Latest articles by Alasdair Fotheringham
'It means everything to me' – Amstel Gold Race winner Mattias Skjelmose extends contract with Lidl-Trek through to 2028
News Dane will target Ardennes Classics in 2026 before riding in support of Juan Ayuso at Tour de France
'I hope I don't stop writing this book' - Analysing Tadej Pogačar's continued drive to tear up conventional script with impressively ambitious 2026 calendar
Feature Combination of cobbled Classics and Tour de France targets maintains Slovenian in class of his own
Tadej Pogačar eyes Paris-Roubaix victory and historic fifth Tour de France title as focal points of confirmed 2026 racing programme
News World Champion chasing a fifth yellow jersey to equal the sport's greats alongside Miguel Induráin, Bernard Hinault, Eddy Merckx, and Jacques Anquetil
João Almeida skips Tour de France in favour of Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España in 2026
News Tadej Pogačar to attempt fifth Tour title without Portuguese rider in support
'I already miss it' - Why Isabella Holmgren is setting cyclocross aside for the season
News Canadian double under-23 MTB world champion aiming for more road success in 2026
'For me, Mads is the leader' – Juan Ayuso to share Tour de France ambitions with Pedersen, but will still target podium in 2026
News Spanish star to start season at Volta ao Algarve after breaking UAE Team Emirates-XRG contract early to join German team
Picnic-PostNL men's and women's WorldTour licence initially limited to single year as full list of 2026-2028 WT teams released
News Roland not among the registered teams, Lotto-Intermarché fusion formally confirmed, NSN also admitted to men's WorldTour
'Toughest Vuelta a España in ten years' set to include up to nine summit finishes in 2026
News Final showdown in mountains of eastern Andalusia preceded by two time trials
'It seemed impossible' – Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe pull plane to take-off at training camp
News Nine-rider formation tow glider plane to flight using only human energy in world first
Portuguese star João Almeida likely set for home start in opening races of 2026 season
News 2025 Tour de Suisse and Itzulia Basque Country winner due to begin race at Volta ao Algarve
'The uncertainty got to be something of a burden' – Protracted exit saga of Remco Evenepoel from Soudal-QuickStep not ideal, says team boss
News CEO Jurgen Foré convinced that new chapter in Soudal-QuickStep's already lengthy history about to begin in 2026
'I don't think I'll stay in cycling' - Jonas Vingegaard reveals no plans for career in sport after retirement
News Dane points to carpentry as one potential work option after hanging up his wheels
Ineos Grenadiers continue major staff overhaul with appointment of Elia Viviani and Daryl Impey as sports directors
News Addition of recently retired Olympic gold medallist and former Tour de France leader to team management follows Geraint Thomas' new role as Head of Racing
'We always wanted to work discreetly' – Dates for team camp and presentation of new Intermarché-Lotto team finalised as reports of progress emerge
News New jersey design '90% complete', some financial questions still rumoured to need resolving
'It's no secret, the big goal is winning the Tour de France again' confirms Geraint Thomas after being appointed Director of Racing at Ineos Grenadiers
News Thomas highlights that working with and learning from Dave Brailsford is key part of his new role
Former Soudal-QuickStep boss Patrick Lefevere leaves hospital after over three weeks of treatment
News No indication given as to exact nature of illness, but Belgian says he is 'on the right path'
'I find the constant hyping up a little bit troubling' – Romain Bardet warns against overly high short-term expectations surrounding Paul Seixas
News Retired stage racing star says keeping carefree attitude key to long-term success
'A natural next step' – Geraint Thomas named as Director of Racing at Ineos Grenadiers following retirement
News Welshman will continue in management role with team where he's spent most of his career
Tadej Pogačar's final challenges: the Vuelta a España – a Grand Tour too far, or an easy box to tick?
Feature Would a Vuelta a España bid be a walk in the park to Madrid for the all-conquering UAE leader, or could the race actually be much tougher than it looks on paper for him to win?
Could Remco Evenepoel finally make his debut in the Tour of Flanders in 2026? Odds are increasing again, say Belgian media
News Latest twist in Evenepoel's race program saga points towards Belgian potentially making it to De Ronde startline next April
'If anybody can give Pogačar a headache, it's Vingegaard' – Alberto Contador says Dane remains top rival for Tour de France
News Former Spanish great praises Pogačar for Paris-Roubaix participation
Getting ahead or staying afloat? How Visma-Lease a Bike's low-key rider recruitment strategy for 2026 could still help keep the team on top
Analysis Men's squad may face some major strategy changes after departures of leading Dutch sprinter Olav Kooij and Classics specialist Dylan van Baarle
2026 Tour de France use of Col de Sarenne sparks opposition from local environmentalists
News Petition started over concerns over potential spectators numbers in sensitive high mountains area
