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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Lawson Craddock also sent contract termination letter after bike breach
By Daniel Benson last updated
News Update: EF-Education find amicable agreement with future BikeExchange rider after he showed off Giant bike
Ian Boswell: Inclusion and acceptance ultimately benefit cycling
By Daniel Benson published
Feature American gravel rider on rediscovering the joy of cycling and spreading awareness
EF Education send termination notice to Sergio Higuita after early bike switch
By Daniel Benson published
News Departing Colombian rider filmed on a Specialized bike with colours of his 2022 team Bora-Hansgrohe
Jonas Vingegaard: I don’t see any weaknesses in Pogacar
By Daniel Benson published
News Danish rider prioritises Tour de France in 2022 as he looks to carry on his development
Red Walters: Move to Ribble Weldtite is a perfect fit
By Daniel Benson published
News Time with Axeon helped get him noticed, says Briton
Alex Dowsett falls short in UCI Hour Record attempt
By Daniel Benson, Simone Giuliani last updated
Results British rider covers 54.555km, missing Victor Campenaerts’ benchmark of 55.089km
Team Qhubeka development squad will continue in 2022
By Daniel Benson last updated
News WorldTour team still searching for a title sponsor
Serious questions uncovered as Morris breaks silence over his SafeSport ban
By Daniel Benson last updated
News Contradictions and unanswered questions as USA Crits face backlash
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