
Alasdair Fotheringham
Alasdair Fotheringham has been reporting on cycling since 1991. He has covered every Tour de France since 1992 bar one, as well as numerous other bike races of all shapes and sizes, ranging from the Olympic Games in 2008 to the now sadly defunct Subida a Urkiola hill climb in Spain. As well as working for Cyclingnews, he has also written for The Independent, The Guardian, ProCycling, The Express and Reuters.
Latest articles by

Six moments that defined the 2025 Vuelta a España
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Analysis The turning points of a brutally difficult race and the 'saddest Vuelta in history'

Eyewitness: Destroyed barricades, flares and police lines – the unfolding turmoil that stopped the Vuelta a España reaching the final finish line in Madrid
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Eyewitness As riders celebrated on the road in the early kilometres of stage 21 ominous signs mounted around the pro-Palestine protest lined barriers of the final circuit

Vuelta a España ends in chaos and disturbances as pro-Palestine demonstrators take over Madrid circuit
By Alasdair Fotheringham last updated
News Race barriers torn down amidst mixture of peaceful protests and running street battles

'A weight off my shoulders' - Tom Pidcock makes his peace with Grand Tours after third place overall in Vuelta a España
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Briton says first Grand Tour podium finish 'definitely marking a change in my relationship with these races'

A 'deep well' of historical and political context – Why are there so many pro-Palestine protests at the Vuelta a España?
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Feature Four stages altered so far and security radically heightened as protests repeatedly affect 2025 race

'We tried and that's what matters' - João Almeida satisfied with second place at Vuelta a España after sickness limits options in final week
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News 27-year-old set to secure second Grand Tour podium finish of career

'I've always dreamed of winning this' - Jonas Vingegaard within sight of taking first-ever Vuelta a España after Bola del Mundo victory
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Dane overcomes last mountain challenge to all but secure general classification victory

'It was impressive to see' - Sepp Kuss celebrates Jonas Vingegaard's Vuelta a España victory atop Bola del Mundo
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Colorado climber finishes second on final mountain stage
The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!
Latest on Cyclingnews
-
Six moments that defined the 2025 Vuelta a España
The turning points of a brutally difficult race and the 'saddest Vuelta in history' -
Eyewitness: Destroyed barricades, flares and police lines – the unfolding turmoil that stopped the Vuelta a España reaching the final finish line in Madrid
As riders celebrated on the road in the early kilometres of stage 21 ominous signs mounted around the pro-Palestine protest lined barriers of the final circuit -
Vuelta a España ends in chaos and disturbances as pro-Palestine demonstrators take over Madrid circuit
Race barriers torn down amidst mixture of peaceful protests and running street battles
-
'A weight off my shoulders' - Tom Pidcock makes his peace with Grand Tours after third place overall in Vuelta a España
Briton says first Grand Tour podium finish 'definitely marking a change in my relationship with these races' -
A 'deep well' of historical and political context – Why are there so many pro-Palestine protests at the Vuelta a España?
Four stages altered so far and security radically heightened as protests repeatedly affect 2025 race -
'We tried and that's what matters' - João Almeida satisfied with second place at Vuelta a España after sickness limits options in final week
27-year-old set to secure second Grand Tour podium finish of career
-
'I've always dreamed of winning this' - Jonas Vingegaard within sight of taking first-ever Vuelta a España after Bola del Mundo victory
Dane overcomes last mountain challenge to all but secure general classification victory -
'It was impressive to see' - Sepp Kuss celebrates Jonas Vingegaard's Vuelta a España victory atop Bola del Mundo
Colorado climber finishes second on final mountain stage -
'The biggest performance of my career' - Tom Pidcock celebrates breakthrough for first Grand Tour podium at Vuelta a España
Briton set to finish third overall in Madrid on Sunday behind Jonas Vingegaard and João Almeida