Peter

Peter Stuart

Editor

Peter oversees Velora’s editorial strategy and content standards, bringing nearly 20 years of cycling journalism to the site.

He was previously editor of Cyclingnews since 2022, where he introduced Cyclingnews' digital membership strategy alongside a host of new content pillars widening the brand’s appeal.

Before Cyclingnews Peter was the digital editor of Rouleur magazine, and digital editor of Cyclist magazine before that. Starting life as a freelance feature writer, with bylines in The Times and The Telegraph, he joined Cyclist magazine in 2012 as staff writer.

Peter has reported from Grand Tours, WorldTour races, rainy dual carriageway time trials and the summit of the world’s hardest cycling climb on a volcano in Hawaii. He has a background as an international rower, representing Great Britain at Under-23 level and at the Junior Rowing World Championships.

Articles by Peter Stuart

Santos Women's Tour Down Under Race Preview: Route, favourites and key changes for the 2026 race
Santos Tour Down Under

Santos Women's Tour Down Under Race Preview: Route, favourites and key changes for the 2026 race

'I'm not surprised guys are stopping' – Vingegaard considers Yates retirement a wake-up call for burnout in cycling
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'I'm not surprised guys are stopping' – Vingegaard considers Yates retirement a wake-up call for burnout in cycling

'I want to win Strade, Flanders, Liège and the Tour de France' – Ferrand-Prévôt drops Roubaix to chase clean sweep
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'I want to win Strade, Flanders, Liège and the Tour de France' – Ferrand-Prévôt drops Roubaix to chase clean sweep

Tadej Pogačar's solo attacks carry 'no risks' says coach
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Tadej Pogačar's solo attacks carry 'no risks' says coach

'The time has come' – Vingegaard confirms Giro–Tour double as Visma–Lease unveil a striking 2026 schedule
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'The time has come' – Vingegaard confirms Giro–Tour double as Visma–Lease unveil a striking 2026 schedule

Classics legend Greg Van Avermaet joins Basso Bikes as Head of Riding Experience
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Classics legend Greg Van Avermaet joins Basso Bikes as Head of Riding Experience

From surgery to saddle in nine days: Wout van Aert  logs steady recovery session
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From surgery to saddle in nine days: Wout van Aert logs steady recovery session

'Naive' to believe cycling is completely clean, Oscar Onley echoes Ben Healy's candid scepticism on anti-doping
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'Naive' to believe cycling is completely clean, Oscar Onley echoes Ben Healy's candid scepticism on anti-doping

Lazer cements split from MIPS rotational impact tech with new Sphere KinetiCore
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Lazer cements split from MIPS rotational impact tech with new Sphere KinetiCore

Remco Evenepoel to challenge UAE Emirates on home soil after adding UAE Tour to 2026 calendar
UAE Tour

Remco Evenepoel to challenge UAE Emirates on home soil after adding UAE Tour to 2026 calendar

Nine wins, fewer rivals: how cyclocross’s elite field is thinning behind Mathieu van der Poel
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Nine wins, fewer rivals: how cyclocross’s elite field is thinning behind Mathieu van der Poel

Adieu to the Dauphiné – The major pro cycling races renamed in 2026 and why
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Adieu to the Dauphiné – The major pro cycling races renamed in 2026 and why

'I surrendered to the plan, and got my life back' - Matteo Jorgenson on the mental shift that transformed his career at Visma
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'I surrendered to the plan, and got my life back' - Matteo Jorgenson on the mental shift that transformed his career at Visma

A long view in a short-term sport: Soudal Quick-Step secure sponsor to 2030 and build around Magnier
SOUDAL QUICK-STEP

A long view in a short-term sport: Soudal Quick-Step secure sponsor to 2030 and build around Magnier

‘This may come as a surprise to many’ – Simon Yates announces retirement ahead of 2026 season
Giro d'Italia

‘This may come as a surprise to many’ – Simon Yates announces retirement ahead of 2026 season

Exclusive - WorldTour riders face 2026 minimum pay freeze as CPA prioritises contract rules
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Exclusive - WorldTour riders face 2026 minimum pay freeze as CPA prioritises contract rules

'NSN Cycling Team wishes Derek Gee-West the best' – Gee-West signs for Lidl-Trek as €30m legal claim is settled
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'NSN Cycling Team wishes Derek Gee-West the best' – Gee-West signs for Lidl-Trek as €30m legal claim is settled

Dutch heritage moves to Italy as Velo-ce acquires Van Nicholas from Accell
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Dutch heritage moves to Italy as Velo-ce acquires Van Nicholas from Accell

'Impossible to say the sport is 100% clean' – Ben Healy believes anti-doping is effective but imperfect in cycling's new record-breaking era
EF EDUCATION - EASYPOST

'Impossible to say the sport is 100% clean' – Ben Healy believes anti-doping is effective but imperfect in cycling's new record-breaking era

UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup Zonhoven: Mathieu van der Poel dominates icy De Kuil to seize series lead
UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup #9, Zonhoven

UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup Zonhoven: Mathieu van der Poel dominates icy De Kuil to seize series lead

World Cup Zonhoven: Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado wins Elite Women to break Brand’s winning streak
UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup #9, Zonhoven

World Cup Zonhoven: Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado wins Elite Women to break Brand’s winning streak

Zonhoven denied Van Aert cyclocross showdown following surgery, but Classics hopes remain
Paris-Roubaix

Zonhoven denied Van Aert cyclocross showdown following surgery, but Classics hopes remain

How to Watch UCI Cyclocross World Cup Zonhoven Live – Free Streams, TV and Schedule
UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup #9, Zonhoven

