Latest articles by Patrick Fletcher
Pogačar, Pidcock, Yates and Bernal shortlisted for 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards
News Cycling stars up for World Sportsman, Action Sportsperson and Comeback of the Year categories
Italian pro disqualified from 60km solo victory over illegal brake levers – but were they bent in by a crash?
News 'It's ridiculous' says Filippo D’Aiuto as rivals show solidarity with podium snub
Wout van Aert confirmed for season debut on cobbles of Samyn Classic after missing Opening Weekend due to illness
News Belgian star will make his 2026 season debut on the cobbles on Tuesday
'I expect a real spectacle' – Harsh conditions on the weather forecast for Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
News Wind and rain expected for Saturday's Belgian season opener
Down on luck and momentum – The nightmare continues for Wout van Aert and Visma-Lease a Bike
Analysis How the Dutch team's woes have gone from bad to worse at the start of the 2026 season
'A big blow' – Wout van Aert ruled out of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
News There'll be no showdown with Mathieu van der Poel for the Belgian Classics star on Saturday
Giro di Sardegna: Huge upset as Nicolo Garibbo overcomes QuickStep numbers to win opening stage
Italian triumphs in four-up sprint in Bosa
'He's often reacting, but Van der Poel and Pogačar make the race' – Tom Dumoulin calls for Wout van Aert to show 'real courage' in the Classics
News Belgian star's former teammate encourages 'all or nothing' mindset in his new podcast
The longest photo-finish debate – Clásica de Almería jury change results nine days after the race
News Dylan Groenewegen upgraded to the podium at the expense of Matteo Moschetti
'No one enjoys seeing money spent on lawyers but this is about unity' – Adam Hansen defends CPA's vote to help fund UCI's legal battle with SRAM
News 'If we don't back the UCI now then why would they listen in the future' says CPA boss
Airbags a step closer to the pro peloton as UCI opens consultation process
News Pro cycling moves toward MotoGP-style wearable protection
Paul Seixas may not be the new Tadej Pogačar, but his Algarve performance proved that the hype is very much real
Analysis After a debut season flecked with promise, cycling's latest teenaged super-talent already looks like he belongs at the top
Fabio Jakobsen's tyre and insert blown clean off his 'mini-hook' rims in UAE Tour crash
News Dutchman suffers more misfortune as team say he hit a rock in the road
Volta ao Algarve: Paul Seixas eclipses Juan Ayuso and João Almeida atop Alto da Fóia for stage 2 victory
Results Ayuso finishes second in summit sprint against 19-year-old French rider
'There is no other way' – Lappartient bids for control over pro cycling reforms but says UCI is 'ready to consider significant developments'
News Governing body wants to take charge of changes around economic model, safety and more after various breakaway league attempts
Déjà-vu for Tom Pidcock as jacket removal mistake leads to impressive but futile fightback at Clásica Jaén
News Briton finishes second after UAE Team Emirates-XRG's strength added another hurdle
Jan Christen disqualified from Clásica Jaén podium over Maxim Van Gils crash in three-up sprint
News Swiss rider was judged to have deviated from his line
UAE Tour: Isaac del Toro upsets the sprinters with sensational attack to win stage 1
Results Mexican outpaces Ceel Bol and Antonio Tiberi on wind-shortened stage
More wind disruption as UAE Tour opener shortened for safety reasons
News WorldTour peloton forced to avoid exposed Tel Moreeb cycle track
Mis-timed gel and radio issues cost Tom Pidcock despite strong showing on season debut
News 'I was happy with my legs but we got outsmarted' says Briton after hectic Vuelta a Murcia opener
Vuelta a Murcia: Marc Soler converts audacious UAE Team Emirates-XRG attack into stage 1 victory and first leader's jersey as strong winds shorten opener
Results Julius Johansen helps built teammate's lead and takes second, while Tom Pidcock solos in for third on blustery stage
A resting heart rate of 34bpm?! Mathieu van der Poel reveals incredible Whoop metrics
News 'Some athletes are really strict about it, but I don't mind sharing data' says Dutchman
'Setting the the spark for a new chapter' – After unusual winter, Tom Pidcock is back as Pinarello Q36.5 eye new heights
News Team looks to British leader to score first win of the season as he makes his 2026 bow at the Vuelta a Murcia
Ineos Grenadiers owner Jim Ratcliffe at centre of political storm after claiming 'UK has been colonised by immigrants'
News Billionaire team owner's comments spark a reaction from the Prime Minister
How to watch UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships: TV & streaming details for elites, U23, junior races in Hulst
How to watch Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert are set to clash again in the UCI Cyclocross World Cup – we have the details on TV channels and live streams to watch online.
