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

UAE Team Emirates-XRG reveal new jersey design for 2026 season
By James Moultrie published
News Top-ranked team present white, red and black kit for coming season, with key rider goals to be confirmed on Saturday

'Accepting that Pogačar is the best isn't a part of what we're about' – Will Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe unlock Remco Evenepoel's full Tour de France potential?
By James Moultrie published
In-depth Belgian superstar feeling "no pressure" as time on German team kicks off in Mallorca after joining as landmark signing

Primož Roglič stays realistic about lack of Tour de France on race programme in 2026 and going all in for record fifth Vuelta a España title
By James Moultrie published
News 'If I can choose one race to win, I would sign the Tour de France, it's not a secret, but the reality is different' admits Slovenian

No Giro d'Italia for Remco Evenepoel in 2026 and co-leadership at Tour de France as Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe reveal Grand Tour plans and star signing's race schedule
By James Moultrie published
News Olympic champion to start season in Mallorca then head to Valencia, and do at least some of the Ardennes Classics

'I can sleep well now' – Weeks of uncertainty end in 2026 contract extension for British WorldTour rider on EF Education-EasyPost
By James Moultrie published
News James Shaw confirms place for 2026 is secure in latest YouTube video

Tour of Norway 2026 cancelled after 'surprising cuts' from government
By James Moultrie published
News 'We will do everything we can to ensure that this is a temporary setback, not the end' says race general manager

Mathieu van der Poel miraculously avoids crash in training sprint against amateur – video
By James Moultrie published
News Expert bike handling saves Dutchman from pre-season disaster in Spain

'It’s been an amazing journey so far, but it’s not over yet' – Michał Kwiatkowski among five key riders extending with Ineos Grenadiers
By James Moultrie published
News Veteran British stalwart Ben Swift also extends stay in professional peloton on a one-year deal

Premier Tech joins Alpecin as title sponsor for Mathieu van der Poel's team in 2026 after leaving Israel-Premier Tech
By James Moultrie published
News Belgian WorldTour squad becomes Alpecin-Premier Tech as Canadian company signs three-year partnership

'I didn't dare to throw myself in' – Wout van Aert opens up about post-crash mental struggles from 2024 and how he bounced back
By James Moultrie published
News 'I was torn between being happy that I didn't crash, yet frustrated that I wasn't in position' admits Belgian star to Nieuwsblad

'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
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