How to Watch UCI Cyclocross World Cup Zonhoven Live – Free Streams, TV and Schedule

UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup Zonhoven Preview: Van der Poel and Brand in the sand
UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup #9, Zonhoven

UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup Zonhoven Preview: Van der Poel and Brand in the sand

'You have to bring in Specialized, or you're not getting me' – Remco Evenepoel reveals bike sponsor was a non-negotiable in his 2026 transfer
Critérium du Dauphiné

'You have to bring in Specialized, or you're not getting me' – Remco Evenepoel reveals bike sponsor was a non-negotiable in his 2026 transfer

Visma-Lease a Bike confirms three-year deal for French puncheur Louis Barré
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Visma-Lease a Bike confirms three-year deal for French puncheur Louis Barré

'We will challenge convention' - EF Pro Cycling swaps Rapha for ASSOS as team reveals 2026 kit
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'We will challenge convention' - EF Pro Cycling swaps Rapha for ASSOS as team reveals 2026 kit

'In those races you burn the most' – Remco Evenepoel's chief of sports explains rationale behind 2026 Tour de France preparation
Tour de France

'In those races you burn the most' – Remco Evenepoel's chief of sports explains rationale behind 2026 Tour de France preparation

Apocalipsis Now: Egan Bernal's 5,000m festive ride in the High Andes is a true Grand Tour climber flex
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Apocalipsis Now: Egan Bernal's 5,000m festive ride in the High Andes is a true Grand Tour climber flex

'New season, new skin' as Visma-Lease a Bike reveals new Nimbl kit for 2026
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'New season, new skin' as Visma-Lease a Bike reveals new Nimbl kit for 2026

Flying with a bike in 2026: The best airlines by region, price and weight policy
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Flying with a bike in 2026: The best airlines by region, price and weight policy

'I was very lucky' - Van der Poel survives spectator collision at Loenhout to claim sixth straight win
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'I was very lucky' - Van der Poel survives spectator collision at Loenhout to claim sixth straight win

Red Bull Sport Director Roger Hammond joins Groenewegen at Unibet Rose Rockets in ambitious 2026 shake-up
Paris-Roubaix

Red Bull Sport Director Roger Hammond joins Groenewegen at Unibet Rose Rockets in ambitious 2026 shake-up

'I think it was one of the strongest days of the season for me' - Nys rediscovers his signature move with Dendermonde win
UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup #8, Dendermonde

'I think it was one of the strongest days of the season for me' - Nys rediscovers his signature move with Dendermonde win

UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup Dendermonde: Thibau Nys takes sensational sprint win
UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup #8, Dendermonde

UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup Dendermonde: Thibau Nys takes sensational sprint win

'On this loop five seconds is a big gap' – Puck Pieterse fights back for second as Brand dominates Dendermonde
UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup #8, Dendermonde

'On this loop five seconds is a big gap' – Puck Pieterse fights back for second as Brand dominates Dendermonde

UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup Dendermonde: Lucinda Brand continues unbeaten streak with solo win
UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup #8, Dendermonde

UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup Dendermonde: Lucinda Brand continues unbeaten streak with solo win

Best Bike Travel Cases 2026 – What 40 flights and 2 snapped levers taught me about packing
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Best Bike Travel Cases 2026 – What 40 flights and 2 snapped levers taught me about packing

What is the VO2max of a Tour de France cyclist – and how much does it really matter?
Training

What is the VO2max of a Tour de France cyclist – and how much does it really matter?

Wout van Aert vs the Mud – How to Watch the Dendermonde Cyclo-cross World Cup Live
UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup #8, Dendermonde

Wout van Aert vs the Mud – How to Watch the Dendermonde Cyclo-cross World Cup Live

UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup Dendermonde Race Preview: Mud, power and Wout van Aert
UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup #8, Dendermonde

UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup Dendermonde Race Preview: Mud, power and Wout van Aert

'I did not think I could drop him' - Van der Poel feels Nys on his heels in Gavere World Cup win
UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup #7, Gavere

'I did not think I could drop him' - Van der Poel feels Nys on his heels in Gavere World Cup win

World Cup Gavere: Mathieu van der Poel wins round seven after late surge drops Nys
UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup #7, Gavere

World Cup Gavere: Mathieu van der Poel wins round seven after late surge drops Nys

UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup Gavere: Lucinda Brand crushes frozen hills for round seven win
UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup #7, Gavere

UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup Gavere: Lucinda Brand crushes frozen hills for round seven win

How to Watch UCI World Cup Gavere Live – Can Brand and Van der Poel Keep Winning?
UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup #7, Gavere

How to Watch UCI World Cup Gavere Live – Can Brand and Van der Poel Keep Winning?

'Get a piece of our sporting history' – Visma–Lease a Bike open WorldTour bike stock to fans with Bikeroom deal
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'Get a piece of our sporting history' – Visma–Lease a Bike open WorldTour bike stock to fans with Bikeroom deal

UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup Gavere Race Preview: Frozen battlefield test
UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup #7, Gavere

UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup Gavere Race Preview: Frozen battlefield test

'The opportunity was one I could not refuse' - Onley leaves Picnic PostNL for Ineos Grenadiers
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'The opportunity was one I could not refuse' - Onley leaves Picnic PostNL for Ineos Grenadiers

How to fuel a 100‑mile ride (and avoid the bonk)
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How to fuel a 100‑mile ride (and avoid the bonk)

Magdeleine Vallières Mill secures 2028 EF contract extension following historic World Championship win
UCI Road World Championships

Magdeleine Vallières Mill secures 2028 EF contract extension following historic World Championship win