Andy McGrath
@andy-mcgrath.bsky.social
Freelance sports journalist and award-winning author, writing biographies about Tom Simpson and Frank Vandenbroucke. Formerly editor of Rouleur.
Tadej Pogacar: Unstoppable biography, out now! 📕
Tadej Pogacar: Unstoppable biography, out now! 📕
My book, Tadej Pogačar: Unstoppable, is out today!
It is the first in-depth biography of modern cycling's greatest, charting his dazzling rise to the top, full of fresh stories, insight and interviews with those close to him.
Order it here: tinyurl.com/Pogibook 📙 @bloomsburysport.bsky.social
It is the first in-depth biography of modern cycling's greatest, charting his dazzling rise to the top, full of fresh stories, insight and interviews with those close to him.
Order it here: tinyurl.com/Pogibook 📙 @bloomsburysport.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 9:59 AM
My book, Tadej Pogačar: Unstoppable, is out today!
It is the first in-depth biography of modern cycling's greatest, charting his dazzling rise to the top, full of fresh stories, insight and interviews with those close to him.
Order it here: tinyurl.com/Pogibook 📙 @bloomsburysport.bsky.social
It is the first in-depth biography of modern cycling's greatest, charting his dazzling rise to the top, full of fresh stories, insight and interviews with those close to him.
Order it here: tinyurl.com/Pogibook 📙 @bloomsburysport.bsky.social
Possibly the most depressing film I’ve ever seen, but a great turn from Jannik Sinner in it
October 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Possibly the most depressing film I’ve ever seen, but a great turn from Jannik Sinner in it
Let's see if there is time to fit one more result in the book 🏆
The first biography of Tadej Pogačar is out in four weeks, giving the inside line on his runaway success story.
It'll be published in many different European languages too, not just English 🇪🇺
The first biography of Tadej Pogačar is out in four weeks, giving the inside line on his runaway success story.
It'll be published in many different European languages too, not just English 🇪🇺
October 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Let's see if there is time to fit one more result in the book 🏆
The first biography of Tadej Pogačar is out in four weeks, giving the inside line on his runaway success story.
It'll be published in many different European languages too, not just English 🇪🇺
The first biography of Tadej Pogačar is out in four weeks, giving the inside line on his runaway success story.
It'll be published in many different European languages too, not just English 🇪🇺
I'm delighted to announce that my new book, Tadej Pogačar: Unstoppable, will come out on November 6th.
Published by @bloomsburysport.bsky.social, it is the first in-depth biography of modern cycling's greatest.
Available for pre-order now.
Published by @bloomsburysport.bsky.social, it is the first in-depth biography of modern cycling's greatest.
Available for pre-order now.
July 28, 2025 at 3:22 PM
I'm delighted to announce that my new book, Tadej Pogačar: Unstoppable, will come out on November 6th.
Published by @bloomsburysport.bsky.social, it is the first in-depth biography of modern cycling's greatest.
Available for pre-order now.
Published by @bloomsburysport.bsky.social, it is the first in-depth biography of modern cycling's greatest.
Available for pre-order now.
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July 28, 2025 at 7:37 AM
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Tadej Pogačar: unstoppable
Today’s L’Equipe front page 💨
Today’s L’Equipe front page 💨
July 18, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Tadej Pogačar: unstoppable
Today’s L’Equipe front page 💨
Today’s L’Equipe front page 💨
While writing my next book, I came across a @cyclingweekly.com article with bookmaker odds noting Mark Padun as joint-seventh favourite for the 2021 Tour de France.
Mad times.
(He didn't make the Bahrain Victorious team that year and has never raced it.)
Mad times.
(He didn't make the Bahrain Victorious team that year and has never raced it.)
June 27, 2025 at 6:13 AM
While writing my next book, I came across a @cyclingweekly.com article with bookmaker odds noting Mark Padun as joint-seventh favourite for the 2021 Tour de France.
Mad times.
(He didn't make the Bahrain Victorious team that year and has never raced it.)
Mad times.
(He didn't make the Bahrain Victorious team that year and has never raced it.)
The beautiful game. Doping? Of course not! 💉 ⚽️ 🙄
Also, while cycling is reliant on endurance, the lack of recognition of the skill involved - eg. positioning or descending mountains at 100km/h - gets tiresome.
@theathletic.bsky.social
Also, while cycling is reliant on endurance, the lack of recognition of the skill involved - eg. positioning or descending mountains at 100km/h - gets tiresome.
