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.
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Tour de l'Avenir: Joe Blackmore and Marion Bunel crowned winners of premier U23 race
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Blackmore hangs on by a thread to become first British winner, as Bunel spreads her wings on Colle delle Finestre
As it happened: Primož Roglič's onslaught on stage 8 of the Vuelta a España
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
Live report All the action as the four-time winner ignited his fightback with the stage win and nearly a minute gained on the race leader
Vuelta a España: Primož Roglič powers to mountaintop win on stage 8 to cut into O'Connor's GC lead
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results Enric Mas second, Mikel Landa third at Cazorla while race leader O'Connor 46 seconds back
'It's not normal, my legs feel numb' – Cian Uijtdebroeks searching for answers after latest setback at Vuelta a España
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Belgian youngster ships eight minutes after being dropped on category-2 climb on stage 7
'The last dance' – Pauline Ferrand-Prévot braces for her final mountain bike race at Worlds
By Patrick Fletcher published
News 'For sure, this sport will stay the number 1 in my heart' says Frenchwoman as she prepares for switch to road racing
As it happened: Victory for Groves, red jersey for Van Aert in Vuelta a España stage 2 sprint
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
Live report All the action as the peloton took on a rolling route with a draggy sprint finish
As it happened: Delight for McNulty and gaps between GC men in Vuelta a España opener
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
Live report All the action as the Spanish Grand Tour got underway with a short time trial in Lisbon
How to watch Olympics Cycling Sprint live streams at Paris 2024
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
How to watch Everything you need to know to watch Olympics Cycling Sprint live streams, wherever you are in the world.
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