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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As it happened: Critérium du Dauphiné finale gave overall title to Jonas Vingegaard and stage win to Giulio Ciccone
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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