage 1 - Live coverage
By Clara Beard last updated
Live report All the action on the opening day of the race
Peter Stetina: Unbound would be a feather in my cap
By Clara Beard published
News Two-time podium finisher says luck not fitness key to Flint Hills race he calls 'prestigious' and 'biggest logistical mess of the year'
Giro d'Italia stage 21 - Live coverage
By Clara Beard last updated
Live report Race concludes with 17.4km time trial in Verona
Giro d'Italia stage 20 - Live coverage
By Clara Beard last updated
Live report Final mountain stage sees the GC battle head into the Dolomites
Giro d'Italia: Ciccone solos to Alpine breakaway win on stage 15
By Clara Beard last updated
Results GC stalemate on Cogne summit finish as Ineos control the peloton
Giro d'Italia: Simon Yates captures solo win on stage 14 in Turin
By Clara Beard last updated
Results Carapaz takes the overall lead, Bora-Hansgrohe tear hilly stage apart 80km from the finish
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