
Patrick Fletcher
Patrick is a freelance sports writer and editor. He’s an NCTJ-accredited journalist with a bachelor’s degree in modern languages (French and Spanish). Patrick worked full-time at Cyclingnews for eight years between 2015 and 2023, latterly as Deputy Editor.
Latest articles by

Key moments from the first week of the Tour de France, in pictures
By Patrick Fletcher, Ian Cleverly published
Our pick of the defining images from stages 1 to 9 of the 2024 Tour de France

Where are they now? Lance Armstrong’s 1999 Tour de France US Postal team
By Patrick Fletcher published
The main players in the infamous squad, 25 years on from the Texan's first yellow jersey

Mark Cavendish and his 35 Tour de France stage wins – Gallery
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
Gallery Each and every victory that made the Manxman the race's greatest ever sprinter

Tour de Suisse: Ayuso conquers Albulapass as Skjelmose takes yellow
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results Gall loses lead in closing metres, Evenepoel battles to limit losses

Robert Gesink continues for another year with Jumbo-Visma
By Patrick Fletcher published
News 37-year-old Dutchman had been contemplating retirement

As it happened: Stage win and race lead for Skjelmose on Tour de Suisse stage 3
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
Live How the summit finish at Villars-sur-Ollon tested GC contenders

Mont Ventoux race cut to single ascent due to storm risks
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Race will still finish atop the Giant of Provence but after first, easier climb from Sault
The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!
Latest on Cyclingnews
-
How to watch the Tour de France 2025: TV, streaming, official broadcasters
Where to watch the biggest race in the world this July -
Watch Tour de France stage 20 online: All the broadcasters and streams for the penultimate day
After the Alps comes an undulating route that should see breakaway action -
Watch Tour de France stage 16 online: All the broadcasters and streams for the Mont Ventoux showdown
The third week begins with an ascent of one of the Tour's legendary mountains
-
The ramp up to rest day – Key moments from the yellow jersey battle of the Tour de France in pictures
The long first week of the Tour de France has continued in exciting fashion -
The Tour de France is getting faster, and here's why it won't be slowing down soon
From tech, to nutrition, to a new sense of order in the peloton, we take an extremely deep dive into the curious phenomenon of the Tour de France's escalating speed -
Key moments from the Tour de France so far in pictures
The first five days of the Tour de France have showcased an exceptional Grand Depart and an early battle for the yellow jersey
-
Giro d'Italia stage 20 live streams: How to watch the showdown on mighty Colle delle Finestre
It's crunch time in the Italian Grand Tour – here's how to tune in -
Future Gravel: The re-visit with Ted King – How has gravel changed and what happens next?
'Gravel now is not what it was five years ago, and it's not what it's gonna be in five years' -
How to watch Brabantse Pijl 2025 – TV and streaming info for Remco Evenepoel's comeback
All the broadcast information for the Friday Spring Classic