
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

'I think I'd prefer to win all three Grand Tours' – Jonas Vingegaard hints further at Giro d'Italia focus in 2026 despite Tour de France remaining the 'biggest objective'
By James Moultrie published
News Dane would be chasing a maiden victory on debut at the Italian Grand Tour if he can fit it into his schedule

'As good as Merckx... Come on' – Belgian cycling legend calls it 'crazy' to consider Tadej Pogačar as greatest of all time
By James Moultrie published
News Roger De Vlaeminck delivers honest assessment of the stars of today's peloton, describes Evenepoel as 'arrogant'

Former Olympic cycling champion Greg Van Avermaet wins 70.3 Ironman world title in his age group
By James Moultrie published
News Belgian trained with Mathieu van der Poel in weeks leading up to 70.3 World Championships in Marbella

The 12 biggest breakthrough riders of 2025
By James Moultrie, Matilda Price published
Analysis From Squiban and Del Toro to Seixas and Holmgren, Cyclingnews looks at the fastest rising stars of the road from last season

'It has become untenable for us to continue' – Premier Tech terminate Israel-Premier Tech sponsorship despite name change
By James Moultrie published
News Canadian company departure 'taking effect immediately' after 'multiple discussions' with Israeli-owned team

'His numbers are outstanding' – Two-time Zwift Academy finalist Gaffuri finally gets chance to step up to WorldTour with Picnic-PostNL
By James Moultrie published
News Long well-known Italian amateur rider joins Dutch team until at least 2027 after years of coaching and gravel racing

Victor Lafay reconsiders early retirement and signs with Unibet Rose Rockets in boost to team's Tour de France ambitions
By James Moultrie published
News 'My love for the bike never really disappeared. It just needed the right environment to come alive again' says former Tour and Giro stage winner

'I know I didn't intend to cheat' – Lenny Martinez looks back on controversial Tour de France sticky bottle which drew criticism from fans and former pros
By James Moultrie published
News French rider says he's 'at peace' with infamous moment during second Tour appearance, which saw him fined and the subject of backlash from Thibaut Pinot

'Guess who's back?' – Lotte Kopecky to return to competition at Gent Six Day after vertebral fracture
By James Moultrie published
News Belgian star to race in elimination race and points race of iconic track event at 't Kuipke velodrome

Portuguese veteran suspended by UCI in another case of unexplained abnormalities in Athlete Biological Passport
By James Moultrie published
News António Carvalho, 36, most recently rode for Continental team Feirense-Beeceler and is a three-time Volta a Portugal stage winner

'We even considered him abandoning the race' – Tim Wellens reveals how close Tadej Pogačar was to missing out on fourth Tour de France victory due to knee injury
By James Moultrie published
News Belgian champion details severity of World Champion's ongoing issue in Tour's final week, explaining lack of attacks

Golden statue of Tadej Pogačar unveiled in Abu Dhabi as part of UAE Team Emirates-XRG's end-of-season celebrations
By James Moultrie published
News World Champion's bowing celebration immortalised in team's home nation

'I still feel like I’m 25 years old' – Michael Matthews extends contract with Jayco AlUla for two more years
By James Moultrie published
News Australian rider as hungry as ever for results having recovered from mid-season pulmonary embolism scare and got back into fighting form

'The awkward answer to the question I’ve been avoiding' – British pro among riders left in uncertain hunt for 2026 team after dropping out of WorldTour again
By James Moultrie published
News 'Yet again I find myself aboard the ship of riders in search of a contract in 2026' says James Shaw

New team time trial format set to decide first yellow jersey at 2026 Tour de France draws criticism from Visma-Lease a Bike CEO
By James Moultrie published
News GC times in opening Barcelona stage to be taken from first rider across the line, following on from new format tested at Paris-Nice

'The boys told me not to, but I was panicking' – Paul Double survives late attacks at Tour of Guangxi to claim first WorldTour GC win
By James Moultrie published
News 'I was happy yesterday, but to finish the job today, it's pretty emotional' says British rider after the biggest result of his career so far

'We wanted to do good but I didn't expect to be that good' - Unbeatable Paul Magnier celebrates five bunch sprints out of five at Tour of Guangxi
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Soudal-QuickStep sprinter ends with 19 wins in hugely successful 2025 season

'I’m really at 50-50' – Victor Lafay still unsure of future in cycling after narrowly missing out on Tour of Guangxi Queen Stage
By James Moultrie published
News Frenchman says decision will be made after his final race of the season in China

‘It feels like I've turned into a proper bike rider now' – Paul Double vindicates years of perseverance with maiden WorldTour win on Tour of Guangxi Queen stage
By James Moultrie published
News After long fight to make it into cycling’s top league, British rider solos to success atop Nongla Scenic Area

'I don't want to focus on it too early' – MTB World Champion Alan Hatherly playing the 'long game' when it comes to road career
By James Moultrie published
News South African looks to close out first WorldTour season with Jayco AlUla by taking strong GC finish at Tour of Guangxi

'I feel like they know how strong I am, so they don't let me go anymore' – UAE talent Jan Christen battling his own attacking instincts in pursuit of full potential
By James Moultrie published
News 'I also need to learn a bit more from the other guys and listen' says Swiss talent ahead of Tour of Guangxi Queen stage on Saturday

Four in a row for Paul Magnier at Tour of Guangxi as he keeps winning streak rolling in tight stage 4 sprint
By James Moultrie published
Results Pavel Bittner takes second as Jordi Meeus makes it to the podium again

'It's unfortunately the nature of life in this sport' – Riders and staff left in uncertainty react amid announcement of Arkéa-B&B Hotels' imminent end
By James Moultrie published
News DS and riders react to news of French WorldTour team missing UCI registration deadline after failing to find new sponsor
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