
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

'Toughest Vuelta a España in ten years' set to include up to nine summit finishes in 2026
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Final showdown in mountains of eastern Andalusia preceded by two time trials

'It seemed impossible' – Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe pull plane to take-off at training camp
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Nine-rider formation tow glider plane to flight using only human energy in world first

Portuguese star João Almeida likely set for home start in opening races of 2026 season
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News 2025 Tour de Suisse and Itzulia Basque Country winner due to begin race at Volta ao Algarve

'The uncertainty got to be something of a burden' – Protracted exit saga of Remco Evenepoel from Soudal-QuickStep not ideal, says team boss
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News CEO Jurgen Foré convinced that new chapter in Soudal-QuickStep's already lengthy history about to begin in 2026

'I don't think I'll stay in cycling' - Jonas Vingegaard reveals no plans for career in sport after retirement
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Dane points to carpentry as one potential work option after hanging up his wheels

Ineos Grenadiers continue major staff overhaul with appointment of Elia Viviani and Daryl Impey as sports directors
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Addition of recently retired Olympic gold medallist and former Tour de France leader to team management follows Geraint Thomas' new role as Head of Racing

'We always wanted to work discreetly' – Dates for team camp and presentation of new Intermarché-Lotto team finalised as reports of progress emerge
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News New jersey design '90% complete', some financial questions still rumoured to need resolving

'It's no secret, the big goal is winning the Tour de France again' confirms Geraint Thomas after being appointed Director of Racing at Ineos Grenadiers
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Thomas highlights that working with and learning from Dave Brailsford is key part of his new role

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
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