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George Poole
George Poole

Junior Writer

George is a Politics and International Relations graduate who joined GCN on a 12-month internship in 2021 but stayed for 16 months as they just couldn’t get rid of him. After finishing his final year at the University of Bath, George somehow talked his way into a full-time position and now joins the editorial team in delivering content for the website.

A keen cyclist since he was young and founder of the website, Casquettes and Bidons, as a side-project whilst at university, George's favourite spot in the sport is amongst the hustle and bustle of Paris-Roubaix’s Trouée d'Arenberg. Alongside self-deprecating humour, northern charm and his nonchalant smile, George hopes to bring well-informed and compelling narratives to the editorial team.

Latest articles from George

Link to Giro d'Italia: ‘The team kept believing in me, it paid off, I’m back’ says resurgent Thymen Arensman
Thymen Arensman attacked with 1.4km to go on Prati di Tivo, but was closely marked by the eventual stage winner Tadej Pogačar

Giro d'Italia: ‘The team kept believing in me, it paid off, I’m back’ says resurgent Thymen Arensman

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Link to 'Why not think of the pink jersey?' Dani Martínez impresses as best of the rest at Giro d'Italia
Dani Martínez eyeing up pink on stage 8 of the Giro d'Italia

'Why not think of the pink jersey?' Dani Martínez impresses as best of the rest at Giro d'Italia

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Link to 'Giro d'Italia climbs play into my ballpark' says resurgent Ben O'Connor
Ben O'Connor's Giro d'Italia has turned around since he struggled to the top of Santuario di Oropa on stage 2

'Giro d'Italia climbs play into my ballpark' says resurgent Ben O'Connor

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Link to Giro d’Italia stage 8 preview: Does Tadej Pogačar’s lead make a breakaway win inevitable?
Tadej Pogačar has a strong lead in the GC at the Giro d'Italia

Giro d’Italia stage 8 preview: Does Tadej Pogačar’s lead make a breakaway win inevitable?

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More articles from George

Link to Ciao bella Toscana: One last evening in the cycling heartland of Tuscany
The Tuscan hills, taken from the finish town Rapolano Terme

Ciao bella Toscana: One last evening in the cycling heartland of Tuscany

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Link to 'Giro d'Italia is UAE Team Emirates' race to lose' say Ineos Grenadiers after Pogačar demolition
Geraint Thomas struggled on the climb and was not in the top 20 riders over the final 6km

'Giro d'Italia is UAE Team Emirates' race to lose' say Ineos Grenadiers after Pogačar demolition

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Link to Luke Plapp entering ‘unchartered territories’ on GC after ‘insane day’ in Giro d’Italia
The stage 6 breakaway was largely instigated under the steam of Luke Plapp's fellow Australian, Kaden Groves (right)

Luke Plapp entering ‘unchartered territories’ on GC after ‘insane day’ in Giro d’Italia

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Link to Giro d'Italia stage 7 preview: 'Tadej Pogačar is unbeatable tomorrow' says Matt White
Race leader Tadej Pogačar will be in a pink and granata skinsuit for stage 7's time trial

Giro d'Italia stage 7 preview: 'Tadej Pogačar is unbeatable tomorrow' says Matt White

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Link to ‘I gambled a bit but it was under control’ - Geraint Thomas unclips at crucial moment but recovers well at Giro d’Italia
Ineos Grenadiers took charge on the gravel sectors of stage 6

‘I gambled a bit but it was under control’ - Geraint Thomas unclips at crucial moment but recovers well at Giro d’Italia

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Link to Geraint Thomas and Ben Swift pay tribute to teammate Luke Rowe: ‘The era we’ve been through is special’
Luke Rowe played a key role in Thomas' Tour de France victory in 2018

Geraint Thomas and Ben Swift pay tribute to teammate Luke Rowe: ‘The era we’ve been through is special’

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Link to Tadej Pogačar cleared to use multi-coloured skinsuit at the Giro d’Italia
Tadej Pogačar and his multi-coloured skinsuit on stage 3 of the Giro d'Italia

Tadej Pogačar cleared to use multi-coloured skinsuit at the Giro d’Italia

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Link to Giro d’Italia stage 6 preview: ‘Gravel stage is a great launchpad for Pogačar’ says Geraint Thomas
Tadej Pogačar putting the hammer down in Strade Bianche earlier this year

Giro d’Italia stage 6 preview: ‘Gravel stage is a great launchpad for Pogačar’ says Geraint Thomas

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Link to ‘I am not a guy who just sits in the wheels’ - Cian Uijtdebroeks surprises himself with Giro d’Italia form
Cian Uijtdebroeks holds a 45-second advantage over Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale's Alex Baudin in the young rider's classification

‘I am not a guy who just sits in the wheels’ - Cian Uijtdebroeks surprises himself with Giro d’Italia form

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Link to Filippo Ganna insists late move was not planned, but Ineos Grenadiers continue to attack Giro d'Italia
Filippo Ganna rolled across the line in 97th place after his late attack was foiled

Filippo Ganna insists late move was not planned, but Ineos Grenadiers continue to attack Giro d'Italia

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Link to 'I am just happy I am still alive' – Tim Merlier relieved after Giro d'Italia sprint
The downhill, high-speed sprint on stage 4 of the Giro d'Italia

'I am just happy I am still alive' – Tim Merlier relieved after Giro d'Italia sprint

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Link to Giro d'Italia's purple polemica: UCI involved amid question marks over Tadej Pogačar’s shorts
Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) on stage 3 of the Giro d'Italia

Giro d'Italia's purple polemica: UCI involved amid question marks over Tadej Pogačar’s shorts

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Link to Giro d'Italia: ‘Tadej Pogačar is just a little kid having fun on the bike, it’s incredible’ says Mikkel Honoré
Mikkel Honoré went on the attack on stage 3 of the Giro d'Italia but was followed by Tadej Pogačar

Giro d'Italia: ‘Tadej Pogačar is just a little kid having fun on the bike, it’s incredible’ says Mikkel Honoré

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Link to ‘Respect to Honoré and Thomas’ says Tadej Pogačar after unexpected Giro d’Italia attack
Tadej Pogačar chases down an attack from Mikkel Honoré on stage 3 of the Giro d'Italia

‘Respect to Honoré and Thomas’ says Tadej Pogačar after unexpected Giro d’Italia attack

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Link to ‘It means a lot to honour Pantani’ says local boy turned breakaway baroudeur Andrea Piccolo
Andrea Piccolo is riding only his second Grand Tour, but wasted no time in showing his face on stage 2 of the Giro

‘It means a lot to honour Pantani’ says local boy turned breakaway baroudeur Andrea Piccolo

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Link to Geraint Thomas: ‘We’re not racing for second at the Giro d’Italia, we’ve got to keep the faith'
Geraint Thomas at the finish of stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia

Geraint Thomas: ‘We’re not racing for second at the Giro d’Italia, we’ve got to keep the faith'

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Link to Giro d’Italia: Ineos Grenadiers ‘wouldn’t put a lot of importance’ on Arensman father's tweet
Thymen Arensman faded on stage 1 of the Giro d'Italia

Giro d’Italia: Ineos Grenadiers ‘wouldn’t put a lot of importance’ on Arensman father's tweet

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Link to Giro d’Italia: What can we expect from Tadej Pogačar on the earliest summit finish since 1989?
Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) ahead of stage 1 of the Giro d'Italia

Giro d’Italia: What can we expect from Tadej Pogačar on the earliest summit finish since 1989?

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