
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.
Latest articles by Patrick Fletcher

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

Tour of Alps: Tao Geoghegan Hart takes clean sweep with stage 2 win
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results Jack Haig only rider able to hold Geoghegan Hart's wheel on final straight

Netflix Tour de France series to be released in early June
By Patrick Fletcher published
News First episode aired at CannesSeries festival

Lizzie Deignan confirms early comeback for La Flèche Wallonne
By Patrick Fletcher published
News 'Where did that six months go' says former world champion ahead of second post-pregnancy racing return

Amstel Gold Race contenders - 5 favourites and 5 outsiders
By Patrick Fletcher published
Analysis Pogacar starts as the favourite but who can challenge and who can surprise?
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