
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

'It didn't matter who it was, we were here to win' – Mads Pedersen and Lidl-Trek absorb all the pressure at Vuelta a España to finally capture stage victory
By James Moultrie published
News Former World Champion and team put on tactical breakaway masterclass in Monforte de Lemos on stage 15

'I think my legs need it' – Jonas Vingegaard heads into second rest day at Vuelta a España with 48-second lead over João Almeida on GC
By James Moultrie published
News Dane looks to prepare for third week with day of relaxation and Gailician recon ride on Monday, after safely navigating through stage 15

Where João Almeida could win the 2025 Vuelta a España and why Jonas Vingegaard needs to win it emphatically – GC Analysis
By James Moultrie published
Analysis Brutal Asturian duo of stages sees top overall favourites seprated by matter of centimetres, with battle set to reach conclusion in third week

'This year, I have improved massively' – Tom Pidcock loses more time to Jai Hindley but holds onto third on GC at Vuelta a España
By James Moultrie published
News Brit gets distanced in final kilometre up to La Farrapona, but only loses 10 seconds to former Giro d'Italia winner

Vuelta a España: Marc Soler solos to stage 14 victory atop Alto de la Farrapona
By James Moultrie published
Results UAE Team Emirates-XRG dominate in the Asturias mountains as Jonas Vingegaard stays in the overall race lead after a battle among GC favourites

Israel-Premier Tech to race remainder of Vuelta a España without 'Israel' on jerseys as pro-Palestine protests continue
By James Moultrie published
News Team cite safety concerns as reason for switching jersey, but insist the team name will not change

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
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