Tim Bonville-Ginn
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Freelance cycling journalist, commentator and social media manager. Open for work! Proud Yorkshireman. Views my own.
After some good news earlier in the week for Fernando Gaviria 🇨🇴 as he signs for Caja Rural-Seguros RGA, he has some rather bad news.
The Colombian sprinter has been handed a 2 month suspended prison sentence for driving 5x over the legal drink drive limit. Not good!
The Colombian sprinter has been handed a 2 month suspended prison sentence for driving 5x over the legal drink drive limit. Not good!
November 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM
After some good news earlier in the week for Fernando Gaviria 🇨🇴 as he signs for Caja Rural-Seguros RGA, he has some rather bad news.
The Colombian sprinter has been handed a 2 month suspended prison sentence for driving 5x over the legal drink drive limit. Not good!
The Colombian sprinter has been handed a 2 month suspended prison sentence for driving 5x over the legal drink drive limit. Not good!
Fantastic to see Ben Granger 🇬🇧 get a move to Solutions Tech-Vini Fantini for 2026.
He has taken some great results including wins at last year's Lancaster GP and this year's CiCLE Classic, Firenze-Empoli, Giro del Montalbano as well as 3rd at Coppa Sabatini just 8" behind Isaac del Toro 🇲🇽!
He has taken some great results including wins at last year's Lancaster GP and this year's CiCLE Classic, Firenze-Empoli, Giro del Montalbano as well as 3rd at Coppa Sabatini just 8" behind Isaac del Toro 🇲🇽!
November 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Fantastic to see Ben Granger 🇬🇧 get a move to Solutions Tech-Vini Fantini for 2026.
He has taken some great results including wins at last year's Lancaster GP and this year's CiCLE Classic, Firenze-Empoli, Giro del Montalbano as well as 3rd at Coppa Sabatini just 8" behind Isaac del Toro 🇲🇽!
He has taken some great results including wins at last year's Lancaster GP and this year's CiCLE Classic, Firenze-Empoli, Giro del Montalbano as well as 3rd at Coppa Sabatini just 8" behind Isaac del Toro 🇲🇽!
The news that it seems Paramount+ have bought UEFA Champions League rights from 2027/28 to 2030/31 may not sound relevant to cycling fans.
However, Paramount+ are apparently expected to be buying Warner Bros. Discovery+. Could this see yet more changes to the streaming platform for cycling fans?
However, Paramount+ are apparently expected to be buying Warner Bros. Discovery+. Could this see yet more changes to the streaming platform for cycling fans?
November 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The news that it seems Paramount+ have bought UEFA Champions League rights from 2027/28 to 2030/31 may not sound relevant to cycling fans.
However, Paramount+ are apparently expected to be buying Warner Bros. Discovery+. Could this see yet more changes to the streaming platform for cycling fans?
However, Paramount+ are apparently expected to be buying Warner Bros. Discovery+. Could this see yet more changes to the streaming platform for cycling fans?
Fantastic to see Lloyd's National Road Series winner, Adam Howell 🇬🇧, get a move to Bourg-en-Bresse Ain Cyclisme for the 2026 season.
What a year he had winning Tour of the Reservoir, East Cleveland Classic, Kennel Hill Classic, Peaks 2 Days S1, l'Estivale Bretonne Youth and Tour de la Manche S3.
What a year he had winning Tour of the Reservoir, East Cleveland Classic, Kennel Hill Classic, Peaks 2 Days S1, l'Estivale Bretonne Youth and Tour de la Manche S3.
November 26, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Fantastic to see Lloyd's National Road Series winner, Adam Howell 🇬🇧, get a move to Bourg-en-Bresse Ain Cyclisme for the 2026 season.
What a year he had winning Tour of the Reservoir, East Cleveland Classic, Kennel Hill Classic, Peaks 2 Days S1, l'Estivale Bretonne Youth and Tour de la Manche S3.
What a year he had winning Tour of the Reservoir, East Cleveland Classic, Kennel Hill Classic, Peaks 2 Days S1, l'Estivale Bretonne Youth and Tour de la Manche S3.
