Sean Russell

Features sub-editor who writes about cycling for @TheTimes. A professional archaeologist for 6 years before

[Sean Russell @SAntoniRussell]

I spent much of Strade Bianche with Pinarello-Q36.5 as they targeted the race with Tom Pidcock

I spoke to Pidcock, Doug Ryder and Kurt Bogaerts and headed out to a feedzone to watch Pogacar pass by like a motorbike...

Read it in @TimesSport here!
https://t.co/ZUTbpkGYmU

[Sean Russell @SAntoniRussell]

The Selfish Gene was the first time I truly understood evolution… one of my most recommended books

It still stands up and it’s interesting that Dawkins thinks there’s still not much he would change 50 years later

[James Marriott @j_amesmarriott]

I enjoyed speaking to Richard Dawkins, to me one of the great post war writers. We talked about his first book The Selfish Gene and his next book, a sci-fi novel, about a Homo erectus "Romeo and Juliet" love story

https://t.co/Xs5AiA65iy

[Sean Russell @SAntoniRussell]

Sure, it was a weaker field... but Vingegaard looks back to his best both physically and mentally.

This Giro victory signals the start of another chapter in the the Vingegaard-Pogacar battle at the Tour de France and I can't wait.

Me for @TimesSport
https://t.co/KNOwv4Vmko

[Times Sport @TimesSport]

🚴 Jonas Vingegaard back to best and ready to revive Tadej Pogacar rivalry

Two years after crash in which he thought he might die, Dane completes set of Grand Tour victories in Italy with Tour de France only one month away

✍️ @SAntoniRussell

https://t.co/cDnjIGY2rK

[Sean Russell @SAntoniRussell]

I have just finished this by @Longshanks1307 and enjoyed every moment of it.

Despite studying archaeology I’ve never fully understood the Anglo-Saxons (so totally lost in numerous Aethels) until I read this.

Next up, The Norman Conquest!

[Sean Russell @SAntoniRussell]

Concussions are a complicated issue in cycling. The protocols are there and they are good, but logistically they are hard to always adhere to.

There is also the culture of riders "bravely" struggling on to compete with.

I wrote about it for @TimesSport
https://t.co/cLDVMbOZwK

[Sean Russell @SAntoniRussell]

Concussions are a complicated issue in cycling. The protocols are there and they are good, but logistically they are hard to always adhere to.

There is also the culture of riders "bravely" struggling on to compete with.

I wrote about it for @TimesSport
https://t.co/cLDVMbOZwK

[Times Sport @TimesSport]

🚲 Does cycling have a concussion problem?

Adam Yates was initially cleared of symptoms before being forced to withdraw from Giro d’Italia following heavy fall, highlighting sport’s complicated issue with brain injuries

✍️ @SAntoniRussell

https://t.co/unq8ehsf4d

[Sean Russell @SAntoniRussell]

The third week of the Giro d'Italia is now a glorified training camp for Vingegaard - he may even let Piganzoli go in search of the Queen Stage on Friday...

Pogacar will surely be paying attention to Vingegaard's domination. Me for @TimesSport
https://t.co/RTH1C26RQ8

[Sean Russell @SAntoniRussell]

Apparently it’s the feast day of the Venerable Bede (@holland_tom)

Perfect day to visit Sutton Hoo then

[Times Sport @TimesSport]

Meet Vuelta winner who bought a road bike only after car broke down

Paula Blasi was forced to give up running because of injury. Now she has seen off the best in only her second year as a professional cyclist

✍️ @SamMunnery
https://t.co/BypuN20ea7

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

LIFT IT UP ©️

[Dans la Musette @DansLaMusette]

Remco avec le maillot d'Arsenal à l'entraînement. Canon.

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

The Arsenal. Your Premier League champions.

[Sean Russell @SAntoniRussell]

The hours I spent on that floor (working, as well as studying) were some of the best of my archaeology degree...

I made so many discoveries I wouldn't have online - scanning bookshelves is what makes libraries special. This seems a real shame and a huge loss for students

[Georgy Kantor @GeorgyKantor]

Astonishingly, Cardiff University is adding insult to injury in its cuts by closing their Humanities library with a three-week notice. Do sign the petition against it: https://t.co/KvitUpF4VA via @38degrees

[Times Sport @TimesSport]

Jonas Vingegaard puts wind up Giro rivals as he masters blustery conditions

Multiple Tour de France winner grinds down rivals as he comes alive during difficult stage seven in his bid to win the Grand Tour event at first attempt

By @SAntoniRussell ⬇️

https://t.co/fIumoQDVrq

[Sean Russell @SAntoniRussell]

Also, this is why I love the Giro d'Italia... finds a way of throwing up stages like this even without GC action

Having said that, not sure I'd have given Eulálio quite so much time

[Sean Russell @SAntoniRussell]

Crazy win for Igor Arrieta at @giroditalia - ridiculously hard-earned stage for the UAE rider after a fall and going off-course all under torrential rain

Pink jersey for Afonso Eulálio but had nothing left at the end

[Sean Russell @SAntoniRussell]

Crazy win for Igor Arrieta at @giroditalia - ridiculously hard-earned stage for the UAE rider after a fall and going off-course all under torrential rain

Pink jersey for Afonso Eulálio but had nothing left at the end

[Sean Russell @SAntoniRussell]

Has there only been three stages of the Giro d'Italia?

🩹 Adam Yates out
🚵 UCI race-restart procedure "not put in place"
🇮🇹 And a note of caution for the excellent Pellizzari

Read my rest-day piece for @TimesSport
https://t.co/NPfb7mem5U

[Times Sport @TimesSport]

🚴 Three stages, two mass crashes: Adam Yates withdraws from Giro d’Italia amid questions over race safety

@SAntoniRussell reports ⤵️

https://t.co/Xbm74IACIl

[Ciro Scognamiglio @cirogazzetta]

Advanced info @Gazzetta_it - Adam Yates @TeamEmiratesUAE won't start for @giroditalia stage 3 today, sources confirmed us @cycling_podcast