
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.
Latest articles by Alasdair Fotheringham

Former Soudal-QuickStep boss Patrick Lefevere leaves hospital after over three weeks of treatment
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
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
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
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
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
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?
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
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
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
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
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
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
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
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
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Petition started over concerns over potential spectators numbers in sensitive high mountains area

'I signed a contract until 2030 and I will stick with that' – Tadej Pogačar denies plans for early retirement
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Slovenian reportedly eying repeat of 2024 season start at Strade Bianche in 2026

'Cycling should stay free' – new president of race organisers association Javier Guillén adds voice to opposition on ticketing spectators
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Vuelta a España boss Guillén replaces Tour de France boss Christian Prudhomme as head of AIOCC

TotalEnergies deny reports that team manager Jean-René Bernaudeau will retire at end of 2025 season
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Long-standing French manager to continue in 2026 for 27th season at the helm of ProTeam

Man convicted of killing of former Junior World Champion Marlon Pérez receives 33-year jail sentence
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Colombian ex-racer fatally stabbed on October 3, 2024

'Something completely different' – Visma-Lease a Bike pro Tiesj Benoot swaps bikes for books to launch local reading week
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Belgian's off-season includes opening local library reading week in his home village

Retirement class of 2025 – the riders calling time on their career
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Analysis From Nino Schurter to Ellen van Dijk, Lizzie Deignan and Geraint Thomas, there's a long list of top names leaving the professional side of the sport

Pro-Palestine protester in 2025 Tour de France receives €300 fine for running onto Toulouse stage finish
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News The protester, a 26-year-old student, was demonstrating against the presence of the Israel-Premier Tech squad in the Tour

Long-awaited Vuelta a España return to Canary Islands in 2026 cancelled due to alleged lack of clarity over Israel team
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Usual finale in Madrid likely to be replaced by final stage in southern Spain

Vuelta a España runner-up and Tour de Suisse winner João Almeida extends contract at UAE Team Emirates-XRG to 2028
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Portuguese star enjoyed most successful season to date in 2025

Flat 40km time trial could tempt Remco Evenepoel to race 2026 Giro d'Italia
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Unconfirmed Belgian media reports of lengthy second week race against the clock next May

Tour de France owners ASO dismiss idea of paid ticketing system for spectators at cycling races
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Proposal floated by former team manager Jérôme Pineau gets short shrift from cycling's biggest race organiser

Q36.5 sign Sam Bennett to complete 2026 line-up
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Irish sprinter inks one-year deal after two seasons at Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale

'I made mistakes' - Isaac del Toro gives full analysis of why he lost 2025 Giro d'Italia on Colle delle Finestre
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Young Mexican star blames own lack of experience and insufficient information as combining to cause his defeat

What the Visma-Lease a Bike 2025 Vuelta a España documentary really tells us about Jonas Vingegaard's win
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Analysis Hour-long film provides powerful, if patchy, insight into victory in the most turbulent Grand Tour of the 21st century

'It makes me cross, but it pushes me on' – 2019 Tour de France winner Egan Bernal says Tadej Pogačar's superiority creates double sense of frustration and motivation
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Ongoing quest for fresh Colombian talent hampered by dearth of support networks in Europe, Ineos Grenadiers rider claims

Cyclocross star Lars van der Haar, 34, to retire at end of season
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Former double U23 World Champion and European Championships winner to end career in 2026

Tour de France 2026 contenders – Analysing the riders who will be in the battle for yellow next July
By Dani Ostanek, Alasdair Fotheringham published
Contenders Following the route announcement, here's the current state of affairs regarding the favourites, the outsiders and the total dark horses
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