
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 Patrick Fletcher

As it happened: Drama and GC shake-up in Sierra Nevada on Vuelta a España stage 9
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
Live report All the action on a day that saw Yates' and Carapaz's long-range gambles richly rewarded

Vuelta a España: Adam Yates stamps authority on stage 9 solo victory
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results Richard Carapaz second and Ben O'Connor holds GC lead with third in Sierra Nevada mountain showdown

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.

How to watch Olympics Cycling Keirin live streams at Paris 2024
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
How to watch Everything you need to know to watch Olympics Cycling Keirin live streams, wherever you are in the world.

How to watch Olympics Cycling Omnium live streams at Paris 2024
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
How to watch Everything you need to know to watch Olympics Cycling Omnium live streams, wherever you are in the world.

How to watch Olympics Track Cycling live streams at Paris 2024
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
How to watch Everything you need to know to watch Olympics Track Cycling live streams, wherever you are in the world.

How to watch Olympics Cycling Madison live streams at Paris 2024
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
How to watch Everything you need to know to watch Olympics Cycling Madison live streams, wherever you are in the world.

How to watch Olympics Cycling Team Pursuit live streams at Paris 2024
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
How to watch Everything you need to know to watch Olympics Cycling Team Pursuit live streams, wherever you are in the world.

How to watch Olympics Cycling Team Sprint live streams at Paris 2024
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
How to watch Everything you need to know to watch Olympics Cycling Team Sprint live streams, wherever you are in the world.

Pure cycling: Is Julian Alaphilippe back to his best?
By Patrick Fletcher published
A rejuvenated Lou Lou targets Olympics success on home roads

As it happened: Belgium nets gold in thrilling men's time trial at Paris Olympics
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
Live Report How the world champion added Olympic gold to his palmarès with a commanding victory in Paris

Great Britain’s cycling hopes for the Paris Olympics
By Patrick Fletcher published
Team GB heads to the 2024 Games with titles to defend and new talents looking to make their mark

'Nations weren't happy that a bunch of randomers from Derby were beating them' - Dan Bigham's journey from treason to Olympic track
By Patrick Fletcher published
The former World Hour Record holder has gone from committing national team 'treason' to being an Olympic medal hopeful in Paris

As it happened: Tadej Pogačar dominant for fifth Tour de France stage win on Col de la Couillole
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
Live Report Yellow jersey strikes again on the final mountain stage, picking off Jonas Vingegaard in closing sprint after the Dane turned the tables on Remco Evenepoel's onslaught

'I need the Tour de France to find myself again' – Wout van Aert surprised at suggestions of early exit
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Belgian reflects on his state of form after the first week of the Tour

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
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