Latest articles by Alasdair Fotheringham
2024 Vuelta a España runner-up Ben O'Connor abandons race on road to Angliru
Australian reportedly suffering from injuries incurred in crash on Larra Belagua stage
'It's the kind of climb you live for' - 2023 Vuelta a España winner Sepp Kuss relishing return to Angliru
Visma-Lease a Bike racer feels ultra-steep Angliru favours climbing technique of teammate Jonas Vingegaard
Vuelta a España 2025 stage 13 preview - How hard will Jonas Vingegaard strike on the crunch ascent of the Angliru?
Stage preview Dane expecting full-scale battle against GC rivals on Spain's toughest single climb
'I'm jealous of everything in his career' - Michal Kwiatkowski pays tribute to teammate Geraint Thomas as Welshman rides last race
News Former World Champion unlikely to race in Kigali, but Polish star is up for a full program of autumn races
'We can't go on like this' - former Vuelta a España winner Sepp Kuss calls for increased safety after pro-Palestine protests lead to stage 11 suspension
Visma-Lease a Bike racer says had expected protests over Israel-Premier Tech in Bilbao
Eyewitness: Post-stage interviews, police lines, demonstrators and no winner – How stage 11 of the Vuelta a España blurred into chaos
Eyewitness Pro-Palestine protests at finish caused race to be suspended three kilometres from the line
'We hope decisions will be taken quickly' - Vuelta a España organisers remain cagey about continuing participation of Israel-Premier Tech squad after stage partly suspended due to pro-Palestine protests
News Race technical director Kiko García says had lengthy discussions with team before stage
'This might be the last time we have a stage winner' - Jonas Vingegaard pessimistic about Vuelta a España after pro-Palestine protests paralyse race
News Race leader says no feeling of danger as Vuelta grinds to near-halt
'This time I want to keep it until Madrid' - Jonas Vingegaard determined to stay in Vuelta a España lead after regaining top spot overall
News Former leader Torsten Træen drops back to second after losing time on Larra Belagua
'No, never' - Juan Ayuso rejects speculation he could quit Vuelta a España, takes on support role for João Almeida on latest mountain stage
News Spaniard hoping to celebrate Almeida overall victory in Madrid
'It's like a dictatorship' - Juan Ayuso slams UAE management at Vuelta a España start as row erupts over timing of announcement he will leave team
News Ayuso criticises team for 'abrupt release of announcement during Vuelta rest day, team say 'It's better to be transparent'
'Ayuso's role will be to support Almeida' – UAE management say Spaniard, set to leave squad after 2025, will help GC leader in Vuelta a España
News Team manager Matxin describes João Almeida's comments after stage 9 as "not criticism, but a reflection of reality"
Tadej Pogačar, Primož Roglič, Jonas Vingegaard and Isaac del Toro set for new four-rider race in Andorra in October
News Details of two-part event were unveiled during stage 7 start of Vuelta a España at Andorra la Vella
'It's inspiring for them' – How Ben Healy's Tour de France success is helping next-gen EF Education-EasyPost riders stay on fire at Vuelta a España
Feature Dramatic breakaway stage win and yellow jersey for Irishman in Tour sets bar high for EF's young Vuelta line-up
'Can somebody launch me?' - Visma-Lease a Bike delighted after Jonas Vingegaard catches Vuelta a España rivals napping with powerful surprise attack
News Dane's acceleration 10 kilometres from line completely unplanned, team say
'They got the surprise factor' - João Almeida forced into damage limitation mode at Vuelta a España after Jonas Vingegaard launches devastating mountain attack
News Portuguese racer points to lack of team support in pursuit of Danish favourite
'It sucked actually, the whole Tour de France' - Ben O'Connor gets racing mojo back at Vuelta a España after tough July
News Australian remains in GC fight as Vuelta moves towards crunch stages in northern Spain
'It's just a safer play' - Matteo Jorgenson dampens expectations of fireworks by Visma-Lease a Bike before second half of Vuelta a España
News American confirms that Visma and leader Jonas Vingegaard waiting for second and third week to strike
Rumours of Juan Ayuso's possible early exit from UAE Team Emirates-XRG re-emerge at Vuelta a España
News Lidl-Trek refuse to comment on news of possible signing for 2026
'I'm back at my normal level' - Juan Ayuso bounces back from Vuelta a España GC setback with stunning solo mountain stage win
News Spaniard claims first Vuelta stage victory of career from day-long breakaway
'We are saving the team for the second and third weeks' - Vuelta a España favourite Jonas Vingegaard explains Visma-Lease a Bike's conservative approach
News Dutch squad opts to control rivals on stage 7 summit finish of Cerler
'I don't know when I'll compete again, and that's hard' - Race return date uncertain for injured four-time Vuelta a España podium finisher Enric Mas
News Movistar leader abandoned in Tour de France with thrombophlebitis in his left leg
'This won't change the team tactics' - New surprise Vuelta a España leader Torstein Træen says Bahrain Victorious GC bid with Antonio Tiberi remains squad's top priority
News Norwegian racer has 'no idea' how long he can hold the Vuelta lead
