
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.
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'To be honest, I didn't expect that' – New Danish talent Albert Philipsen takes notable step up in Tre Valli Varesine with second behind Tadej Pogačar
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Nineteen-year-old set to end standout debut WorldTour season at Paris-Tours

'The legs should be good for Saturday' - Tre Valli Varesine victory underlines Tadej Pogačar's already overwhelming favourite status for Il Lombardia
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News World Champion poised for bid for record-equalling fifth victory in Race of Falling Leaves

Binche-Chimay-Binche: Jordi Meeus wins in reduced bunch sprint
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Results Belgian beats Nils Eekhoff and Christophe Laporte to the line

'Chances are the bike's staying in the garage for a while' - Mathieu van der Poel opts for gentle return to training
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Dutch star says Paris-Roubaix, Tour de France and MTB World Championships all remain on his radar for 2026 and beyond

'I raced and trained with fear and pain' – Alexandre Vinokourov announces retirement at 23
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Son of all-time Kazakhstani great concludes fleeting pro career at Le Tour de Langkawi

'Great for the riders' - CPA President Adam Hansen argues that upcoming Israel-Premier Tech name-change and rebrand will have positive impact for team members
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News CPA President says he discussed team's situation with owner Sylvan Adams during Rwanda Road World Championships

'I feel like I'm coming back to life' - Thibau Nys gears up for intense winter of cyclocross with 22 races
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Belgian star back on track for November 1 start after scrapping Canadian classics from road program

'He won the best-of-the-rest race' – French National Coach Thomas Voeckler heaps praise on breakthrough ride to bronze at European Championships by 19-year-old Paul Seixas
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Latest top performance confirms teenage racer as France's fast-rising new star

'A long solo? Never say never' - Tadej Pogačar won't rule out repeat trademark lone breakaway in upcoming European Road Championships
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News With new World Champion's jersey in his possession, Slovenian feeling 'really good' despite lengthy journey back to Europe
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