Four bits of news I've seen in the last couple of days:
Esteban Chaves 🇨🇴 retires after very successful career
Assos leaves Tudor as official clothing brand 🇨🇭
Fernando Gaviria 🇨🇴 joins Caja Rural-Seguros RGA after Movistar departure
Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe sign Haimer Etxeberria 🇪🇸 from Kern Pharma
Esteban Chaves 🇨🇴 retires after very successful career
Assos leaves Tudor as official clothing brand 🇨🇭
Fernando Gaviria 🇨🇴 joins Caja Rural-Seguros RGA after Movistar departure
Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe sign Haimer Etxeberria 🇪🇸 from Kern Pharma
November 25, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Four bits of news I've seen in the last couple of days:
Esteban Chaves 🇨🇴 retires after very successful career
Assos leaves Tudor as official clothing brand 🇨🇭
Fernando Gaviria 🇨🇴 joins Caja Rural-Seguros RGA after Movistar departure
Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe sign Haimer Etxeberria 🇪🇸 from Kern Pharma
Esteban Chaves 🇨🇴 retires after very successful career
Assos leaves Tudor as official clothing brand 🇨🇭
Fernando Gaviria 🇨🇴 joins Caja Rural-Seguros RGA after Movistar departure
Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe sign Haimer Etxeberria 🇪🇸 from Kern Pharma
Highlights of the men's 2025 CAC Road Cycling African Championships in Kenya 🇰🇪 with my commentary! 1/3
November 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Highlights of the men's 2025 CAC Road Cycling African Championships in Kenya 🇰🇪 with my commentary! 1/3
One thing we can be sure of is that Ineos Grenadiers will do a classy looking French champs kit
'Maybe three years ago, I didn't want to go, now I'm excited' – How Ineos Grenadiers and Dorian Godon became the perfect match https://www.cyclingnews.com/pro-cycling/teams-riders/maybe-three-years-ago-i-didnt-want-to-go-now-im-excited-how-ineos-grenadiers-and-dorian-godon-became-the-perfect-match/
'Maybe three years ago, I didn't want to go, now I'm excited' – How Ineos Grenadiers and Dorian Godon became the perfect match
The French national champion heads to a foreign team for the first time, with hopes of continuing the British squad's aggressive tactics
www.cyclingnews.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:42 AM
One thing we can be sure of is that Ineos Grenadiers will do a classy looking French champs kit
One thing I've learnt from watching the African Championships is that Ethiopia 🇪🇹 have some fantastic riders coming up through the ranks.
Some very impressive performances by both men and women fron juniors to elite. They have some special talents that could flourish given the right chances.
Some very impressive performances by both men and women fron juniors to elite. They have some special talents that could flourish given the right chances.
November 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM
One thing I've learnt from watching the African Championships is that Ethiopia 🇪🇹 have some fantastic riders coming up through the ranks.
Some very impressive performances by both men and women fron juniors to elite. They have some special talents that could flourish given the right chances.
Some very impressive performances by both men and women fron juniors to elite. They have some special talents that could flourish given the right chances.
A fantastic day of racing with Merhawi Kudus 🇪🇷 taking the win ahead of Awet Aman 🇪🇷 and Oussama Abdellah Mimouni 🇩🇿.
The U23 title taken by Aman 🇪🇷 with Mimouni 🇩🇿 in 2nd and Samuel Niyonkuru 🇷🇼 managing 3rd after crashing earlier in the race covering him in dust and dirt.
A pleasure to commentate on.
The U23 title taken by Aman 🇪🇷 with Mimouni 🇩🇿 in 2nd and Samuel Niyonkuru 🇷🇼 managing 3rd after crashing earlier in the race covering him in dust and dirt.
A pleasure to commentate on.
November 23, 2025 at 3:29 PM
A fantastic day of racing with Merhawi Kudus 🇪🇷 taking the win ahead of Awet Aman 🇪🇷 and Oussama Abdellah Mimouni 🇩🇿.
The U23 title taken by Aman 🇪🇷 with Mimouni 🇩🇿 in 2nd and Samuel Niyonkuru 🇷🇼 managing 3rd after crashing earlier in the race covering him in dust and dirt.
A pleasure to commentate on.
The U23 title taken by Aman 🇪🇷 with Mimouni 🇩🇿 in 2nd and Samuel Niyonkuru 🇷🇼 managing 3rd after crashing earlier in the race covering him in dust and dirt.
A pleasure to commentate on.
It's my dad's favourite day today, it's Stir Up Sunday! The day you traditionally make the Christmas pudding and get the whole family to stir the mixture... Hopefully all the blender stuff will be done before I start commentating today 😂
November 23, 2025 at 11:44 AM
It's my dad's favourite day today, it's Stir Up Sunday! The day you traditionally make the Christmas pudding and get the whole family to stir the mixture... Hopefully all the blender stuff will be done before I start commentating today 😂
Is Remco the current version of Wiggins and Dumoulin? Strong climbers but they really need long TTs to dominate Grand Tours.
