
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

'If the organisers want to make Pogačar win, that’s their choice' – Motorbikes under fire again at Tour de Romandie as Paret-Peintre and Rodríguez complain for different reasons
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Drafting and descending see familiar grievances resurface

'His achievements and legacy will never be forgotten' – Decorated para-cyclist Alex Zanardi dies at age 59
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Italian became a highly-decorated para-cyclist after losing both legs in a motor racing crash

Tour de Romandie: Tadej Pogačar shatters peloton on 'queen stage' and wins stage 4
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results Florian Lipowitz trails in second while Pablo Castrillo edges Lorenzo Fortunato at the line nearly two minutes after the World Champion

The Traka 200: Ex road pro Lukas Pöstlberger holds off MTB chasers to win 'biggest gravel race in Europe' as Sofia Gómez Villafañe strikes out for second straight title
By Simone Giuliani, Patrick Fletcher published
Results Austrian narrowly hangs on for victory in men's race as defending champion repeats the trick in the women's race

Tour of Turkey: Davide Ballerini wins stage 7 amid neutralisation in slippery Antalya
By Patrick Fletcher published
Italian the fastest at the line on a rainy day that sees GC times taken 15km out

'It was a hard transition' – Tadej Pogačar climbs his first mountain of 2026 but has to ride within himself
By Patrick Fletcher published
News World champion is riding his first stage race after Classics-only Spring, and has to get more tactical than usual on stage 1

Tour de Romandie: Tadej Pogačar sprints to stage 1 win and race lead from small breakaway in first climbing test
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results World champion out-sprints Lipowitz, Martinez after blowing race apart on late climb

'Track cycling icon' Matthew Glaetzer announces retirement and new career as a firefighter
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Australian's long-awaited Olympic medals in Paris have proven to be the final act of a 15-year career, and a new one has already begun

Tour of Turkey: Iván Sosa climbs to stage 3 victory and into the race lead on first summit finish
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results Colombian beats Sebastian Berwick into second, with Nicolas Breuillard third on the Kiran climbs

'A new chapter for the team' – Ineos Grenadiers unveil Netcompany as new title sponsor
By Patrick Fletcher published
News British team launch partnership with Danish IT company at special event in London

Should Paul Seixas ride the Tour de France this year? We debate the pros and cons for French super talent making his debut
By Matilda Price, Patrick Fletcher published
Analysis Patrick argues that the wonder kid is ready for the next step, whilst Matilda urges patience

Tour of the Alps: Giulio Pellizzari soloes to queen stage triumph to seal first career GC title
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results Italian wins with 21km solo ride as Ineos duo Egan Bernal and Thymen Arensman round out podium in Bolzano

'If Paul Seixas isn't ready for the Tour de France, then who is?’ – Oliver Naesen backs 19-year-old teammate for debut this summer
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Decathlon-CMA CGM stalwart says a debut for the teenager this year would actually invite less pressure

'An unprecedented commitment' - Remco Evenepoel signs with Specialized for life
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Olympic Champion will never race on a bike from any other brand

Reflections and highlights from Paris-Roubaix – What we witnessed and felt on the ground and at home
By Patrick Fletcher, Pete Trifunovic, Will Jones, Tom Wieckowski, Matilda Price, Josh Croxton, James Moultrie published
Analysis Cyclingnews team weighs in on an unforgettable day of racing in northern France

'Paris-Roubaix is love-hate and I finally have some love' – Megan Jastrab ecstatic after top-five finish in Hell of the North
By Patrick Fletcher published
News American racer finishes with Lotte Kopecky after exceptional ride in race she 'always said I hate'

Tom Pidcock’s Ardennes Classics campaign still up in the air as team has 'no deadline' for return from knee injury
By Patrick Fletcher published
News British rider was due to ride De Brabantse Pijl, Amstel Gold Race, La Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège before horror Catalunya crash plunged spring into doubt

Blurred vision, flat tyres, and a collision with a spectator – Laurence Pithie sees dream scenario turn to nightmare at Paris-Roubaix
By Patrick Fletcher published
News 'I don't really know what to say, to be honest' – shellshocked New Zealander recounts a wild day on the pavé

'I don't know what to feel yet' – Heartbroken Marianne Vos attempts to come to terms with agonising Paris-Roubaix defeat
By Patrick Fletcher published
News 'We miss him, calling him, having small WhatsApp messages, or a picture, or whatever. But in a way… you just try and focus on what you have to do' says Vos in memory of her late father

Did Shimano's new pedals cost Mathieu van der Poel victory at Paris-Roubaix?
By Josh Croxton published
Tech Quick-thinking Tibor Del Grosso saves the team from complete embarrassment, but Christophe Roodhoft takes the blame for putting half the team on different pedals

Junior rider taken out by spectator while leading Paris-Roubaix – Video
By Patrick Fletcher published
News 'I was playing the game, but it’s also up to the spectators to pay attention' - Soren Bruyère Joumard

'Fewer minutes but more eyeballs' – ASO race director defends reduction in women's Paris-Roubaix broadcast and his 'moron' comments on Rockets boss Bas Tietema
By Patrick Fletcher published
News 'Coverage is not just about watching a race. It is about visibility, value, and the future of the sport' The Cyclists' Alliance speaks out about decreased television coverage of Paris-Roubaix Femmes

'I feel dead fit but just slow' – Josh Tarling lacking top-end power for Paris-Roubaix
By Patrick Fletcher published
Ineos Grenadiers rider's Paris-Roubaix frustrations look set to continue

'I can pull off some kind of good sprint' – Does Tadej Pogačar even need to arrive alone to win Paris-Roubaix?
By Patrick Fletcher published
News 'Everybody talks about some sort of club but honestly I don't even know who's in this club' he says of all-five Monument winners

It started with an omelette – The story of Chez Françoise, the humble café that has become 'part of the legend of Paris-Roubaix'
By Patrick Fletcher published
For more than 30 years Françoise Santerre has woven herself into the fabric of the Hell of the North – Madame Paris-Roubaix shows us around
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