Daniel Benson
Daniel Benson was the Editor in Chief at Cyclingnews.com between 2008 and 2022. Based in the UK, he joined the Cyclingnews team in 2008 as the site's first UK-based Managing Editor. In that time, he reported on over a dozen editions of the Tour de France, several World Championships, the Tour Down Under, Spring Classics, and the London 2012 Olympic Games. With the help of the excellent editorial team, he ran the coverage on Cyclingnews and has interviewed leading figures in the sport including UCI Presidents and Tour de France winners.
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Australian riders set for European winter as COVID-19 restrictions hit home
By Daniel Benson published
News ‘I think that the majority of us are staying here because we’re pretty much stuck’ says Hosking
Biggest challenge is time as Qhubeka-NextHash fight for survival
By Daniel Benson published
News Rumours of new sponsor start to circulate
Ewers won't be pigeonholed as Tibco develop their new breakout star
By Daniel Benson published
News 27-year-old US rider full of 'untapped' potential after making instant impact
Tanja Erath set for spinal surgery next week
By Daniel Benson published
News German rider expected to recover within several weeks before looking ahead to 2022 with Tibco-Silicon Valley Bank, confirm team
Hayley Simmonds: I'm more than just a time triallist
By Daniel Benson published
News British rider goes on the attack with long solo break at The Women’s Tour
Wiebes survives sprint chaos at Women’s Tour to take 11th win of 2021
By Daniel Benson published
News Dutch rider comes out on top on stage 4
Hosking comes up short but vows to keep fighting for Women’s Tour stage win
By Daniel Benson published
News 'I'm a bit disappointed but there are a couple more stages to go' says Trek-Segafredo sprinter
Alice Barnes 'in a good place' ahead of double nationals defence
By Daniel Benson published
News Briton demonstrates form in Women's Tour time trial
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