Kirsten Frattini
Kirsten Frattini is the Deputy Editor of Cyclingnews. She oversees the global racing content plan, budget, commissions and data analysis, collaborating with heads of news, features and tech, and with our teams in Europe, North America, and Australia to ensure quality, engaging content and audience 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's 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, diving into an in-depth interview, and writing about people and stories that affect our emotions and change our perspectives. She investigates, researches and reports on some of cycling's major issues and explores topics bigger than our sport that delve into worldwide impacts.
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Henrietta Christie to leave Human Powered Health after signing new deal with EF-Oatly-Cannondale
By Kirsten Frattini published
News 'She isn't afraid of a challenge: living on the other side of the world didn't stop her from finding out what she can do on the bike' says manager Esra Tromp

Thalita de Jong returns to WorldTour with two-year Human Powered Health contract
By Kirsten Frattini published
News 'This is a new adventure for me' says former cyclocross world champion

'A reflection of trust and belief' - Kim Le Court signs two-year extension with AG Insurance-Soudal
By Kirsten Frattini published
News 'There's been a lot of pressure on my shoulders, but I'm incredibly happy that it all worked out' says Giro stage winner

'I'm envisioning a 4-hour cyclocross race' - Lauren Stephens says UCI Gravel Worlds field is stronger than ever
By Kirsten Frattini published
News 'My goal is to be on the podium, just like every race' says US Champion

Who will win the 2024 Gravel World Championships? Analysing the contenders
By Simone Giuliani, Jackie Tyson, Kirsten Frattini published
Van der Poel, Mohoric, Kopecky among WorldTour talents to line up against gravel greats in Belgian showdown

UCI Road World Championships medal table
By Kirsten Frattini published
Feature A complete record of all the 2024 medal winners in Zürich

Three riders 'crucial to our success' Spratt, Hanson, Sanguineti extend with Lidl-Trek
By Kirsten Frattini published
News 'It's an environment where I feel valued, but also constantly challenged and inspired to be the best I can be' says Hanson

State of the nation: Analysing the Netherlands' 2024 Road World Championships teams
By Kirsten Frattini published
Analysis Mathieu van der Poel, Demi Vollering and Marianne Vos give the Dutch squad rainbow potential
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