
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

Tour de France snubs – The most controversial rider non-selections
By Barry Ryan, Patrick Fletcher, Alasdair Fotheringham, Daniel Benson, Laura Weislo last updated
Cyclingnews looks at some of the most contentious omissions over the years

Tour de Suisse: Ayuso conquers Albulapass as Skjelmose takes yellow
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results Gall loses lead in closing metres, Evenepoel battles to limit losses

Robert Gesink continues for another year with Jumbo-Visma
By Patrick Fletcher published
News 37-year-old Dutchman had been contemplating retirement

As it happened: Stage win and race lead for Skjelmose on Tour de Suisse stage 3
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
Live How the summit finish at Villars-sur-Ollon tested GC contenders

Mont Ventoux race cut to single ascent due to storm risks
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Race will still finish atop the Giant of Provence but after first, easier climb from Sault

Marta Cavalli the winner of Tour Féminin des Pyrénées after cancellation of final stage
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results Italian had taken the leader's jersey on stage 2

Philipsen beats Ewan and Jakobsen to win Elfstedenronde
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results Belgian takes one-day win in hotly contested bunch sprint

As it happened: Critérium du Dauphiné finale gave overall title to Jonas Vingegaard and stage win to Giulio Ciccone
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
Live All the action from the final stage of the race

Critérium du Dauphiné: Jonas Vingegaard seals overall title as Giulio Ciccone wins final stage
By Patrick Fletcher published
results Ciccone hangs on from the breakaway on ultra-steep final climb above Grenoble

Tour Féminin des Pyrénées called off over safety issues
By Patrick Fletcher published
News UCI takes decision to scrap final stage after dangerous incidents and rider protests

Rasmus Tiller wins Dwars door het Hageland as Mathieu van der Poel punctures
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results Van Tricht and Vermeersch round out the podium on day of gravel and cobbles

'There were talks but it was pretty soon a no' - Remco Evenepoel not tempted by Tour de France
By Patrick Fletcher published
News 'I wouldn't start if I wasn't in good shape' says World Champion ahead of Tour de Suisse

As it happened: How Jonas Vingegaard stamped his authority on stage 7 of the Critérium du Dauphiné
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
Live All the action on a day that scaled the Madeleine, Mollard, and Croix de Fer

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

10 riders to watch at the 2023 Tour de Suisse
By Patrick Fletcher published
Analysis Evenepoel and Van Aert headline deep field in Switzerland

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 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

'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

'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'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 wins Giro dell'Appennino
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results UAE Team Emirates rider beats Cristian Rodriguez in two-up sprint

Wout van Aert already back at altitude with pre-Suisse gravel training
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Belgian tackles Alpine gravel roads shortly after Jumbo-Visma Sierra Nevada altitude training camp

Julian Mertens in a coma, undergoes spinal surgery after training crash
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Belgian also broke arm, ribs, and jaw on Wednesday
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