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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![Jonas Vingegaards celebrates his victory on stage 7 of the Critérium du Dauphiné](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/R5AAERxQ4h2KHhh2URocAG-320-80.jpg)
Critérium du Dauphiné: Jonas Vingegaard solos to victory atop Croix de Fer
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results Dane extends overall lead as Yates moves up to second place
![Remco Evenepoel](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WvTjf7rZy3Cf2yzGvF7PR9-320-80.jpg)
10 riders to watch at the 2023 Tour de Suisse
By Patrick Fletcher published
Analysis Evenepoel and Van Aert headline deep field in Switzerland
![Mikkel Bjerg on the podium after stage 4 of the Criterium du Dauphine](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Koec3rAzMtfEnxZwRwxyKb-320-80.jpg)
Critérium du Dauphiné: Mikkel Bjerg takes stage 4 time trial win, GC lead
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results Double delight for Denmark as Jonas Vingegaard takes time on GC rivals
![Uno-X have a new look for the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/caBU9auEc79Mc5EdKGdUZ5-320-80.jpeg)
Uno-X get new sponsor and kit for Tour de France
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Scandinavian team switch to predominantly red jersey as REMA 1000 back men's and women's squads
![Alaphilippe's celebration at the Dauphiné was a 'stay calm' message](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3W9AeK38j4wtAkrS5t5kPd-320-80.jpg)
'I've not felt this good in a long time' - Julian Alaphilippe overcomes doubts
By Alasdair Fotheringham, Patrick Fletcher published
News Frenchman says his Dauphiné victory salute was a message to stay calm and not get carried away
![Shari Bossuyt holds a press conference to address her positive test for Letrozole](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7Kr7tpingceeTxG4LueSLU-320-80.jpg)
'Like being wrongly jailed for murder' - Bossuyt protests doping innocence
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Belgian claims contamination with Toon Aerts present as he fights a similar case
![Ethan Hayter](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a9Q5Wkv97HZaf5K5fXYaqB-320-80.jpg)
Ethan Hayter's Tour de France hopes dented by another broken collarbone
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Ineos Grenadiers rider crashes out on the opening day of the Critérium du Dauphiné
![Marc Hirschi tops the podium in the Giro dell'Appennino](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5x7fwvHbqWekh9FJoP2k8E-320-80.jpg)
Marc Hirschi wins Giro dell'Appennino
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results UAE Team Emirates rider beats Cristian Rodriguez in two-up sprint
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