Sam Bennett Archives

Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale: New Sponsor, New Bike, New Success

October 21, 2024 at 11:09 am4 min reading

Road cycling

Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale changed names and bikes this year, with the French sporting goods giant joining as principal sponsor, and found immediate success. It scored 30 wins in 2024, after only nine victories last year, when it was known as AG2R Citroën and rode…

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Pedersen Set to Win Vuelta’s Škoda Green Jersey

September 8, 2022 at 1:16 pm5 min reading

Road cycling

Danish sprinter Mads Pedersen is just four days away from winning the second major title of his career. The 2019 World Road Race champion has an overwhelming lead in the Vuelta a España points classification and needs only to avoid accident and illness to don…

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Early Vuelta Škoda Green Jersey Takeaways: What Did We Learn This Week?

September 2, 2022 at 5:27 am5 min reading

Road cycling

The first five stages of this year’s Vuelta a España have been enlightening and, with more than two weeks left in the race, we know a lot more than we did six days ago about who can win the coveted Škoda Green Jersey.

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Škoda Green Jersey Takeaways: What Did We Learn This Week?

August 26, 2022 at 8:08 am4 min reading

Road cycling

The first five stages of this year’s Vuelta a España have been enlightening and, with more than two weeks left in the race, we know a lot more than we did six days ago about who can win the coveted Škoda Green Jersey.

Sam Bennett on Second Stage Victory in a Row at the Vuelta: “It was really perfect teamwork”

August 22, 2022 at 10:24 am4 min reading

Road cycling

The Irishman outsprinted Mads Pedersen and Dan McLay to continue his stint in the Škoda Green Jersey.

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Who Will Win the Škoda Green Jersey at La Vuelta?

August 17, 2022 at 11:33 am5 min reading

Road cycling

We’re in for a surprise. The organizers of La Vuelta have changed the way points are awarded to stage winners. This was clearly done to give sprinters a better chance of winning the Škoda Green Jersey in a race famous for its many mountain stages…

Which Riders are Moving to Other Teams?

October 20, 2021 at 9:50 am5 min reading

Road cycling

With the cycling season all but over, it’s time for another episode of the annual game of Musical Saddles, as riders seek out higher pay and more racing success from new teams, and teams go on the hunt for new riders who can help them…

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Škoda Green Jersey Overview: “Green” Cavendish on the Verge of Becoming a Legend

July 16, 2021 at 10:18 am5 min reading

Road cycling

With only three stages left – and no mountains – it’s time to pay tribute to 36-year-old Mark Cavendish who returned from years of cycling frustration to light up this year’s Tour de France with a spectacular performance. Barring accident or illness, Cavendish will win…

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Who’s Going to Win the Škoda Green Jersey?

June 25, 2021 at 11:15 am5 min reading

Road cycling

This year’s race for the Tour de France green jersey looked like a thrilling three-man contest that might be decided on the final sprint to the finish in Paris – until the late announcement that last year’s winner, Sam Bennett of Deceuninck-QuickStep, will not be…