🇧🇪 Evenepoel on 40km 🇮🇹 Giro TT rumour
"An effort of at least 45 minutes, tailor-made for me. That's already a good start, a step in the right direction. But we still want to wait for the official presentation ... before defining our ambitions"
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"An effort of at least 45 minutes, tailor-made for me. That's already a good start, a step in the right direction. But we still want to wait for the official presentation ... before defining our ambitions"
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📸 Cor Vos
November 23, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Is Remco the current version of Wiggins and Dumoulin? Strong climbers but they really need long TTs to dominate Grand Tours.
Important knowledge for those who thought they wouldn't see CX this season...
First round of the CX World Cup will be streamed FREE on the UCI youtube tomorrow, all 5 races.!
MJ: www.youtube.com/live/AzSLa-t...
WJ: www.youtube.com/live/lXCCNZo...
Mu23: www.youtube.com/live/EWYUgaW...
WE: www.youtube.com/live/xqJ1r-l...
ME: www.youtube.com/live/tP0PcJl...
MJ: www.youtube.com/live/AzSLa-t...
WJ: www.youtube.com/live/lXCCNZo...
Mu23: www.youtube.com/live/EWYUgaW...
WE: www.youtube.com/live/xqJ1r-l...
ME: www.youtube.com/live/tP0PcJl...
November 22, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Important knowledge for those who thought they wouldn't see CX this season...
It's been a cool day! Looking forward to covering the men's race tomorrow on SuperSport Africa!
November 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
It's been a cool day! Looking forward to covering the men's race tomorrow on SuperSport Africa!
A rather surreal moment for me as my commentary is broadcast live at the finish line in Kwale, Kenya 🇰🇪!
November 22, 2025 at 2:59 PM
A rather surreal moment for me as my commentary is broadcast live at the finish line in Kwale, Kenya 🇰🇪!
I'm live on SuperSport Africa and the SuperSport app from 15:10 🇰🇪 time (12:10 🇬🇧 time).
Not sure if it is available in the UK or Europe as a whole, but it is apparently on the SuperSport app, so have a look around.
Should be a good day of racing with the women's Elite and U23 titles up for grabs.
Not sure if it is available in the UK or Europe as a whole, but it is apparently on the SuperSport app, so have a look around.
Should be a good day of racing with the women's Elite and U23 titles up for grabs.
November 22, 2025 at 10:36 AM
I'm live on SuperSport Africa and the SuperSport app from 15:10 🇰🇪 time (12:10 🇬🇧 time).
Not sure if it is available in the UK or Europe as a whole, but it is apparently on the SuperSport app, so have a look around.
Should be a good day of racing with the women's Elite and U23 titles up for grabs.
Not sure if it is available in the UK or Europe as a whole, but it is apparently on the SuperSport app, so have a look around.
Should be a good day of racing with the women's Elite and U23 titles up for grabs.
Israel-Premier Tech rebrands as Swiss registered NSN Cycling Team from 2026.
nsncyclingteam.com/nsn-and-ston...
nsncyclingteam.com/nsn-and-ston...
NSN and Stoneweg launch the NSN Cycling Team - NSN Cycling Team
A new chapter. A new vision. The international sports and entertainment company NSN (Never Say Never) and Stoneweg, a global investment platform based in Geneva Switzerland, have entered into a joint ...
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November 20, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Israel-Premier Tech rebrands as Swiss registered NSN Cycling Team from 2026.
nsncyclingteam.com/nsn-and-ston...
nsncyclingteam.com/nsn-and-ston...
Very excited to say that I will be commentating on the African Championships 2025 road races for elite women and men this weekend for Premier Sport Africa!
An interesting route for the riders to do with several flat laps of a circuit before a summit finish in Kenya 🇰🇪.
An interesting route for the riders to do with several flat laps of a circuit before a summit finish in Kenya 🇰🇪.
November 20, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Very excited to say that I will be commentating on the African Championships 2025 road races for elite women and men this weekend for Premier Sport Africa!
An interesting route for the riders to do with several flat laps of a circuit before a summit finish in Kenya 🇰🇪.
An interesting route for the riders to do with several flat laps of a circuit before a summit finish in Kenya 🇰🇪.
