Kirsten Frattini

Kirsten Frattini

Editor

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

'I need to take the time to fully recover' - Veronica Ewers steps away from elite cycling to continue RED-S recovery

By Kirsten Frattini Published

News 'I’ve put myself into a hole by abusing my body for too long' Mutual decision between US rider and EF Education-Oatly aims to prioritise long-term well-being and health

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'I want to win the Tour de France' - Demi Vollering fixes sights on yellow jersey with FDJ United-SUEZ in 2026

By Kirsten Frattini Published

News French WorldTour roster presented in annual 'Grand Départ' kick-off to new season ahead

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'The rider may not be able to stop' - Trek recalls 75,000 bikes due to brake malfunctions

By Kirsten Frattini Published

News Recall involves certain Trek and Electra-branded bicycles with coaster brakes and replacement rear wheels with coaster brakes

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Canadian Cyclocross Championships: Tyler Clark claims elite men's title

By Kirsten Frattini Published

Results Cody Scott second, Émile Perreault third in Lévis

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Canadian Cyclocross Championships: Maghalie Rochette wins elite women's title

By Kirsten Frattini Published

Results Sidney McGill second, Katja Verkerk third in Lévis

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'Physically, I can do this' - Lael Wilcox to attempt the ride around the world outright record in 2026

By Kirsten Frattini, Will Jones Published

News American ultra-endurance cyclist aims to beat Mark Beaumont's supported record of 78 days, 14 hours, and 40 minutes set in 2017

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Snow and ice sports organisers say adding cyclocross to Olympic Winter Games would 'dilute brand, heritage and identity'

By Kirsten Frattini Published

News 'If they were super popular sports they would already be in the Summer Games, and they're not' says International Biathlon Union's Secretary General

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Tour de France winner Pauline Ferrand-Prévot and Giro d'Italia winner Simon Yates headline Rouleur Live in November

By Kirsten Frattini Published

News Running from November 13-15, dozens of cycling stars will descend on London amid over 80 brand exhibitors

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'Not fit enough to compete' - Ongoing illness sidelines Fem van Empel from Cyclocross European Championships title defense

By Kirsten Frattini Published

News World Champion opts for training camp in Spain

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French cycling champion Cindy Morvan killed in Calais

By Kirsten Frattini Published

News 'We will not forget you, and our thoughts are especially with your two children' says French Cycling Federation in tribute

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'We're no longer thinking about a quick return' - Eli Iserbyt faces setbacks after femoral artery complications

By Kirsten Frattini Published

News Belgian faces relapse after four surgeries, seeks a second opinion from specialist

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'Four more years' - Zwift extends Tour de France Femmes sponsorship through 2029

By Kirsten Frattini Published

News 'The Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift continues to break records and exceed even our own expectations' says race director Marion Rousse

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'The necessary resources are not available' - Lack of funding sees Tour Colombia cancelled in 2026

By Kirsten Frattini Published

News Interest and support from some sponsors not enough to cover the required investment according to Colombian Cycling Federation

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'Very exciting new chapter' - Matt White joins Movistar as co-head of new Race Department after leaving Jayco-AlUla

By Kirsten Frattini Published

News 'We want to continue evolving as an organization and provide the team with a modern, efficient structure' says Head of Sports, Sebastián Unzué

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11 of the most unexpected moments of the 2025 racing season

By Matilda Price, Kirsten Frattini Published

Analysis In a season where some results almost seemed prewritten by dominant riders, here are 11 moments we didn't predict, from Classics underdogs and golden comebacks, to dramatic time trials and tactical masterclasses

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Samara Maxwell and Christopher Blevins secure 2025 Mountain Bike World Series overall cross-country titles

By Kirsten Frattini, Simone Giuliani Published

News In final round at Mont-Sainte-Anne Jenny Rissveds takes back-to-back win as Charlie Aldridge delivers home-nation XCO victory

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'Why not?' - Tom Pidcock defends decision to race Il Lombardia and Gravel Worlds in the same weekend

By Kirsten Frattini Published

News 'It's not ideal, but who cares?' British rider finishes sixth in back-to-back events

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Paris-Tours: Matteo Trentin fastest in breakaway sprint to claim hat-trick victory

By Kirsten Frattini Published

Results Christophe Laporte second, Albert Withen Philipsen third, as unorganised breakaway riders are caught on the line in Tours

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'It's the highlight I wasn't expecting' - Michael Storer earns first Monument podium at Il Lombardia

By Kirsten Frattini Published

News 'I can be proud of my season, proud of today, proud of my team' says Australian

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Il Lombardia: Unparalleled Tadej Pogačar solos to record-breaking fifth consecutive victory and 10th Monument title

By Kirsten Frattini Published

Results Remco Evenepoel second, Michael Storer third as world champion claims much-anticipated win with 36km solo

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Who has the savvy and skills to win elite races at 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships? A look at the contenders

By Kirsten Frattini, Jackie Tyson Published

Contenders The fourth edition for gravel gold favours punchy riders on compact, hilly course with roads used by Amstel Gold Race

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Reflections from Rwanda – Eight things we learned at the World Championships

By Kirsten Frattini, Matilda Price Published

Analysis From the development of African cycling to young stars, and from tough courses to unrivalled crowds, we reflect on a week of racing in Kigali

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'A Tour de France like I had this summer, gave me the extra boost' - Ben Healy earns hard-fought bronze medal for Ireland at Rwanda Worlds

By Kirsten Frattini Published

News 25-year-old becomes the fourth Irish rider to win a medal in the elite men’s road race

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'It was a long way to go' - Ayuso, Del Toro dropped from Tadej Pogačar's winning breakaway at Rwanda Worlds

By Kirsten Frattini Published

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'I was fighting with myself' - Tadej Pogačar says Mont Kigali attack was part of the plan, doing 66km alone was not at Rwanda Worlds

By Kirsten Frattini Published

News 'Of course, you doubt yourself a bit, but you have to push through and hope for the best'

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