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Daniel Benson
Daniel Benson

Editor in Chief

Based in the UK, Daniel plans the global website coverage for GCN and manages the editorial teams in the UK, US and Australia.

Prior to arriving at GCN in 2023, he was the EIC at Cyclingnews between 2008 and 2022. He held the same role at VeloNews in 2022.

Originally from Ireland, he has reported from over a dozen editions of the Tour de France, several world championships across Europe, three editions of the Tour Down Under, the Spring Classics, the London 2012 Olympic Games, and numerous other major cycling events.

Daniel also writes news, features, and race reports from the men's and women's WorldTour.

Latest articles from Daniel

Link to Giro d’Italia: Ineos waiting on Pogačar to make a mistake before getting creative in brutal final week
Waiting for a mistake: Ineos Grenadiers

Giro d’Italia: Ineos waiting on Pogačar to make a mistake before getting creative in brutal final week

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Link to Giro d’Italia: Tadej Pogačar swats away Ineos' crosswind ambush as fan selfies prove more of a challenge
With great power comes great responsibility: Tadej Pogačar is always in demand at the Giro d'Italia

Giro d’Italia: Tadej Pogačar swats away Ineos' crosswind ambush as fan selfies prove more of a challenge

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Link to Bora-Hangsrohe reignite interest in signing Tom Pidcock
Tom Pidcock has been with Ineos Grenadiers since 2021

Bora-Hangsrohe reignite interest in signing Tom Pidcock

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Link to Luke Plapp on voyage of discovery as Grand Tour future develops at Giro d’Italia
Luke Plapp on stage 6 of the Giro d'Italia

Luke Plapp on voyage of discovery as Grand Tour future develops at Giro d’Italia

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More articles from Daniel

Link to Giro d’Italia: Dani Martínez is drawing Tadej Pogačar’s attention, says Bora DS
Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) is forced to respond to an attack from Dani Martinez in blue at the Giro d'Italia

Giro d’Italia: Dani Martínez is drawing Tadej Pogačar’s attention, says Bora DS

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Link to Geraint Thomas: They're all normal on UAE apart from Tadej Pogačar
Geraint Thomas on stage 12 of the Giro d'Italia

Geraint Thomas: They're all normal on UAE apart from Tadej Pogačar

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Link to ‘Right now I can’t ride a bike’ - Fabio Jakobsen abandons Giro d’Italia following stage 11 crash
Fabio Jakobsen after crashing at the Giro d'Italia

‘Right now I can’t ride a bike’ - Fabio Jakobsen abandons Giro d’Italia following stage 11 crash

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Link to Giro d’Italia: Caleb Ewan has three opportunities to prove he’s still up there, says Matt White
Caleb Ewan is chasing a sprint victory at the Giro d'Italia

Giro d’Italia: Caleb Ewan has three opportunities to prove he’s still up there, says Matt White

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Link to No fear for Luke Lamperti as he races into the unknown on Giro d’Italia debut
Luke Lamperti has hit his stride this year and is continuing to impress on his Grand Tour debut

No fear for Luke Lamperti as he races into the unknown on Giro d’Italia debut

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Link to Rod Ellingworth: If Geraint Thomas does what he normally does then he’ll finish on the Giro d’Italia podium
Rod Ellingworth and Geraint Thomas

Rod Ellingworth: If Geraint Thomas does what he normally does then he’ll finish on the Giro d’Italia podium

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Link to Giro d’Italia: Jan Tratnik keeps Visma-Lease a Bike’s fighting spirit alive
Jan Tratnik was caught by Valentin Paret-Peintre just 2.3km from the line, before being dropped and forced to settle for third

Giro d’Italia: Jan Tratnik keeps Visma-Lease a Bike’s fighting spirit alive

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Link to Geraint Thomas keeps his powder dry as Giro d’Italia reaches mountains stalemate
I see you: Giro d'Italia lead Tadej Pogačar checks on his closest rivals Dani Martínez and Geraint Thomas during stage 10

Geraint Thomas keeps his powder dry as Giro d’Italia reaches mountains stalemate

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Link to Tadej Pogačar: I’m used to the media and competitors trying to undermine UAE’s Giro d’Italia team
Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) leads the Giro d'Italia after nine stages of racing

Tadej Pogačar: I’m used to the media and competitors trying to undermine UAE’s Giro d’Italia team

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Link to Giro d'Italia stage 7: Tadej Pogačar powers to TT victory taking time on Thomas and rivals
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Giro d'Italia stage 7: Tadej Pogačar powers to TT victory taking time on Thomas and rivals

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Link to Tadej Pogačar was willing to lose Giro d’Italia lead on the gravel ahead of critical TT
Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) on the gravel stage of the Giro d'Italia

Tadej Pogačar was willing to lose Giro d’Italia lead on the gravel ahead of critical TT

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Link to Giro d'Italia stage 6: Pelayo Sánchez wins epic gravel stage ahead of Alaphilippe and Plapp
Pelayo Sánchez (Movistar) wins stage 6 of the Giro d'Italia

Giro d'Italia stage 6: Pelayo Sánchez wins epic gravel stage ahead of Alaphilippe and Plapp

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Link to Visma-Lease a Bike: Signing Lenny Martinez 'could happen'
Lenny Martinez has drawn interest from Ineos Grenadiers, Bahrain-Victorious and Visma-Lease a Bike

Visma-Lease a Bike: Signing Lenny Martinez 'could happen'

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Link to 'I’d like to have her in the team in the next few years' – Movistar admit interest in Marlen Reusser
Marlen Reusser (SD Worx-Protime)

'I’d like to have her in the team in the next few years' – Movistar admit interest in Marlen Reusser

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Link to Transfer mechanics: What next for Ineos Grenadiers?
Ineos Grenadiers are on the market for some strong signings for 2025

Transfer mechanics: What next for Ineos Grenadiers?

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Link to Giro d'Italia: Biniam Girmay crashes twice before abandoning in the wet conditions
Biniam Girmay has adandoned the Giro d'Italia after two crashes on stage 4

Giro d'Italia: Biniam Girmay crashes twice before abandoning in the wet conditions

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Link to Joseph Pidcock: If I deserve to go WorldTour then I’ll be there but I can’t be salty either way
Joseph Pidcock

Joseph Pidcock: If I deserve to go WorldTour then I’ll be there but I can’t be salty either way

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Link to Giro d’Italia: Tadej Pogačar ‘is kicking my head in’ says Geraint Thomas
Geraint Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers) after the finish of stage 3 at the Giro d'Italia

Giro d’Italia: Tadej Pogačar ‘is kicking my head in’ says Geraint Thomas

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