
Patrick Fletcher
Patrick is an NCTJ-accredited journalist with a bachelor’s degree in modern languages (French and Spanish) and a decade’s experience in digital sports media, largely within the world of cycling. He re-joined Cyclingnews as Deputy Editor in February 2026, having previously spent eight years on staff between 2015 and 2023. In between, he was Deputy Editor at GCN and spent 18 months working across the sports portfolio at Future before returning to the cycling press pack. Patrick works across Cyclingnews’ wide-ranging output, assisting the Editor in global content strategy, with a particular focus on shaping CN's news operation.
Latest articles by Patrick Fletcher

What can Remco Evenepoel learn from Pogačar, Nibali, and Valverde? 5 memorable Tour of Flanders debuts from big-name cobbles newbies
By Patrick Fletcher published
Feature These riders all made a splash on unfamiliar terrain

Dwars door Vlaanderen: Filippo Ganna catches and passes Wout van Aert in closing metres to score dramatic last gasp victory
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
Results Belgian falls just short in late solo breakaway bid, Søren Wærenskjold sprints to third place

Remco Evenepoel will ride the Tour of Flanders in shock debut
By Patrick Fletcher published
News 'Flanders, are you ready?' – Belgian confirms his debut at Sunday's race following media frenzy

'I need to rest and see what's wrong with me' – João Almeida off for medical tests after Volta a Catalunya struggles
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Portuguese rider finished the Spanish stage race in 38th place

Mathieu van der Poel retreats to Spain on private jet to fine-tune Tour of Flanders form
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Dutchman opts for warm-weather preparation after exertions at E3 and In Flanders Fields

How to watch In Flanders Fields 2026 – Live streams, TV channels for the new Gent-Wevelgem
By Patrick Fletcher published
News The Spring Classics continue with a historic race with a new name – here are the details on how to watch In Flanders Fields from Middelkerke to Wevelgem online, on TV and from anywhere

Volta a Catalunya: Jonas Vingegaard dominates stage 5 mountaintop finish to Coll de Pal for solo victory
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results Felix Gall takes second while Lenny Martinez next best from chase group

'I should probably have done more research' – Tom Pidcock leapfrogs Remco Evenepoel on Volta a Catalunya GC thanks to day of bonus seconds hunting
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Briton 'feeling better' as race goes on following Saturday's Milan-San Remo exploits

Volta a Catalunya: Ethan Vernon wins truncated stage 4 on long uphill drag to Camprodón while Tom Pidcock moves into second overall
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results Dorian Godon fails to move past NSN rider in closing metres to finish second and maintains GC lead

'A reckless act' – Climate activist arrested and may face charges and legal complaints after obstructing peloton during Ronde Van Brugge
By Patrick Fletcher published
News An investigation is underway after the incident in Wednesday's race

Climate protester sits down on cobbles in front of oncoming peloton at Ronde Van Brugge
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Protestor jumps out of the way at the last moment but defending champion ends up crashing

The cobbled Classics storylines we're looking forward to – From Van der Poel and Pogačar on the cusp of history to a different Demi Vollering and a resurgent Mads Pedersen
By Matilda Price, Patrick Fletcher, Kirsten Frattini, Dani Ostanek, Laura Weislo, Alasdair Fotheringham published
Feature The Cyclingnews team weighs in on the stories to follow during the cobbled Classics

'He definitely feels it' – Mathieu van der Poel tackles E3 recon with new handlebars after Milan-San Remo hand injury
By Patrick Fletcher published
Dutchman will still lead the team at E3 Saxo Classic, according to teammate

'If he'd known what condition the bike was in, he wouldn't have been descending like that' – Tadej Pogačar won Milan-San Remo on a cracked frame with disc brake rub
By Patrick Fletcher published
UAE Team Emirates-XRG mechanic reveals that the world champion's bike was badly damaged in the crash ahead of the Cipressa, making his victory even more remarkable

'I didn't have a gravel bike' – Cameron Mason sets unofficial FKT on bikepacking trail on aero road bike stuffed with tyres 6mm over clearance
By Patrick Fletcher published
Scottish pro tells the tale of his ride on the John Muir Way

The Pogačar followers, the fast finishers and the outsiders – Analysing the Milan-San Remo contenders
By Patrick Fletcher published
Contenders A closer look at the riders who might be in the mix on the Cipressa, Poggio, and Via Roma

Grand Prix de Denain: Alec Segaert toys with Hagenes and fends off peloton for extraordinary solo win
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results Belgian rode 20 metres behind his breakaway rival for nearly 10km before attacking him and holding off the bunch by mere metres

'It doesn’t look very good but it pays off' – Jasper Philipsen wins a Classic wearing odd shoes, and one is unreleased
By Patrick Fletcher published
Sprinter forced to swap his left shoewith just 20km to go

'A guy who was prepared to sleep in a cold camper van that kept breaking down in order to report on the races' – Tributes pour in following death of UK cycling stalwart Larry Hickmott
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Teams, riders, and brands recognise Hickmott's contribution to the domestic race scene

Sam Bennett to make long-awaited comeback from heart surgery this week
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Irish sprinter will line up at Nokere Koerse on Wednesday in his debut for Pinarello-Q36.5

'It's unacceptable that our safety keeps being compromised 'for the shot'' – Two riders almost run over by driver of media vehicle at Mid South gravel
By Patrick Fletcher published
News 'This was an operational failure, and we own it' says race organisation in apology statement

'Tadej Pogačar won his first Tour de France eating pizza, drinking beer and playing Playstation' – Teammate sees big difference with Paul Seixas
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Domen Novak echoes burnout concerns as young pros make precocious Pogačar seem old-fashioned

Kévin Vauquelin cries foul play from 'Soudal guy' as Ineos Grenadiers rider launches stunning comeback at Paris-Nice after being dumped in the echelons
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Frenchman was chasing for over 100km before dropping most of the GC riders he caught
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