Patrick Fletcher
Patrick is an NCTJ-accredited journalist with a bachelor’s degree in modern languages (French and Spanish) and a decade’s experience in digital sports media, largely within the world of cycling. He re-joined Cyclingnews as Deputy Editor in February 2026, having previously spent eight years on staff between 2015 and 2023. In between, he was Deputy Editor at GCN and spent 18 months working across the sports portfolio at Future before returning to the cycling press pack. Patrick works across Cyclingnews’ wide-ranging output, assisting the Editor in global content strategy, with a particular focus on shaping CN's news operation.
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The pros, the cons, and who still actually wears them

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Analysis The French prodigy's Dauphiné did not go as expected, but it may have taught him some lessons he needed to learn

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News US rider has 'no regrets', only 'motivation to improve myself on the longer climbs'

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News 21-year-old Australian produces the ride of his life at Plateau de Solaison

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Results Mexican wrestles the yellow jersey from the shoulders of Luke Tuckwell on the final day

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News Frenchman climbs into team car early on final stage

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Frenchman still defiant ahead of final stage

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'We had to continue, of course, because there were people in front' says Johanessen

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Belgian gets treatment back home but question marks surround his Tour build-up

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News 19-year-old Frenchman closes four-minute gap in massive 60km chase, reconnecting before the Grand Colombier finale

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Results Paul Seixas overcomes a crash and a 60km chase to stay in the GC hunt as Luke Tuckwell narrowly holds on to the overall race lead ahead of Sunday's four-col finale

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Results Spaniard in a league of her own over the mighty mountain

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News Telecoms giant is signed up through 2029 but is looking to sell off all or parts of its agreement, say reports

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News Jørgen Nordhagen and Per Strand Hagenes follow Wout van Aert out the exit door

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News Netcompany-Ineos powerhouse breaks collarbone at Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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News Another setback for Netcompany-Ineos rider as Tour de France preparation cast in doubt

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Analysis Final three mountain stages will determine the overall winner and perhaps Tour de France fates for some

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News Team take the baton from Astana in using visual cues to identify riders in a team time trial

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News Director of Racing says setbacks and honesty will 'bring the guys together'

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News Belgian hoping to make progress in race condition ahead of the Tour de France

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Analysis From rouleurs to mountain domestiques, which seven riders could join the super talent at July 4 Grand Départ in Barcelona?

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Preview French star will face off against Isaac del Toro and Juan Ayuso, while Wout van Aert makes his return after Roubaix triumph

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Analysis Cyclingnews analyses the performances, success and failures of all 23 teams at the corsa rosa

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Analysis Who's grimacing, who's barely breathing, and who's looking rock solid? Here's how it's shaking out ahead of the pivotal Colle delle Finestre
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