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

'He was stopped there forever' - brutal Giro d'Italia crash sees GC contender Derek Gee-West injured and lose time after long lone chase
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Canadian manages to limit losses to a minute as neutralised race restarted before he regains contact with main group

'The most important thing is that the guys manage to recover' – UAE Team Emirates-XRG rue tough day at Giro d'Italia as five riders crash
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Jay Vine and Marc Soler abandon after bad mass crash on stage 2 as a visibly bloodied Adam Yates loses nearly 14 minutes

'You have to be humble in the Giro' - Sepp Kuss not taking 'plan B' role for Jonas Vingegaard in Giro d'Italia
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News 'It's all in for Jonas and and and we have the team, for helping with that,' says American

'We also had our plan and we did exactly the opposite' - How Soudal-Quickstep avoided disaster to deliver Paul Magnier to Giro d'Italia victory
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Dries Van Gestel instrumental in chasing down late challengers before Magnier powers away to win

'My legs weren't there' – Top favourite Jonathan Milan unable to fulfill dream of first pink jersey at Giro d'Italia
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Lidl-Trek fast man uses up valuable energy after losing contact with teammates in final sprint, finishes fourth

'I packed my suitcase as soon as I had the call' – Young Brit Josh Giddings plunged into last-minute Grand Tour debut at Giro d'Italia
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
22-year-old received final confirmation of participation on Wednesday, reaches race less than 36 hours before start

'He's given me a few tricks and tips' – Giro d'Italia GC contender Adam Yates garners advice and tactics from brother Simon's victory
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Analysis 33-year-old sole GC leader for UAE Team Emirates-XRG after João Almeida unable to take part

'I'm a little more motivated' - Jonathan Milan eyes first lead in Giro d'Italia on Friday in rare opportunity for sprinters and a grasp of jersey with home connection
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Lidl-Trek fastman top contender for first pink jersey of race

'The stress just drains you' – What Jonas Vingegaard can expect from his first Giro d'Italia
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Interview Italian Visma-Lease a Bike teammate Edoardo Affini runs the rule over the Dane's Giro debut, and what exactly makes the Corsa Rosa so challenging

Glory days: Netcompany-Ineos start the long battle to revive past Grand Tour success at the Giro d'Italia
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Analysis First race with sponsor rebrand with Egan Bernal and Thymen Arensman as co-leaders

'The Giro d'Italia always produces surprises' – Vincenzo Nibali warns top 2026 contender Jonas Vingegaard about Grand Tour's innate unpredictability
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Former double winner says compatriot Guilio Pellizzari should be aiming for podium

'A complete disappointment' – Former winner and podium finisher Richard Carapaz will not start 2026 Giro d'Italia
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Following the withdrawals of João Almeida and Mikel Landa, another major GC favourite drops out

Tour of Turkey: Stanisław Aniołkowski speeds to first win in three years in stage 4 bunch sprint finish
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Results Cofidis rider beats Riley Pickrell and Davide Persico to the line in Fethiye

'It would be a dream team for Jonas' – former Tour de France winner Bjarne Riis argues Vingegaard should consider switching to Netcompany-Ineos
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Ex-racer argues new Danish sponsor might offer great opportunity for Vingegaard to move on

Tour de Romandie: Dorian Godon wins prologue as Tadej Pogačar falls short
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Results Jakob Søderqvist, Ivo Oliveira power to second and third

Tom Pidcock adds first-ever participation in Eschborn-Frankfurt to schedule as a build for race condition
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News More demanding 2026 route at one-day German race suited for Briton, although no specific goals set

Former USPro Nationals medallist accepts 16-month sanction for Whereabouts Failure
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Evan Boyle had three whereabouts failures in space of 12 months

Mikel Landa the latest rider forced out of Giro d'Italia as scans reveal pelvis fracture that was missed initially
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Former double podium finisher still recovering from Itzulia Basque Country crash and fracture that was 'difficult to identify at first'

'I just won't quite be ready' – João Almeida ruled out of Giro d'Italia
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
UAE Team Emirates leader has been struggling with sickness in recent weeks

O Gran Camiño: Adam Yates storms to first win of 2026 on stage 4, moves into race lead with dominant climbing performance
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Results British rider takes control atop Alto de Cabeza de Meda on Queen stage with one day of racing remaining

All-time cycling great Eddy Merckx has sixth hip operation in six months
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Operation reported successful 'but now we have to wait and see'

'No excuses regarding Matteo' – home side Visma-Lease a Bike pinning hopes on Jorgenson for Amstel Gold Race
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News American 'has been training specifically for these races' says team coach

Two weeks after training crash, young Spanish professional remains in intensive care
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Jaume Guardeño in 'critical but stable' condition after suffering head injuries in fall and collision with car
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