Anyone else miss that TotalEnergies will ride Cube bikes next season?
The move comes after Cube leave their long-standing partnership with Intermarché-Wanty as the Lotto merger nears completion.
This sees the French squad drop the Enve bikes for 2026.
teamtotalenergies.com/en/le-team-t...
The move comes after Cube leave their long-standing partnership with Intermarché-Wanty as the Lotto merger nears completion.
This sees the French squad drop the Enve bikes for 2026.
teamtotalenergies.com/en/le-team-t...
TotalEnergies and CUBE announce partnership | Team TotalEnergies Pro Cycling
Waldershof-based bicycle manufacturer CUBE will become the official bike sponsor of the French UCI ProTeam TotalEnergies from the 2026 season. Both parties look forward to this new partnership and a s...
teamtotalenergies.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Anyone else miss that TotalEnergies will ride Cube bikes next season?
The move comes after Cube leave their long-standing partnership with Intermarché-Wanty as the Lotto merger nears completion.
This sees the French squad drop the Enve bikes for 2026.
teamtotalenergies.com/en/le-team-t...
The move comes after Cube leave their long-standing partnership with Intermarché-Wanty as the Lotto merger nears completion.
This sees the French squad drop the Enve bikes for 2026.
teamtotalenergies.com/en/le-team-t...
I see Factor are the latest sponsor to be leaving IPT with Scott taking over as the team's bike manufacturer.
Thoughts on Factor leaving? And thoughts on Scott willing to step into the vacant space?
Thoughts on Factor leaving? And thoughts on Scott willing to step into the vacant space?
November 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
I see Factor are the latest sponsor to be leaving IPT with Scott taking over as the team's bike manufacturer.
Thoughts on Factor leaving? And thoughts on Scott willing to step into the vacant space?
Thoughts on Factor leaving? And thoughts on Scott willing to step into the vacant space?
Premier Tech joins St Michel-Preference Home-Auber93 from 2026 after leaving IPT. However, they do not take a name slot on the long list of sponsors already in place for the French squad.
auber93cyclisme.com/bienvenue-a-...
auber93cyclisme.com/bienvenue-a-...
Bienvenue à Premier Tech !
Premier Tech rejoint St Michel – PREFERENCE HOME – Auber93 en tant que partenaire majeur pour les deux prochaines saisons. Ce nouveau soutien s’inscrit pleinement dans le pr…
auber93cyclisme.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Premier Tech joins St Michel-Preference Home-Auber93 from 2026 after leaving IPT. However, they do not take a name slot on the long list of sponsors already in place for the French squad.
auber93cyclisme.com/bienvenue-a-...
auber93cyclisme.com/bienvenue-a-...
Been a wintery morning ❄️
November 19, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Been a wintery morning ❄️
Goes to show that rebranding and changing country registration doesn't mean the links disappear.
🇮🇨 Canary Islands refuse to host 2026 🇪🇸 Vuelta finale if rebranded 🇮🇱 Israel-Premier Tech participate
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📸 Cor Vos
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📸 Cor Vos
November 19, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Goes to show that rebranding and changing country registration doesn't mean the links disappear.
Tonights win for Wales 🏴 against North Macedonia 🇲🇰 (7-1) in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers wasn't on my bingo card!
Not their biggest win, however. That was back in 1888 against Ireland where the Welsh won 11-0.
Not their biggest win, however. That was back in 1888 against Ireland where the Welsh won 11-0.
November 18, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Tonights win for Wales 🏴 against North Macedonia 🇲🇰 (7-1) in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers wasn't on my bingo card!
Not their biggest win, however. That was back in 1888 against Ireland where the Welsh won 11-0.
Not their biggest win, however. That was back in 1888 against Ireland where the Welsh won 11-0.
Mark Renshaw and Heinrich Haussler join Decathlon-CMA CGM team staff for next season
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Mark Renshaw and Heinrich Haussler join the sports management team - DECATHLON AG2R LA MONDIALE TEAM
decathlonag2rlamondialeteam.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Mark Renshaw and Heinrich Haussler join Decathlon-CMA CGM team staff for next season
decathlonag2rlamondialeteam.com/en/mark-rens...
decathlonag2rlamondialeteam.com/en/mark-rens...
João Almeida 🇵🇹 extends contrast with UAE Team Emirates-XRG to 2028
November 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
João Almeida 🇵🇹 extends contrast with UAE Team Emirates-XRG to 2028