Patrick Fletcher
Patrick is an NCTJ-trained journalist, and former deputy editor of Cyclingnews, who has seven years’ experience covering professional cycling. He has a modern languages degree from Durham University and has been able to put it to some use in what is a multi-lingual sport, with a particular focus on French and Spanish-speaking riders. Away from cycling, Patrick spends most of his time playing or watching other forms of sport - football, tennis, trail running, darts, to name a few, but he draws the line at rugby.
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As it happened: Victory for Zana and blow for Almeida on Giro d'Italia stage 18
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
Live How the breakaway and GC drama unfolded in the Dolomites
Giro d'Italia: Alberto Dainese wins stage 17 bunch sprint in Caorle
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results Thomas safely in as Italian out-powers Milan, Matthews
Giro d'Italia: Almeida outduels Thomas on stage 16 atop Monte Bondone
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results Geraint Thomas regains maglia rosa
Soudal-QuickStep down to two riders at Giro d'Italia after Davide Ballerini exit
By Patrick Fletcher published
News After COVID-19 ravages the team, it's operating on a skeleton crew
As it happened: No GC fireworks on shortened Giro d'Italia stage 13 as Rubio wins from breakaway
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
Live Re-live the action from the false start to the top of Crans Montana
Spanish rider Arturo Gravalos dies aged 25
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Spaniard was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2021
Giro d'Italia: Nico Denz powers to breakaway-sprint victory on stage 12
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results Toms Skujins second, Sebastian Berwick third in Rivoli
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