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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Mavi García on racing at over 40 - 'I'm still getting better'
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Analyis Top Spanish rider still sees margin for progression, refuses to put date on retirement

Retirement class of 2024 – The riders calling time on their racing careers
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Feature From Mark Cavendish to Grace Brown, Thomas De Gendt to Christine Majerus, the top names hanging up their wheels in 2024

Nairo Quintana to remain with Movistar for another season
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Colombian double Grand Tour winner inks one-year deal for 2025

Bernard Hinault: Tadej Pogačar winning at least six Tours de France 'is no pipe dream'
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News French champion celebrates 70th birthday, predicts Pogačar could win three Grand Tours in one year

Ineos Grenadiers confirm new rider development programme with German Continental squad
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Lotto Kern-Haus PSD Bank to act as 'finishing school' for young future pros

Rescheduled route presentation date for 2025 Giro d'Italia remains undecided
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Rumours of new January 13 date not confirmed by organisers

48, and still victorious: veteran Oscar Sevilla keeps winning streak alive for yet another year
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News 2001 Vuelta a España podium finisher takes first solo 2024 victory in South American race

'I want to face the unknown' - Elisa Longo Borghini lifts lid on major new goals for 2025 and beyond
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Analysis Italian star all-rounder discusses leaving Lidl-Trek, Tour de France dreams and why 2025 World Championships will be so special
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