Alasdair Fotheringham

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

'We're looking for the green jersey, but it'll be difficult' - Kaden Groves tips Tadej Pogačar as potential rival in hunt for Vuelta a España points classification

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published

News 27-year-old Australian also aiming for 11th Grand Tour stage win of career

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'It only depends on my legs' – João Almeida eyes possible 'Plan B' GC bid alongside teammate Tadej Pogačar at Vuelta a España

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published

2025 Vuelta runner-up will weigh up GC options after opening days of race

Teams & Riders
'I haven't even enjoyed any training this year, it's been that bad' - Mikel Landa in survival mode at the Vuelta a España

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published

News 36-year-old still recovering from a broken pelvis after a crash during Itzulia Basque Country

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'It could be an opportunity to be close in GC' - Opening time trial in Monaco enticing incentive for Wout van Aert's return to Vuelta a España

By Jackie Tyson, Alasdair Fotheringham Published

News Paris-Roubaix winner says ITT course in Monaco 'a bit too technical'

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'I need to race smart' - Tadej Pogačar looking to complete the Grand Slam of Grand Tours in the Vuelta a España, while still looking ahead

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published

News 'Everybody that is here, I expect them to be in top shape, and there are some very, very good riders here. It's never easy' says five-time Tour de France winner

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'Just putting my socks on these last three weeks was the hardest' - Primož Roglič reveals scale of post-crash injuries and challenge to reach Vuelta a España startline

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published

News Slovenian admits after bad training crash 'It's been hard to maintain the positivity'

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'We've had a lot of setbacks this year, starting with me' - non-conformist Richard Carapaz determined to fight for Vuelta a España GC despite injuries blighting EF Education-EasyPost lineup

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published

News Ecuadorian star sees Vuelta as first opportunity to fight for Grand Tour GC in 2026

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Portrait of Tadej Pogačar
'The Vuelta is going to be arduous, even for Tadej' – UAE performance head warns that nobody, not even Pogačar, will have it easy this summer in Spain

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published

Interview Performance head Jeroen Swart discusses build-up and possible race strategies for Slovenian in fight for first-ever victory in Vuelta a España

Interview
Landscape shot at Vuelta a Espana 2025
Gravel, time trials and the 'Angliru of the south' – The five key stages that will decide the Vuelta a España

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Analysis The further south it goes, the tougher the 2026 Vuelta a España gets

Analysis
Leading sprinter and Classics specialist Arnaud De Lie confirms signing with Tudor until end of 2030

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published

News Versatile 24-year-old Belgian fastman moves on after six seasons with Lotto

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Pinarello-Q36.5 sign deal with talented young American racer AJ August for 2027

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published

News Recent winner of Czech Tour inks three-year contract with ProTeam as breakthrough season continues

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Paul Seixas draws a line under intense transfer speculation with confirmation of team for 2027

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published

News Fourth-placed Tour de France finisher to continue with current team for third season

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Primož Roglič expected to race the Vuelta a España but with no GC ambitions

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published

News Multiple champion said to be looking at second half of race as rebuilding of form continues

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From road to gravel then back to road: Why is Wout van Aert racing the Belgian Gravel Championships for the first time ever this Sunday?

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published

News Belgian superstar using gravel race as final build-up for Vuelta a España

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Vuelta a Colombia cancelled mid-race to help prioritise earthquake victim relief

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published

News Nine-day race ends after five stages, Diego Camargo declared winner

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Juan Ayuso focuses on Canadian Classics, World Championships and Monument debut at Il Lombardia for second half of season

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published

News No 2026 Vuelta a España for former podium finisher and multiple stage winner

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'He created what you might call a philosophy' – Giancarlo Ferretti, the 'Iron Sergeant' with a human touch – Obituary

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published

Obituary A guiding force for multiple generations of top riders, from Felice Gimondi to Fabian Cancellara, 'Ferròn' died last week at 85

Obituary
Czech Tour: Riley Sheehan squeezes past Ben Turner to win tight stage 1 sprint

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published

Results US rider takes first leader's jersey of four-day stage race

Results
2027 transfer drama heats up as Grand Tour champion Primoz Roglič reportedly eyes switch to Lotto-Intermarché for next season

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published

News HLN suggests Slovenian veteran could move to WorldTour squad for final part of career

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'I wasn't as close as I thought I might be' - Paula Blasi recognises her first Tour de France Femmes was a tougher learning curve than expected

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published

News Up-and-coming Catalan star took fifth overall on Tour debut, now aiming at World Championships

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NICE, FRANCE - AUGUST 09: Dominika Wlodarczyk of Poland, Paula Blasi Cairol of Spain, Margarita Garcia of Spain, Elisa Longo Borghini of Italy, Silvia Persico of Italy, Maeva Squiban of France and UAE Team L'IMAD celebrate at podium as final best team prize winners during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 9 a 99.2km stage from Nice to Nice / #UCIWWT / on August 09, 2026 in Nice, France. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
From the dominant to the anonymous – Rating every team's Tour de France Femmes performance

By Dani Ostanek, Alasdair Fotheringham, Patrick Fletcher Published

Analysis Analysis of each squad's achievements and shortcomings in the 2026 edition

Analysis
'We can make the race harder, but do we want to?' Tour de France Femmes director Marion Rousse backs variety over difficulty for future route design

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published

News 'The race now forms part of people's daily lives' says race director after success of new format of one-week separation from men's Tour

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'I did a decent race, I can't complain' - Elisa Longo Borghini underlines team collaboration after outpowering Tour de France Femmes race leader Marlen Reusser for third on Ventoux

By Alasdair Fotheringham, Dani Ostanek Published

News Italian National Champion overtook race leader Reusser close to summit

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Tour de Pologne: Jan Christen overcomes late acceleration by Marco Brenner to win stage 5 to Kocierz Resort summit

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published

Results Louis Barré takes final podium spot in massive march of riders closing behind Swiss Champion

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Major changes of crunch 2026 Vuelta a España mountain stage set to test Tadej Pogačar and other top GC contenders

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published

News Double ascent of Cat. 1 Alto de Hazallanas substituted by previously unused Sierra Nevada climb

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