
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

Adam Hansen speaks out after Lawrence Naesen hit by team car in Tro Bro Leon
By Patrick Fletcher published
News 'We have to stop living in the past' says new CPA president

Tusveld's bike snaps in two places in Giro d'Italia crash
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Dutchman not seriously injured but bike held together by internal cables

As it happened: Giro d'Italia stage 2 saw late crash and victory for Jonathan Milan
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
Live All the action on the opening road stage of the 2023 Giro

Giro d'Italia: Jonathan Milan wins hectic finish in San Salvo on stage 2
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results GC favorites among riders caught in big pileup after passing 4km to go banner

Tao Geoghegan Hart takes Giro d'Italia KOM jersey as McNulty is downgraded
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Blue jersey changes hands just before stage 2 after timing errors are corrected

How timing errors put Brandon McNulty falsely into KOM jersey at Giro d'Italia
By Patrick Fletcher published
in-depth Closer inspection shows the US rider's time trial splits simply didn't add up

As it happened: Giro d'Italia stage 1 time trial dominated by Remco Evenepoel
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
Live How the Belgian won the stage, took the pink jersey, and put time into his GC rivals

Giro d'Italia: Remco Evenepoel flies across time trial course for victory and first maglia rosa
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results Ganna and Almeida complete podium while Roglic finishes 43 seconds back

Chloé Dygert pulls out of La Vuelta Femenina
By Patrick Fletcher published
News After coming back from 14-month absence, US rider will 'recover and prepare for her next race'

Wout van Aert and Lotte Kopecky recon World Championships route in Scotland
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Belgian pair encounter a technical road race circuit and highland animals on the time trial course

Giro d'Italia 2023 stage 1 time trial start times - Evenepoel, Roglic, Ganna off late
By Patrick Fletcher published
News First rider off at 13:50 CET on Saturday, final rider at 16:45

Brandon McNulty rides Giro d'Italia alongside João Almeida and Jay Vine
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Ackermann also included in varied UAE Team Emirates squad

Tour de Romandie: Ethan Hayter sprints to stage 2 victory
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results Ayuso and Bardet round out podium while Ineos rider moves into race lead

10 conclusions from the 2023 Spring Classics
By Patrick Fletcher, Laura Weislo, Dani Ostanek, Jackie Tyson, Peter Stuart published
Beyond super teams and seemingly unbeatable riders, the Classics offered countless insights into the WorldTour

No Rohan Dennis for Jumbo-Visma at Tour de Romandie
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Australian pulls out sick, as Foss, Kruijswijk, Gloag lead the line

Buitrago's breakthrough continues with Liège-Bastogne-Liège podium
By Patrick Fletcher published
News 23-year-old the first Colombian on Doyenne podium with high hopes for Giro d'Italia

Liège-Bastogne-Liège contenders - 2 favourites and 8 outsiders
By Patrick Fletcher published
Analysis Analysing Pogacar, Evenepoel, and the riders who might challenge and surprise at La Doyenne

'If it improved performance it would cure cancer' - Pogacar coach debunks bicarb benefits
By Patrick Fletcher published
News 'Like many supplements that don’t work, they tend to resurface 20-30 years later' says San Millán

Julian Alaphilippe confirmed for Liège-Bastogne-Liège alongside Remco Evenepoel
By Patrick Fletcher published
News 'We will see what role Julian will have' says team director

Zaaf on brink of collapse as Meijering and Jounier find new homes
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Team down to UCI minimum of eight riders as Meijering joins Movistar and Jounier joins Coop-Hitec

Tom Pidcock 'not recovered' from Amstel, lacks punch at La Flèche Wallonne
By Patrick Fletcher published
News 'Pogacar is beatable on Mur de Huy, but I didn't have the strength when it mattered' says Strade Bianche winner

Tour of Alps: Lennard Kamna wins stage 3
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results Kamna beats Aleksandr Vlasov to make a Bora 1-2

Zaaf team loses more riders – Coles-Lyster, Franz, Drummond walk away
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Riders appeal for new teams amid 'heartbreaking' situation
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