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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![Primoz Roglic in the Giro d'Italia maglia rosa](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kF659VKept84HseyLZEjBH-320-80.jpg)
Primoz Roglic linked with Tour de Suisse, cryptic over Tour de France
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Rider and Jumbo-Visma team non-commital over potential Tour de France start
![Lidl-Trek 2023](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SR4ra8DzhPwaK7aZywfASf-320-80.jpg)
Trek-Segafredo to become Lidl-Trek from Tour de France onwards
By Patrick Fletcher, Daniel Ostanek last updated
News US WorldTour and Women's WorldTour teams rebrand from June 30
![Geraint Thomas on the podium of the Giro d'Italia](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hEVc8kAyKyGvwJrAaubooL-320-80.jpg)
Geraint Thomas to race nationals, Worlds, and 'possibly' Vuelta a España
By Patrick Fletcher published
News 'Shut it down, then get going again' says Welshman after runner-up finish at Giro d'Italia
![TRE CIME DI LAVAREDO ITALY MAY 26 LR Primo Rogli of Slovenia and Team JumboVisma and Geraint Thomas of The United Kingdom and Team INEOS Grenadiers Pink Leader Jersey spduring the 106th Giro dItalia 2023 Stage 19 a 183km stage from Longarone to Tre Cime di Lavaredo 2307m UCIWT on May 26 2023 in Tre Cime di Lavaredo Italy Photo by Stuart FranklinGetty Images](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2aqGHXXbKRkrNrJUL3SiDT-320-80.jpg)
Giro d'Italia stage 19: Primoz Roglic gains seconds in mountaintop maglia rosa battle
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results Santiago Buitrago takes breakaway win ahead of Gee and Cort on queen stage
![Geraint Thomas and Primoz Roglic do battle at the Giro d'Italia](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Sowp8zM43NZ6LCSvY76uJ3-320-80.jpg)
'I don't trust that guy' - Geraint Thomas on Roglic mind games at Giro d'Italia
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Race leader says rival was 'playing silly buggers' but refuses to get sucked in
![Hugh Carthy at the finish of stage 18 of the Giro d'Italia](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TKRLDJKZFAQK42AakjhFzd-320-80.jpg)
Hugh Carthy abandons Giro d'Italia
By Patrick Fletcher published
News British climber was struggling with stomach issues
![Primoz Roglic and Geraint Thomas on the move on stage 18 of the Giro d'Italia](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CwXyqKBjuWXNNYM2c2R68-320-80.jpg)
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
![The finish of stage 17 of the Giro d'Italia 2023 in Caorle](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ipEXGxvHSVEXJrYQgyiqLg-320-80.jpg)
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
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