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Alasdair Fotheringham

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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 Alasdair Fotheringham

After three-decade gap, Basque company Etxeondo joins forces again with Movistar as apparel sponsor

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published 27 October 26

News Company first provided team clothing and kit for Movistar back in the 1980s and early 1990s

'I'm fed up with this'- Paul Seixas says making decision about future team after 2027 is an 'increasingly oppressive' process

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published 26 October 26

News Decathlon CMA CGM rider still weighing options but recognises need for early commitment next season

'Not everybody will be happy with the decisions we'll have to take, but we welcome that' - Lidl-Trek management recognise potential pitfalls of their star-studded lineup for 2027

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published 26 October 26

News New signings Filippo Ganna and Felix Gall add to already considerable firepower for German squad

The Zoncolan, the Mortirolo (twice) and the Gavia - 2027 Giro d'Italia set for classic format with return to host of mythical climbs

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published 26 October 26

News First uphill time trial since 2023 and home Grande Partenza also likely with full route publication due on November 3

'I will retire soon' – Marlen Reusser discusses future as she gives thumbs up to Paula Blasi's arrival at Movistar in 2027

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published 23 October 26

News Swiss time trialling giant expects to work well with new teammate for assault on next year's Tour de France Femmes

'It's a question of resetting the balance' – Tour de France boss namechecks Bradley Wiggins and Federico Bahamontes to explain major increase in time trialling on 2027 route

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published 23 October 26

Christian Prudhomme also addresses shortage of major climbs as he aims to provide 'a fight right the way to the end'

'I'm certainly not opposed to it' – Tim Merlier gives cautious thumbs up to teammate Paul Magnier joining him at 2027 Tour de France

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published 23 October 26

News Top 2026 Tour sprinter pleased to have another chance to wear yellow with likely stage 1 bunch sprint finish next summer

'Some haggis and a deep-fried Mars Bar' - Local star Oscar Onley highlights Scottish specialities ahead of 2027 Tour de France

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published 22 October 26

News After major crash wrecked participation chances in 2026, Netcompany Ineos leader says just taking part is the 'first goal'

'Where is the Tour de France Hommes?' - Marlen Reusser calls for greater equality between men’s and women’s Tour de France

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published 22 October 26

News Tour de France organisers reply that race has to evolve at same rate as women's cycling

Local authorities to decide if spectators allowed on Puy de Dôme climb in Tour de France Femmes, say organisers

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published 22 October 26

News Final Tour de France Femmes stage taking place on ecologically protected mountain site where spectators were banned in 2023 Tour

Tour de France route rumours – What is planned for the 2027 race?

By Alasdair Fotheringham, James Moultrie, Matilda Price last updated 20 October 26

Analysis The details we know about next summer's men's Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes, plus all the strongest rumours

Tributes flood in as five-time Italian national champion and top road captain hangs up her wheels

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published 20 October 26

News SD Worx-Protime's Elena Cecchini gets guard of honour at final stage of Eneco Tour

Movistar rider quits team two years early to join influx of Netcompany Ineos signings

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published 20 October 26

News Spain's Javier Romo will be the British team's eighth new signing

'That void is going to be filled' – EF Education-EasyPost management reflect on adapting to top leader Richard Carapaz's exit from 2027 lineup

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published 19 October 26

Analysis Departure of South American star will see US squad refocus their 2027 goals

'I feel a bit freer' - World Champion and Veneto Classic winner Brandon McNulty makes Tour de France stage victory top objective for 2027

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published 19 October 26

News American never expected to take elite men's rainbow jersey, "But anything can happen, it's crazy."

Pyrenees set to return to the fore in 2027 Tour de France

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published 16 October 26

News Mountaintop finish on notoriously difficult Col du Portet could be key climbing stage of race

Netcompany Ineos sign 23-year-old former Tour de l'Avenir winner for 2027

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published 14 October 26

News Talented young Briton Joe Blackmore will be joined by experienced compatriot James Shaw and French climber Clément Champoussin

Giro del Veneto: Alessandro Covi pulls off first win of 2026 with well-timed sprint

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published 14 October 26

Results Jayco AlUla rider tops Charmig, Cosnefroy in ProSeries race

Former Zwift Academy winner Emily Dixon moves up to Canyon-SRAM WorldTour team

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published 14 October 26

News 19-year-old Australian signs contract through to end of 2028

Veneto Women: Liane Lippert rounds out 2026 season with solo summit victory in Italy

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published 14 October 26

Results Adegeest second, Longo Borghini third in last one-day Classic of 2026

TotalEnergies future still hangs in the balance as initial teams registration deadline of October 15 looms

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published 14 October 26

News Historic French ProTeam not planning to make update on future before Thursday according to media reports

'The world caves in on you' - Ion Izagirre reflects on broken wrist injury that wrecked end of 17-year career

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published 3 October 26

Interview Basque star unable to complete final few races after training accident this week

Luka Mezgec announces new role as sports director at top WorldTour team following imminent retirement after European Championships

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published 2 October 26

News Slovenian sprinter, 38, set to hang up wheels after last race at European Road Championships

Ion Izagirre's dream farewell in Il Lombardia wrecked by broken wrist in training accident

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published 1 October 26

News Basque racer, a winner of stages in all three Grand Tours, ends his 17th and final season early after crash

Nairo Quintana to call time on racing career at Giro dell'Emilia, 14 years after winning Italian Classic

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published 1 October 26

News Colombian star hangs up wheels on 16-year career in same race he won back in 2012

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