Author Peter Cossins
Peter Cossins

Peter Cossins

Peter Cossins has been writing about cycling since 1993, contributing principally to Cycling Weekly, Cycle Sport and Procycling. He is the author of several books on professional cycling including The Monuments, Alpe d’Huez, Full Gas and his latest, The Yellow Jersey – a history of the Tour de France's iconic jersey.

Recent articles by Peter Cossins
Alpe d'Huez during the Tour de France

The 10 most iconic climbs in Tour de France history, ranked

With the 2026 Tour de France reaching its crescendo in the Alps, we reveal the 10 most iconic ascents in the history of the race
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Dave Brailsford, poised to make history

Dave Brailsford: driven by the pain of losing

What has taken him to the brink of his greatest triumph
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All for one, one for all. Team Sky wants to win the Tour de France, not try to put as many riders on the podium as possible

Sky won’t defend third place at Tour de France

“We’re here to win with a British rider” Sutton affirms
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Bradley Wiggins wasn't impressed by some journalists' line of questioning today

Wiggins delivers caustic assessment of his critics

"They can’t ever imagine applying themselves to anything in their lives"
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Cavendish proved he was more than capable of notching up stage wins even without a sprint train

Brailsford: Cavendish has shown he’s the world's best sprinter

Eisel and Cancellara also full of praise for the Manxman
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Bradley Wiggins (Sky) readies himself for the off.

Wiggins happy with second in Tour de France prologue

It was the ideal start for the team, says Sky boss Brailsford
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Lance Armstrong says he's been the victim of "character assassination"

Armstrong victim of "character assassination"

Legal team wants inquiry into leaks from grand jury investigation
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Mark Cavendish enjoys the winner's podium at Milan-San Remo.

Catch Mark Cavendish on the BBC - if you can

San Remo wasn't enough for the Manxman: bring on the track World's!
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Cyclo-cross world champion Belgian Sven Nys competes on his way to win the Belgian Championship cyclocross race for Men Elite riders on January 11, 2009 in Ruddervoorde.

Which way now for cyclo-cross?

The Worlds are coming, but will the sport rise up beyond?
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Tackling the Giro d'Italia Alps in 2008.

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