
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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'A small sacrifice' - CPA President Adam Hansen calls for cancellation of stages to deter protests
By Alasdair Fotheringham last updated
News Former racer argues absence of racing would take away protestors' platform

Road European Championships: France celebrates elite TTT mixed relay title on home roads
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Results Italy dethroned to the silver medals and Switzerland takes bronze

'It's almost over' - Arkéa-B&B Hotels boss makes impassioned last plea for new sponsor as final deadline looms
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News October 15 final date for presentation of 2026 financial dossier to UCI looms

Road European Championships: Norway demolishes opposition for clear victory in junior TTT mixed relay
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Results France claims silver, 34 seconds down, Poland nets bronze

Former Italian pro Stefano Casagranda dies at 52 after long illness
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Lone victory in tough, snow-struck stage of 1996 Paris-Nice amongst wins

'Toughest ever Road World Championships course' sees lowest total of elite men finishers in 30 years
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Last rider across the line in 30th more than 12 minutes down on winner Tadej Pogačar

Road World Championships: Unstoppable Tadej Pogačar seals consecutive men’s road race victories after 66km solo break
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Results Dropped Remco Evenpoel chases after numerous mechanicals to claim silver. Ben Healy takes bronze.

Remco Evenepoel's World Championships bid facing big setbacks after losing time on climbs, two bike changes and delayed team vehicle
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Belgian forced to chase back on as Tadej Pogačar and Isaac Del Toro go for broke
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