
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

‘8 plugs, 3 Co2 - still no luck’ – Rosa Klöser’s Leadville 100 bid ends in a car after tricky acclimatization following Tour de France Femmes
By Patrick Fletcher Published
News Gravel star took on her fifth mountain bike race one week after French Grand Tour

Cramps and goosebumps as Wout van Aert beaten by training partner Daan Soete at Belgian Gravel Championships
By Patrick Fletcher Published
News 'What a special day' says Visma-Lease a Bike rider as he switches things up ahead of the Vuelta a España

ADAC Cyclassics Hamburg: Paul Magnier takes sprint win after Soudal-Quickstep takes control in final 10 kilometres
By Patrick Fletcher Published
Results Mike Teunissen is second and Laurence Pithie takes third in Hamburg

Czech Tour: Andrew August seals overall title despite Fancellu coming back from pedal slip to win final stage
By Patrick Fletcher Published
Results 20-year-old US rider misses out on the stage win hattrick but successfully defends yellow for a first pro GC title

'If you're heading out on your bike in the next few days give him a thought as you clip in' – Finlay Tarling's parents issue public message following son's death
By Patrick Fletcher Published
Michael and Dawn Tarling grateful for the support they've received and 'couldn't be prouder' of the life their son lived

A memorial, a black leader's jersey, and moments of silence as respects are paid to Finlay Tarling at cycling races across Europe
By Patrick Fletcher Published
News Tributes held at Volta a Portugal, Czech Tour, and Arctic Race of Norway on solemn Saturday

Michael Woods to come out of road retirement for home World Championships in Montreal
By Patrick Fletcher Published
News 39-year-old Canadian has been racing gravel and is making his Leadville MTB debut but it's soon back to three of the biggest road events

Czech Tour: In total control AJ August launches early on final climb to win stage 3
By Patrick Fletcher Published
Results Alessandro Fancellu takes second and Domenico Pozzovivo is third on Dlouhé stráne summit finish

'Part of me of still being in cycling is trying to become the best version of myself' – Human Powered Health pick up a former world champion
By Patrick Fletcher Published
US team welcome 'proven winner at the highest level' Amalie Dideriksen

Patrick Lefevere cites 'ungrateful' Mark Cavendish in analysis of Primož Roglič's possible transfer to Lotto-Intermarché
By Patrick Fletcher Published
News Former QuickStep boss had a habit for getting returns out of aging stars – and unceremoniously letting them go

Volta a Portugal to continue, but without NSN Development Team, following death of Finlay Tarling
By Patrick Fletcher Published
Organisers say race will have 'atmosphere of profound mourning' as Tarling's teammates all withdraw

'Still far from reaching his full potential' – Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe snap up Georg Steinhauser from EF Education-EasyPost
By Patrick Fletcher Published
News German climber has struggled for consistency, but the talent has always been there – Analysis

'Really difficult to go through' – Célia Gery's first comments on Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney controversy at Tour de France Femmes
By Patrick Fletcher Published
News Frenchwoman nevertheless finishes the Tour on a high

From the dominant to the anonymous – Rating every team's Tour de France Femmes performance
By Dani Ostanek, Alasdair Fotheringham, Patrick Fletcher Published
Analysis Analysis of each squad's achievements and shortcomings in the 2026 edition

'His best is yet to come' – NSN Cycling add much-needed climbing quality with signing of Santiago Buitrago
By Patrick Fletcher Published
News 26-year-old joins after seven years at Bahrain Victorious – quotes and analysis

Demi Vollering and FDJ the top earners as one team leaves penniless – Tour de France Femmes prize money wrapped
By Patrick Fletcher Published
News Breaking down the €260,000 prize pot, and how it compares to the men's Tour

'Kasia knows deep in her heart that that kind of thing just happens' – Demi Vollering defends Célia Gery after complaints from Niewiadoma-Phinney
By Patrick Fletcher Published
News 'I'm sure she didn't do it on purpose' says new yellow jersey

'Really stupid from both of us' – Marlen Reusser regrets mark-out tactics with Demi Vollering as yellow jersey sails away at Tour de France Femmes
By Dani Ostanek, Patrick Fletcher Published
News 'Demi kept attacking super hard, I kept telling her don’t do this' says Swiss rider after losing the race lead

'Back to work' – Tadej Pogačar returns to training mode after plain-clothes gravel rides and Tour de France recovery
By Patrick Fletcher Published
News Tour de France champion back training on the road in Slovenia before return to Monaco to watch Tour de France Femmes

What next for Paul Seixas? Two weeks of rest, more training and racing, and the long-term picture post-Tour de France debut
By Patrick Fletcher Published
News After finishing fourth in his first-ever Grand Tour, all eyes are on the next steps for the French star

Sepp Kuss hoping to ride Vuelta a España for Grand Tour treble after 'crazy fast' but 'enjoyable' Tour de France
By Patrick Fletcher Published
News Former Vuelta winner feeling motivated into the final part of the season

Eight conclusions from the Tour de France – A new Pogačar, Evenepoel's next challenge and questions over racing in July
By Alasdair Fotheringham, Patrick Fletcher Published
Analysis On their way home from Paris, the Cyclingnews team dissects what we can take away from this edition of the Tour, covering everything from the racing and the route to anti-doping and the climate

‘I’m not thinking about any history, clubbing, or whatever' - Tour de France winner Tadej Pogačar has his name in lights but keeps his feet on the ground
By Patrick Fletcher Published
Features Slovenian schedules 'homework' for his own events and rest to 'enjoy the small things in life' rather than add travel for post-Tour criteriums

GC times to be taken before Montmartre climbs on Tour de France final stage for second year in a row due to safety concerns
By Jackie Tyson, Patrick Fletcher Published
News Tadej Pogačar can celebrate yellow jersey early on stage 21

'He was maybe surprised I did that' – Paul Seixas' teammate explains glare he received from Tadej Pogačar at Tour de France after trying to take over pacing
By Patrick Fletcher Published
News Decathlon's Nicolas Prodhomme says 'There was nothing vicious, it was... not intimidation either' after Col de Sarenne moment
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