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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 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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More articles from George

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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Link to Thymen Arensman’s father lashes out at Ineos Grenadiers after Giro d’Italia disappointment
Down but not out, Thymen Arensman has an uphill task to recover his GC ambitions at the Giro d'Italia

Thymen Arensman’s father lashes out at Ineos Grenadiers after Giro d’Italia disappointment

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Link to Geraint Thomas shares his delight as Ineos Grenadiers’ secret pays off at Giro d’Italia
Geraint Thomas embraces Jhonatan Narváez after the Ecuadorian's win on the opening day

Geraint Thomas shares his delight as Ineos Grenadiers’ secret pays off at Giro d’Italia

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Link to Giro d’Italia: Julian Alaphilippe motivated to chase stage win on debut
Julian Alaphilippe during the team presentation of his first Giro d'Italia

Giro d’Italia: Julian Alaphilippe motivated to chase stage win on debut

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Link to Caleb Ewan in the Giro d’Italia for the long haul alongside debutant Luke Plapp
Caleb Ewan during the Giro d'Italia team presentation

Caleb Ewan in the Giro d’Italia for the long haul alongside debutant Luke Plapp

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Link to Romain Bardet out to emulate Thibaut Pinot’s ‘super violence’ at Giro d’Italia
Romain Bardet was the best of the rest behind Tadej Pogačar at Liège-Bastogne-Liège

Romain Bardet out to emulate Thibaut Pinot’s ‘super violence’ at Giro d’Italia

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Link to 'Normal rules do not apply to Tadej Pogačar' says teammate Mikkel Bjerg
Mikkel Bjerg (left) and Tadej Pogačar (right) were presented to the Turin public at the team presentation on Thursday

'Normal rules do not apply to Tadej Pogačar' says teammate Mikkel Bjerg

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Link to Giro d'Italia: Five key stages that will decide the winner
The famous hairpins of the Stelvio Pass with snow all around

Giro d'Italia: Five key stages that will decide the winner

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Link to Eyes on the Giro d’Italia podium for Ben O’Connor: ‘It is a race that really suits me’
Ben O'Connor is perhaps the third-favourite to win the Giro d'Italia behind Tadej Pogačar and Geraint Thomas

Eyes on the Giro d’Italia podium for Ben O’Connor: ‘It is a race that really suits me’

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Link to Tour de Romandie stage 3: Brandon McNulty takes time trial victory
Brandon McNulty is enjoying a fine season in the stars and stripes of American national time trial champion

Tour de Romandie stage 3: Brandon McNulty takes time trial victory

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