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

Ultra-distance rider Sofiane Sehili remains under arrest in Russia after appeal rejected
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News French rider faces up to two years in prison if accusation of illegal border-crossing upheld

Tour de France Femmes podium finisher Pauliena Rooijakkers signs with UAE Team ADQ for 2026 and 2027
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Dutchwoman inks two-year deal with Emirati team with dual role of support worker and individual goals

Picnic-PostNL boost 2026 squad with British climber James Knox
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Dutch squad announce first three confirmed signings of new season including current Soudal-QuickStep pro

Reported €2.5 million debt sparks fresh round of questions over Intermarché-Lotto fusion – and a team bus for sale
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Official deadline for confirmation of Belgian teams merger of October 15 is now just a week away

'To be honest, I didn't expect that' – New Danish talent Albert Philipsen takes notable step up in Tre Valli Varesine with second behind Tadej Pogačar
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Nineteen-year-old set to end standout debut WorldTour season at Paris-Tours

'The legs should be good for Saturday' - Tre Valli Varesine victory underlines Tadej Pogačar's already overwhelming favourite status for Il Lombardia
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News World Champion poised for bid for record-equalling fifth victory in Race of Falling Leaves

Binche-Chimay-Binche: Jordi Meeus wins in reduced bunch sprint
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Results Belgian beats Nils Eekhoff and Christophe Laporte to the line

'Chances are the bike's staying in the garage for a while' - Mathieu van der Poel opts for gentle return to training
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Dutch star says Paris-Roubaix, Tour de France and MTB World Championships all remain on his radar for 2026 and beyond

'I raced and trained with fear and pain' – Alexandre Vinokourov announces retirement at 23
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Son of all-time Kazakhstani great concludes fleeting pro career at Le Tour de Langkawi

'Great for the riders' - CPA President Adam Hansen argues that upcoming Israel-Premier Tech name-change and rebrand will have positive impact for team members
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News CPA President says he discussed team's situation with owner Sylvan Adams during Rwanda Road World Championships

'I feel like I'm coming back to life' - Thibau Nys gears up for intense winter of cyclocross with 22 races
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Belgian star back on track for November 1 start after scrapping Canadian classics from road program

'He won the best-of-the-rest race' – French National Coach Thomas Voeckler heaps praise on breakthrough ride to bronze at European Championships by 19-year-old Paul Seixas
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Latest top performance confirms teenage racer as France's fast-rising new star

'A long solo? Never say never' - Tadej Pogačar won't rule out repeat trademark lone breakaway in upcoming European Road Championships
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News With new World Champion's jersey in his possession, Slovenian feeling 'really good' despite lengthy journey back to Europe

CRO Race: Brandon McNulty performs precise long-range attack for stage 4 solo victory
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Results Edoardo Zambanini second, Michał Kwiatkowski third from chasing trio to round out podium on final cobbled climb of queen stage

Kern Pharma promise disciplinary action against rider Kiko Galván for dangerous training manoeuvre
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Rider filmed repeatedly bunnyhopping across central reservation of Catalan main road

Road European Championships: Paula Blasi of Spain clinches solo win in U23 Road Race
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Results Italian Eleonora Ciabocco takes silver, French rider Julie Bego nets bronze

Cian Uijtdebroeks ends Visma-Lease a Bike contract early with surprise signing for Movistar
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Young Belgian talent set to race with Spanish squad for four years

'A small sacrifice' - CPA President Adam Hansen calls for cancellation of stages to deter protests
By Alasdair Fotheringham last updated
News Former racer argues absence of racing would take away protestors' platform

Road European Championships: France celebrates elite TTT mixed relay title on home roads
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Results Italy dethroned to the silver medals and Switzerland takes bronze

'It's almost over' - Arkéa-B&B Hotels boss makes impassioned last plea for new sponsor as final deadline looms
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News October 15 final date for presentation of 2026 financial dossier to UCI looms

Road European Championships: Norway demolishes opposition for clear victory in junior TTT mixed relay
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Results France claims silver, 34 seconds down, Poland nets bronze

Former Italian pro Stefano Casagranda dies at 52 after long illness
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Lone victory in tough, snow-struck stage of 1996 Paris-Nice amongst wins

'Toughest ever Road World Championships course' sees lowest total of elite men finishers in 30 years
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Last rider across the line in 30th more than 12 minutes down on winner Tadej Pogačar
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