Matilda Price
Matilda is an NCTJ-qualified journalist based in the UK who joined Cyclingnews in March 2025. Prior to that, she worked as the Racing News Editor at GCN, and extensively as a freelancer contributing to Cyclingnews, Cycling Weekly, Velo, Rouleur, Escape Collective, Red Bull and more. She has reported on the ground at all of the biggest events on the calendar, including the men's and women's Tours de France, the Giro d'Italia, the Vuelta a Espana, the Spring Classics and the World Championships. She has particular experience and expertise in women's cycling, and women's sport in general. She is a graduate of modern languages and sports journalism.
Latest articles by Matilda Price

Tour de Suisse: Tadej Pogačar denies Mathieu van der Poel stage 4 victory and extends overall lead with 53.4 kph time trial
By Matilda Price Published
Results Van der Poel was forced to settle for second place by a whisker as Tobias Foss takes third in Aarburg

An attempt to stop Tadej Pogačar? Tour de France further adjusts green jersey points system to keep it sprinter-friendly
By Matilda Price Published
News Points weighted more towards bunch sprint stages after Slovenian came close to winning classification in 2025

Volta a Catalunya Feminas: Paula Blasi conquers Queen stage climbs to take domineering victory on stage 2 and leader's jersey
By Matilda Price Published
Results Célia Gery second, Sidney Swierenga third at La Molina ski station

'Serious incidents continue to occur' – CPA Women calls for 'substantial review' of SafeR after Urška Žigart's crash at Tour de Suisse
By Matilda Price Published
News Slovenian rider broke jaw after crashing over a speed bump in the final kilometre of stage 2

Why Wout van Aert missing the Tour de France is a huge loss for Jonas Vingegaard, and the race itself
By Matilda Price Published
Analysis Danish rider loses a key ally in his fight against Tadej Pogačar, and swings the odds even further into Slovenian's hands

'It will never be ideal' – Mathieu van der Poel still struggling to balance mountain bike and road racing
By Matilda Price Published
News Dutchman currently in action at Tour de Suisse to build for Tour de France, with MTB return on the cards for August

'We stand for equality, respect and freedom' – Uno-X Mobility celebrate Pride Month with rainbow flags at Copenhagen Sprint and Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
By Matilda Price Last updated
News Men's and women's team riders carry rainbow flags to team presentations over the weekend

There were winners and losers at the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, but mainly losers – including anyone hoping for a ramp-up in Tour de France tension
By Matilda Price Published
Analysis Tadej Pogačar's domestique beating all of his rivals doesn't exactly bode well for the Tour and hopes of a more open race

Where do the Tour de France Femmes contenders stand after the Vuelta and Giro? Analysing the yellow jersey favourites
By Matilda Price, Simone Giuliani Last updated
Contenders Demi Vollering still top of our list but other riders have improved their stock since the start of the year

Zwift and Canyon launch junior team that aims to accelerate North American riders to men's and women's Tour de France success
By Matilda Price Published
News Junior squad will see riders from United States, Canada and Mexico race in Europe in 2027 and aims to deliver a Tour winner within ten years and 'a permanent platform for North American riders'

Lorena Wiebes makes comeback after Giro disqualification, defending champion Jordi Meeus faces tough opposition – Copenhagen Sprint contenders
By Matilda Price Published
Contenders Analysing the riders who will be challenging for the win in the sprint-friendly race in Denmark

Tour de France past winners
By Matilda Price Published
History A full list of champions from 1903-2025

Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: Quinn Simmons blasts to victory on stage 4 from 10-rider breakaway with peloton breathing down their backs
By Matilda Price Published
Results Finn Fisher-Black and Mattéo Vercher round off podium in thrilling finale

Tadej Pogačar named as one of 100 most influential people in sport for 2026 alongside World Cup stars Messi and Ronaldo
By Matilda Price Published
News World champion included in 'Icons' section of prestigious list, alongside Lionel Messi, Mikaela Shiffrin and Carlos Alcaraz

Don't be late for a TTT – UCI rakes in €10,000 in fines on expensive day at Tour Auvergne-Rhônes-Alpes
By Matilda Price Published
News Fine of 3,000 and 3,500 CHF for three DSs after failure to present bikes for inspection early enough

Giro d'Italia Women penalties, fines – AG Insurance Soudal adds three more yellow cards on final day of racing
By Matilda Price, Laura Weislo Last updated
Penalties All the rule infringements and punishments handed out in Italy

2026 Giro d'Italia Women stage 8 preview – 'Sometimes it's better not to know' as race reaches new heights and new GC drama atop the Colle delle Finestre
By Lyne Lamoureux, Matilda Price Last updated
Stage Preview Jun 6, 2026: Rivoli - Sestriere, 105 km - Isabella Holmgren offers and inside view on the mighty climb that will define this year's Giro

Reviewing every team in the Giro d'Italia 2026 – Who flew and who flopped?
By Matilda Price, Patrick Fletcher Published
Analysis Cyclingnews analyses the performances, success and failures of all 23 teams at the corsa rosa

'Leadership transition' at Lidl-Trek as former Red Bull performance director joins Niermann's arrival and Luca Guercilena departs after 16 years
By Matilda Price Published
News Andy Schleck promoted to CEO as German team make another round of senior leadership changes

'They bring cycling into disrepute' – Lorena Wiebes' agent blasts Giro disqualification as rider stays silent apart from brief Instagram post
By Matilda Price Published
News Dutch rider's agent question integrity of decision, repeating SD Worx-Protime defense that same bike has been used all season

Canada's Isabella Holmgren 'nervous but excited' as she steps into co-leadership role at Giro d'Italia Women after last year's breakthrough top 10
By Matilda Price Published
News Holmgren racing with 'no expectations' but an extra year of knowledge

Preview: Giro d'Italia Women stage 4 – Tough mountain time trial set to paint the first GC picture of race
By Matilda Price Last updated
Stage Preview Uphill time trial to Nevegal set to bring first GC gaps of 2026 Giro

By winning the Giro d'Italia, Jonas Vingegaard has had his strongest Tour de France preparation yet – but we still have no idea how he'll compare with Tadej Pogačar
By Matilda Price Published
Analysis All the signs say that Jonas Vingegaard will head to the Tour strong and confident, perhaps more so than ever before. But does that mean an all-out battle with Pogacar is coming?
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