
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

'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'

'This is for you' – Jay Vine dedicates third Vuelta a España solo triumph to his son as local knowledge proves vital in Andorra
By James Moultrie published
News Australian rider welcomed by wife and son at the finish after attacking away on wet descent to win in Pal

'We were really happy to give the jersey away' – Jonas Vingegaard cedes Vuelta a España lead again, this time to breakaway
By James Moultrie published
News Visma-Lease a Bike play things defensively on Andorran climbing day, but make gains on key rivals UAE

'You're on a knife-edge, mistakes can and do happen' – Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe regroup to fourth after nasty Sobrero crash in Vuelta a España TTT
By James Moultrie published
News 'He's our engine room – to lose him at that point in the race obviously lost us a lot of performance' says Head of Engineering Dan Bigham to Cyclingnews

'The last 5 kilometres were horrible' – Tom Pidcock embraces pain as Q36.5 Pro Cycling punch above weight in Vuelta a España team time trial
By James Moultrie published
News Brit's GC challenge well intact thanks to eighth place finish in Figueres, sits 30 seconds down on Vingegaard ahead of hardest mountain test yet on stage 6

'We couldn't maintain it to the finish' – Ineos Grenadiers fade to fifth after rapid start to Vuelta a España TTT, but 'it was a really brave ride'
By James Moultrie published
News No regrets for British team in search of victory in Figueres, with leader Egan Bernal staying close on GC

'With the team we've got, it's well within our grasp' – UAE Team Emirates-XRG ready to step into Vuelta a España spotlight at team time trial
By James Moultrie published
News Emirati squad looking for victory on Wednesday with leaders João Almeida and Juan Ayuso sitting 10th and 11th on GC

'The bad and the beauty of team time trials, everyone is nervous' – Ineos Grenadiers ready to embrace the stress in pursuit of back-to-back Vuelta a España stage wins
By James Moultrie published
News British squad confident of challenging stage 5 team race against the clock in Figueres, but admit they 'haven't got the best lineup' against UAE and Visma

'I just disconnected my body and went full' – David Gaudu risks it with sprinters to take leader's red jersey from Jonas Vingegaard at Vuelta a España
By James Moultrie published
News Frenchman rides into first Grand Tour lead on stage 4, overtaking Dane thanks to sum of stage positions

'Certain issues simply made my continuation at the team untenable' – Derek Gee speaks out after 'duly' terminating Israel-Premier Tech contract
By James Moultrie published
News Canadian Champion says he has 'not yet signed with, nor even spoke to, any new teams' amid rumours of Ineos Grenadiers move
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