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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'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
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
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
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