@theathletic.bsky.social
June 20, 2025 at 7:33 AM
The beautiful game. Doping? Of course not! 💉 ⚽️ 🙄
Also, while cycling is reliant on endurance, the lack of recognition of the skill involved - eg. positioning or descending mountains at 100km/h - gets tiresome.
@theathletic.bsky.social
Also, while cycling is reliant on endurance, the lack of recognition of the skill involved - eg. positioning or descending mountains at 100km/h - gets tiresome.
@theathletic.bsky.social
One French GC talent may hide another
June 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
One French GC talent may hide another
Bought at my local Waterstones, excited to read the latest from @nigetassell.bsky.social
June 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Bought at my local Waterstones, excited to read the latest from @nigetassell.bsky.social
Jealous of the Giro d'Italia, finishing in the ancient, awe-inspiring city of Matera today 😍
One day, I'll be back (maybe for New Year's Eve, why not?)
One day, I'll be back (maybe for New Year's Eve, why not?)
May 14, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Jealous of the Giro d'Italia, finishing in the ancient, awe-inspiring city of Matera today 😍
One day, I'll be back (maybe for New Year's Eve, why not?)
One day, I'll be back (maybe for New Year's Eve, why not?)
Late to the party on this one, but a very enjoyable read ⬇️
April 28, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Late to the party on this one, but a very enjoyable read ⬇️
Made it to the sea at Finale Ligure 🌊 🚊
March 22, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Made it to the sea at Finale Ligure 🌊 🚊
Train is taking the strain this weekend - I’m getting the direct train from Pavia to Sanremo 🚊
March 22, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Train is taking the strain this weekend - I’m getting the direct train from Pavia to Sanremo 🚊
Milano-Sanremo 2025 rolls out of Pavia. It’s not raining yet!
March 22, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Milano-Sanremo 2025 rolls out of Pavia. It’s not raining yet!
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March 22, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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Breakfast the right way 🇮🇹 ☕️
March 22, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Breakfast the right way 🇮🇹 ☕️
Good morning from Pavia for Milan-Sanremo. It’s doing that vapoury almost rain thing
March 22, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Good morning from Pavia for Milan-Sanremo. It’s doing that vapoury almost rain thing
Eddy Merckx on Pogacar’s Hell of the North bid: “Tadej should do Roubaix, and he can win it. Risk? There’s risk at every race.” (Via @mm-gazzetta-sport.bsky.social)
March 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Eddy Merckx on Pogacar’s Hell of the North bid: “Tadej should do Roubaix, and he can win it. Risk? There’s risk at every race.” (Via @mm-gazzetta-sport.bsky.social)
Pogi mania in Pavia on the eve of Milano-Sanremo 😮💨
March 21, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Pogi mania in Pavia on the eve of Milano-Sanremo 😮💨
The UCI need to introduce a rule which requires winners of races with trophies missing middles to pull wacky faces 😛
Look, the Milano-Sanremo trofeo is begging for the Jorgenson treatment
Look, the Milano-Sanremo trofeo is begging for the Jorgenson treatment
March 20, 2025 at 9:28 AM
The UCI need to introduce a rule which requires winners of races with trophies missing middles to pull wacky faces 😛
Look, the Milano-Sanremo trofeo is begging for the Jorgenson treatment
Look, the Milano-Sanremo trofeo is begging for the Jorgenson treatment
Just going through the Milan-Sanremo odds. Is this Cavendish bloke worth sticking some money on?
March 5, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Just going through the Milan-Sanremo odds. Is this Cavendish bloke worth sticking some money on?
Tim Merlier moments after crashing while celebrating victory at the UAE Tour. Appeared to hit someone on the side of the road after cornering post-race at speed
February 21, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Tim Merlier moments after crashing while celebrating victory at the UAE Tour. Appeared to hit someone on the side of the road after cornering post-race at speed
Jebel Jais finish at the UAE Tour: you beauty
February 19, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Jebel Jais finish at the UAE Tour: you beauty
Get yourself a teammate like Bert Van Lerberghe
Finishes his time-trial and immediately goes to cheer on his friend Tim Merlier
Finishes his time-trial and immediately goes to cheer on his friend Tim Merlier
February 18, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Get yourself a teammate like Bert Van Lerberghe
Finishes his time-trial and immediately goes to cheer on his friend Tim Merlier
Finishes his time-trial and immediately goes to cheer on his friend Tim Merlier