
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

Chris Froome 'relieved to be heading home' from hospital after serious training crash
By James Moultrie published
News Seven-time Grand Tour winner thanks HIA Sainte Anne hospital after successful surgery in Toulon at end of August

A day above the clouds up the Alto de l'Angliru, 'the hardest climb in the world' – Reflections from the Vuelta a España
By James Moultrie published
Eyewitness The good, the bad and the ugly of a media van drive up Spain's hardest climb, from the eyes of Cyclingnews' James Moultrie

'I've broken numerous power records this Vuelta a España' – Tom Pidcock gets dropped but battles to maintain GC podium spot up 'unforgiving' Angliru
By James Moultrie published
News 'Whatever happens, we can build with confidence for more future goals like this' says coach to Cyclingnews as Brit finishes seventh on stage 13

Spain's Foreign Minister expresses support for removal of Israel-Premier Tech from Vuelta a España
By James Moultrie published
Multiple pro-Palestine protests against team's continued participation draw response from José Manuel Albares, but decision remains with UCI

'That's why I like Grand Tours so much' – Jai Hindley approaching top shape at perfect moment as Vuelta a España enters decisive stages
By James Moultrie published
News 'Probably the next two days will be the most important for the GC' says Australian 2022 Giro d'Italia winner

'I looked to the left, Bradley Wiggins, then to my right, Froomey' – Mr Angliru Wout Poels reminisces on the hellish climb as it returns to Vuelta a España
By James Moultrie last updated
News Dutch rider without contract yet for 2026, but has no plans to retire yet amid 25th Grand Tour participation

'I was told from the car to play like this, it's not something I really enjoy' – Juan Ayuso lets legs and team orders do the talking at Vuelta a España ahead of split from UAE
By James Moultrie published
News Spanish rider says second breakaway victory in Los Corrales de Buelna wasn't about sending a 'message' as priority turns to helping Almeida on GC

Vuelta a España resumes from stage 12 start as planned, one day on from pro-Palestine protests halting the race in Bilbao
By James Moultrie published
News Riders roll out from Laredo with more peaceful protesters present to challenge Israel-Premier Tech's continued participation

Eyewitness: Post-stage interviews, police lines, demonstrators and no winner – How stage 11 of the Vuelta a España blurred into chaos
By James Moultrie, Alasdair Fotheringham published
Eyewitness Pro-Palestine protests at finish caused race to be suspended three kilometres from the line

'Putting us in danger isn't going to help your cause' – Tom Pidcock outspoken against pro-Palestine protestors who caused Vuelta a España stage neutralisation
By James Moultrie published
News Brit frustrated after missing chance to fight for victory against Jonas Vingegaard as organisers declare GC times at 3km to go mark with no winner in Bilbao

'If it's all peaceful, then there's no problem' – Riders meet with organisers and UCI on Vuelta a España start line over safety amid multiple pro-Palestine protests
By James Moultrie published
Bilbao stage continues after brief protest stops race in neutralised zone

'It could be even more decisive than Angliru' – Brutal Basque Country hills near Bilbao set to bring 'chaos' to Vuelta a España stage 11 – preview
By James Moultrie last updated
Stage preview Riders brace themselves for seven categorised climbs scattered on 157.4km route starting and finishing in the region's biggest city

'It's in the heat of the moment. I've also said stuff to people before' – Tom Pidcock accepts João Almeida's apology at Vuelta a España after earlier comments
By James Moultrie published
News Brit continues to impress on GC with solid summit finish performance to Larra Belagua, says 'the more I can do that, the more confidence I can have'

A failed project – Where did Juan Ayuso and UAE Team Emirates-XRG's partnership go wrong and is he right to leave now?
By James Moultrie published
Analysis How the Spanish star went from heir apparent to early departure in three years, with team announcing his 2028 contract would be terminated after 2025

Juan Ayuso breaks long-term contract to leave UAE Team Emirates-XRG early over 'differences in vision'
By Matilda Price, James Moultrie published
News Team confirm Spaniard's departure, with new team not yet announced, but will complete season with UAE

'I was so mentally broken' – Vuelta a España leader Torstein Træen opens up about deep struggles with concussion on first rest day
By James Moultrie published
News Norwegian details struggles with concussion in early part of season after defending red jersey successfully

'Unfortunately, we sometimes get stuck on the other side of the fence' – Intermarché-Wanty rider with 2026 contract unsure of future amid talks of Lotto merger
By James Moultrie published
News 'They haven't given us too much information, but I'm hoping that it can be resolved soon' says New Zealand's Dion Smith

'I felt a lot better than on the previous mountain stages' – Jonas Vingegaard back in full flight for 40th career victory at Vuelta a España despite mistimed attack
By James Moultrie published
News 'Maybe I didn't do my homework good enough, because I thought it was closer to the finish' says Dane after making gains on all GC rivals with solo move

'He told me to grow some balls' – Tom Pidcock makes big GC gains at Vuelta a España but frustrates João Almeida in the process
By James Moultrie published
News Brit said he was unable to pull through against Portuguese rider's pace as Jonas Vingegaard beats both to stage victory in Valdezcaray

'It's painful' – Narrow loss followed by sprint relegation brings double heartbreak for teary Elia Viviani at Vuelta a España
By James Moultrie published
News Italian sprinter has result changed from second to 105th, receives yellow card after deviating from line and losing out to Jasper Philipsen

Tom Pidcock describes ongoing Vuelta a España as 'uneventful' but says 'big fireworks' are coming in second and third week
By James Moultrie published
News Brit biding his time after successful first eight days of racing, currently sits 11th on GC and 30 seconds behind favourite Jonas Vingegaard

Jonas Vingegaard on the defensive from Almeida and UAE Team Emirates as Tour de France roles reverse at Vuelta a España – GC Analysis
By James Moultrie published
Round three in Grand Tour battle sees Visma go full defence mode, as UAE allow climbing support to chase break stages

'He doesn't really pull a lot of times, right?' – João Almeida frustrated by Jonas Vingegaard's lack of cooperation at Vuelta a España
By James Moultrie published
News Portuguese rider flicked elbow to no response from Dane up final climb on stage 7, but admits 'he didn't really have to, I get it'
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