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

Lorenzo Finn crowned winner of the 2026 Tour de l'Avenir, underlining future star status
By Patrick Fletcher Published
News 19-year-old Italian seals the overall title with a final-day victory and doubles up after the Giro Next Gen

'I don’t know if people at home understood it' – Decathlon defend tactics amid 'surprise' from within the peloton on first Vuelta a España mountain stage
By Patrick Fletcher Published
News Felix Gall's team took control of stage 4 in between domination from UAE and Pogačar

'There’s not much you can do' – Sepp Kuss misses his plan to be with Pogačar but puts himself in podium contention on first Vuelta a España mountain test
By Patrick Fletcher Published
News 'Probably the race behind was exciting to watch' says 2023 Vuelta champion

'I was up all night' – Oscar Onley hit by another setback but comes through first Vuelta a España GC showdown
By Patrick Fletcher Published
News Netcompany-Ineos leader says 'we just let him do his thing' of Tadej Pogačar's long-range solo

'We did it with our heart and with a lot of pleasure' – Hotel owner blown away by riders and five-star reviews after giving shelter to Vuelta a España peloton amid hailstorm
By Patrick Fletcher Published
'We opened the doors for them all to come in and shelter. There was no hesitation' hotel manager tells Cyclingnews

Tadej Pogačar pulls over peloton as hail storm cancels finale of Vuelta a España stage 3
By Patrick Fletcher Published
News Thick layer of hail blocks road on final climb to Font Romeu

Vuelta a España places restrictions on its own content creator amid backlash over interactions with Tadej Pogačar and others
By Patrick Fletcher Published
News Erola Jons will have her access to riders limited after backlash to her actions during race's opening stages

Julian Alaphilippe had more than panache – he was a conjuror who was greater than the sum of his watts
By Patrick Fletcher Published
Features The Frenchman departs from the sport having left a mark on fans, teammates, and rivals like few before him

'I gave everything I had, and cycling gave me everything in return' – Julian Alaphilippe confirms his career is over
By Patrick Fletcher Published
News Two-time World Champion says he's stopping 'not with sadness, but with gratitude'

Renewi Tour: Jenno Berckmoes pulls off a heist to snatch stage 3 and the leader's jersey on Tour of Flanders-inspired day
By Patrick Fletcher Published
Results Belgian narrowly holds off charging pack in Geraardsbergen after late breakaway with Alec Segaert

Lotte Kopecky pulls out of Tour of Britain Women
By Patrick Fletcher Published
News Former world champion 'not feeling well' ahead of crucial stage 3

Jonathan Milan ordered to pull over as race leader is lapped by peloton following huge crash at Renewi Tour
By Patrick Fletcher Published
News Stage 1 winner battles bravely on many minutes behind the bunch after heavy fall

Renewi Tour: Jasper Philipsen storms into race lead with victory on windy and chaotic stage 2
By Patrick Fletcher Published
Results Belgian comes out on top as Kooij and Merlier get caught up in the chaos and former race leader Jonathan Milan suffers heavy crash

Josh Tarling to start Vuelta a España for Netcompany-Ineos days after the death of his brother, Finlay
By Owen Rogers, Patrick Fletcher Published
News Welshman confirmed in Netcompany-Ineos' line-up

Renewi Tour: Jonathan Milan edges out Olav Kooij in photo finish to win a messy opening stage
By Patrick Fletcher Published
Results All the big-name sprinters to the fore after a rain-soaked day and a chaotic finale

Abel Balderstone breaks contract to join UAE Team Emirates-XRG
By Patrick Fletcher Published
News 'We believe he has the potential to continue developing' says UAE boss of new signing

Fundraiser for Finlay Tarling doubles its target as donations flow in
By Patrick Fletcher Published
'This fund can hopefully serve as part of a legacy project providing an opportunity to help future generations of young Welsh riders' reads the fundraising page

‘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
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