Kirsten Frattini has been the Editor of Cyclingnews since December 2025, overseeing editorial operations and output across the brand and delivering quality, engaging content.
She manages global budgets, racing & events, production scheduling, and contributor commissions, collaborating across content sections and teams in the UK, Europe, North America, and Australia to ensure audience and subscription growth across the brand.
Kirsten has a background in Kinesiology and Health Science. She has been involved in cycling from the community and grassroots level to professional cycling's biggest races, reporting on the WorldTour, Spring Classics, Tours de France, World Championships and Olympic Games.
She began her sports journalism career with Cyclingnews as a North American Correspondent in 2006 before moving into a Production Editor role in 2014, writing, producing and publishing international racing content. In 2018, Kirsten became Women's Editor – overseeing the content strategy, race coverage and growth of women's professional cycling – before becoming Deputy Editor in 2023.
Kirsten enjoys learning about the figures in our sport, delving into in-depth interviews, and writing about people and stories that move us and change our perspectives. She investigates, researches, and reports on some of cycling's major issues, and explores topics that go beyond our sport and have a worldwide impact.
Latest articles by Kirsten Frattini

Paris-Nice queen stage 7 shortened again to just 47km of racing as 'inconceivable' conditions that already forced organisers to cut mountaintop finale in Auron continue
By Kirsten Frattini published
News Biblical rain at the start in Pont Louis Nucera means riders will depart by bus to avoid the sections made dangerous by rain

'I'm sure about myself' - Pauline Ferrand-Prévot carries Paris-Roubaix and Tour de France winning confidence into Strade Bianche
By Kirsten Frattini published
News 'We try and get the best out of each other and help each other in the best way' says Vos as duo lead Visma-Lease a Bike into the Spring Classics in Tuscany

Will Demi Vollering take a third win or can the powerful SD Worx-Protime and Visma-Lease a Bike duos stand in her way? – Analysing the favourites for Strade Bianche Women
By Kirsten Frattini published
Contenders Cyclingnews highlights just a few of the riders to watch as the one-day classic celebrates 12 years on the Women's WorldTour

'One of the most under-recognised threats in women's cycling' - Why it's more important than ever for athletes to dial in nutrition and hydration
By Kirsten Frattini published
Member Exclusive In an in-depth interview with Cyclingnews, Dr Heather Logan Sprenger zeros in on the importance of adequate fuelling for peak adaptation, performance and health

Samyn Ladies: Lara Gillespie surges on uphill finish in Dour from small breakaway for first road win of the season
By Kirsten Frattini, Jackie Tyson published
Results Marthe Goossens second, Marthe Truyven third in sprint from lead group of nine riders

Team unity will be the biggest advantage in this year's Spring Classics – Analysis
By Kirsten Frattini published
Analysis How FDJ-United SUEZ's masterclass at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad highlights the blueprint for success in spring

'Tour de France will always be my biggest goal' - Demi Vollering confirms 2026 racing calendar with 11 major targets, but no Paris-Roubaix
By Kirsten Frattini published
News 'I have more structured, big training blocks to prepare myself as best as I can for the races that are there' says former Tour champion

'I have a lot of thoughts on how to improve cycling' says Demi Vollering as FDJ United-SUEZ assert leadership role in UCI reform consultations
By Kirsten Frattini published
News 'We have a lot of good opinions ready' says Vollering as team and riders get set to contribute to the discussions on the future of the sport

'We make agreements' – How Lorena Wiebes and Lotte Kopecky divide the spoils as they head into the Spring Classics
By Kirsten Frattini published
News "In the end, it's most important that the team wins; if it's Lotte or me, the most important thing is that we support each other" says Wiebes

'I'm hungry to race again and hungry to win' – Lotte Kopecky says goodbye to Tour de France leadership and brings 'wildcard' energy back to the Spring Classics
By Kirsten Frattini published
News 'It was nice to improvise for one year, but now I want to get back to what I'm good at' says three-time Tour of Flanders winner and Paris-Roubaix champion

Volta ao Algarve: Juan Ayuso wins final stage summit finish to take overall title
By Kirsten Frattini published
Results Spaniard outpaces Oscar Onley and Paul Seixas atop the Alto do Malhão

Two spectators killed, six more injured after being hit by the driver of a caravan vehicle at the Tour du Rwanda
By Kirsten Frattini published
News 'The Rwanda National Police has launched investigations into the cause' confirm organisers of the Tour du Rwanda in a public statement

Tour des Alpes-Maritimes: Late surge on final climb sees Paul Lapeira take first victory of the season on home soil
By Kirsten Frattini published
Results Christian Scaroni second and Simon Carr third in Boit

Volta ao Algarve: Paul Magnier doubles up with another sprint victory on stage 4
By Kirsten Frattini published
Results Frenchman outpaces Jordi Meeus and Oded Kogut to the line in Lagos

How to watch the Volta ao Algarve 2026 – Live streams, TV channels for all five stages
By Kirsten Frattini published
How To Watch Joao Almeida and Oscar Onley part of five-stage race in Portugal this week – here's all the broadcast information for the Volta ao Algarve, and how to watch online and on TV.

Setmana Valenciana: Cat Ferguson powers to sprint victory on stage 2
By Kirsten Frattini published
Results Vollering continues in race lead

Clàssica Comunitat Valenciana: Dylan Groenewegen makes flying start for new team Unibet Rose Rockets with victory in first race
By Kirsten Frattini published
Results Echelons form on tough, windy day of racing in Spain, with Dutchman beating Paul Magnier from lead group

UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup Hoogerheide: Mathieu van der Poel storms to dominant record-breaking victory one week before Worlds
By Kirsten Frattini published
Results Dutchman takes 51st World Cup win and overall classification as Alpecin-Premier Tech go 1-2-3 for second day running

Trofeo Marratxi-Felanitx: Maeva Squiban launches repeated attacks to win Challenge Mallorca Femenina opener ahead of Marlen Reusser
By Kirsten Frattini published
Results Two-time Tour de France Femmes stage winner kicks off 2026 season with a bang for UAE ADQ

Women's WorldTour – The definitive guide for 2026
By Kirsten Frattini last updated
Guide Everything you need to know about the top-tier professional racing series, teams, races and world ranking

'I really need the endurance training' - Mathieu van der Poel skips Benidorm Cyclo-cross World Cup round opting for warm-weather road training camp instead
By Kirsten Frattini published
News World Champion to return to cyclo-cross racing for final two World Cups

Absence of Willunga Hill creates wide-open 2026 Women's Tour Down Under – Analysing the contenders
By Kirsten Frattini published
Contenders Defending Champion Noemi Rüegg faces toughest field yet at three-day Women's WorldTour opener

'A year of balanced outcomes' - Brompton optimistic despite a £2 million loss and a drop in sales
By Kirsten Frattini published
News Folding bike brand's CEO remains optimistic, branches into premium products and new markets

'It's no longer medically advisable for me to ride my bike' - Eli Iserbyt announces immediate retirement from cycling in emotional video message
By Kirsten Frattini published
News Belgian cyclist ends career after long struggle with reduced blood flow in the femoral artery

'Next Chapter, New Wings' – Remco Evenepoel shows off new colours as next phase of sparkling career with Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe gets underway
By Kirsten Frattini published
News Double Olympic Champion and time trial World Champion wears new team kit featuring a white base and bright blue stripes
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