
James Moultrie
James Moultrie is a gold-standard NCTJ journalist who joined Cyclingnews as a News Writer in 2023 after originally contributing as a freelancer for eight months, during which time he also wrote for Eurosport, Rouleur and Cycling Weekly. Prior to joining the team he reported on races such as Paris-Roubaix and the Giro d’Italia Donne for Eurosport and has interviewed some of the sport’s top riders in Chloé Dygert, Lizzie Deignan and Wout van Aert. Outside of cycling, he spends the majority of his time watching other sports – rugby, football, cricket, and American Football to name a few.
Latest articles by James Moultrie

'Remco could do a very good San Remo, even Roubaix' – Pogačar welcomes potential added challenger Evenepoel to the Classics, but should he ride the Giro d'Italia instead?
By James Moultrie published
Analysis Which path should the Olympic Champion take after making a landmark move to Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe?

Scott to supply bikes for rebranded NSN Cycling Team as replacement for Factor in WorldTour return
By James Moultrie published
News Swiss company agrees to multi-year partnership with the now Swiss-registered team, formerly known as Israel-Premier Tech

'I feel that this is the best thing for my future' – Biniam Girmay joins NSN Cycling Team on three-year contract
By Simone Giuliani published
News Eritrean rider to star as marquee signing in 2026 for the Classics and in sprints after leaving Intermarché-Wanty

Wout van Aert confirmed for five matchups with Mathieu van der Poel on 2025-26 cyclocross schedule
By James Moultrie published
News Visma-Lease a Bike announce eight-race winter calendar for former three-time CX World Champion, will start in Antwerp on December 20

'Racing bikes is not the number one priority' – Tadej Pogačar comments on Vuelta a España protests and chances of his return to Spanish Grand Tour
By James Moultrie published
News World Champion also suggests Grand Tour calendar change, 'If they switch the Vuelta and Giro, it would be much better'

From TV quiz show to Paris-Roubaix equipment testing – Wout van Aert back to business with Visma's early cobbled Classics preparation
By James Moultrie published
News Belgian star completes 95km ride around five-star Carrefour de l'Arbre sector alongside several teammates

'A story I'll remember for a long time' – One month after retiring, French rider handed career lifeline in surprise move to TotalEnergies
By James Moultrie published
News Geoffrey Bouchard had ended his seven-year pro career after fracturing his collarbone at Tour de Luxembourg

Esteban Chaves retires from professional cycling after 16 years at the top, looks ahead to fatherhood and next chapter
By James Moultrie published
News 'Who am I without my bike? Without the bike, I am Esteban. I am a son, I am a brother, I am a husband, I am a father' says former Il Lombardia winner

'I can't express how happy I am' – 12 years after podium finish as a teenager, Merhawi Kudus wins African Continental Championships road title
By James Moultrie published
News South Africa's Hayley Preen takes victory in elite women's race in Kenya, as Eritrea find success at all levels

Israel-Premier Tech rebrand as NSN Cycling Team for 2026 season, will race under Swiss licence
By James Moultrie published
News International sports and entertainment company and global investment platform enter 'joint venture' to take over the team

'I cannot finish my career without trying everything' – Tadej Pogačar continues search for variety into 2026, targets Milan-San Remo and Paris-Roubaix again
By James Moultrie published
News The two Monuments currently missing from Pogačar's palmares 'the two that I'm really motivated to fight for the win'

Can Decathlon CMA CGM reach 'super team' status after ambitious transfer window? Analysing the team's rider recruitment for 2026
By James Moultrie published
Analysis French team brings in headline new arrivals Olav Kooij and Tiesj Benoot and builds support for young star Paul Seixas

Mark Renshaw departs XDS-Astana for Decathlon CMA CGM to bring expertise to 'sprint project'
By James Moultrie published
News Former star lead-out to guide new signing Olav Kooij and train in 2026, Heinrich Haussler also joins as DS for the Classics

Belgian super talent Jarno Widar to make Grand Tour debut and race two Monuments in first WorldTour season
By James Moultrie published
News 'We can only dream and do our best. It's going to be a journey of discovery' says 20-year-old ahead of step up with Lotto-Intermarché

Bahrain Victorious say goodbye to seven departing riders ahead of 2026 season, including Haig, Wright and Træen
By James Moultrie published
News Future of former Vuelta podium finisher unknown, with others already announced on new teams

'Around Christmas, we'll see him somewhere' – Mathieu van der Poel to make cyclocross return next month
By James Moultrie published
News Seven-time World Champion to pursue outright rainbow jersey record ahead of Erik De Vlaeminck in 2026

Dutch cycling federation already eyeing road and MTB combination for Mathieu van der Poel and Puck Pieterse at LA 2028 Olympic Games
By James Moultrie published
News KNWU's technical director explains how 'a combination is possible' with five days separating men's XCO and road race, only three days between women's events

Giro-Tour double or a run at the Classics – Remco Evenepoel begins planning 2026 schedule for first season with Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe
By James Moultrie published
News Belgian star says 'In principle, yes' to riding a third Tour in a row, 'although that's not 100% certain yet'

'It feels amazing to be back' – Fränk Schleck returns to Lidl-Trek as sports director for women's team
By James Moultrie published
News Former Tour de France podium finisher back on the team he retired with in 2016

'He has the talent to win a Grand Tour' – Jonathan Milan confident in new teammate Juan Ayuso challenging the very best at Lidl-Trek
By James Moultrie published
News Sprint star says incoming Spaniard has 'everything he needs' to win one of cycling's three-week races in the future

'Paradoxically, the teams didn't accept it' – Teams budget caps not coming to cycling in near future, reveals UCI President
By James Moultrie published
News David Lappartient talks cycling's financial state in extensive interview with Ouest-France, also explaining difficulty of future ticketed entry at races

Chasing Tadej Pogačar – What it's like covering the best cyclist in the world in his era of domination
By James Moultrie published
Opinion An inside look at a journalist's experience of reporting on the World Champion, from his quirks to his brutal honesty

Giro d'Italia and Giro d'Italia Women routes for 2026 to be revealed on December 1
By James Moultrie published
News Expected Bulgarian Grand Partenza for men's race, all 21 stages and nine-stage women's route to be unveiled at Rome presentation

'We don't have much to protect us' – Training collision with motorist rules Belgian cyclocross champion Marion Norbert Riberolle out of three races
By James Moultrie published
News 'I left the hospital this afternoon after being hit by a motorist for refusing priority' says Belgian after Sunday's incident

Gent-Wevelgem to change name in 2026 for first time since 1934 to In Flanders Fields – from Middelkerke to Wevelgem
By James Moultrie published
News Belgian one-day Classic moves away from start at Menin Gate in Ypres, but race organiser's CEO ensures 'the Great War will always remain deeply intertwined'
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