
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

Alaphilippe adds two hours to Dwars door Vlaanderen in race for Flanders form
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Frenchman tops up with training after pre-Flanders hit-out, rues broken derailleur in race

Psychologist helps Demi Vollering race in the moment
By Patrick Fletcher published
News I was 'trying to be ahead of situations and that's not good in racing' says SD Worx rider after Dwars door Vlaanderen win

Who is Oier Lazkano? The Basque 'brute' who lit up Dwars door Vlaanderen
By Patrick Fletcher published
News 'He has tremendous strength' says Movistar DS after breakaway podium

Greg Van Avermaet to decide on racing future after Classics season
By Daniel Ostanek published
News 'I still enjoy racing, I try to give my best every day' says former Paris-Roubaix winner

Inside Bahrain Victorious' Classics house - Gallery
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
Playstation and table football, but also dishes and laundry as Haussler looks to create a special team spirit

Pidcock and Ganna bolster Ineos squad for Dwars door Vlaanderen
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Yorkshireman returns to the Classics after concussion, Italian overcomes knee concerns

Elinor Barker shines at Gent-Wevelgem as maternity comeback gathers pace
By Patrick Fletcher published
News 'It's frustrating not to stay away at the end but it's all good' Briton rider said after seventh-place finish

Savage, sodden and severe - Inside the 2023 Gent-Wevelgem
By Patrick Fletcher published
Striking photography from a unique edition of an enduring Classic

Sep Vanmarcke finds what he had been missing at Gent-Wevelgem
By Barry Ryan, Patrick Fletcher published
News ‘If you can finish third in today’s conditions, you can get a good result in Flanders’

'I do belong here' - Megan Jastrab comes of age in the Classics
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Self-doubts are banished as US talent bags a Gent-Wevelgem podium that feels like a victory

Christophe Laporte: I didn't waste time at Cofidis but I made a great career choice
By Patrick Fletcher published
News 'It was a dream of mine - like winning a stage of the Tour de France - to win a Classic, and I've done it now, thanks to the team and thanks to Wout' says Gent-Wevelgem winner

Molano hit head-on by driver, ruled out of Gent-Wevelgem
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Colombian suffers concussion and broken toe but lucky it wasn't worse after being wiped out in training

What is the Kemmelberg? Inside the key climb of Gent-Wevelgem
By Patrick Fletcher published
Feature The war-torn history and brutality of the steep cobbled climb in West Flanders

Mohoric rues E3 mistakes but sees 'very little' difference to big three
By Patrick Fletcher published
News 'I'm feeling the best I ever did' says Bahrain Victorious rider

What is the Paterberg? Inside the final climb of the Tour of Flanders
By Patrick Fletcher published
Feature This super-steep cobbled climb is a decisive part of the modern Flanders course

Mathieu van der Poel undeterred after E3 Saxo Classic loss to Wout van Aert
By Patrick Fletcher published
'Better to be beaten now than next week' says Dutchman eyeing third Tour of Flanders title on April 2

'Don't kill cycling' - Jumbo-Visma defend Wout van Aert chain lube in E3 finale
By Patrick Fletcher published
Late mechanical assistance for Van Aert at E3 Saxo Classic raised questions

Scicon blasts Astana's 'ethics' as Mark Cavendish 'compromises' sponsorship deal
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Updated: Astana respond to deny contract violation and state compensation has been paid

Scicon pulls out of Astana sponsorship amid Mark Cavendish Oakley conflict
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Several teammates join Cavendish in Oakleys

Miguel Ángel López takes Astana to CAS
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Colombian confident as 'team of specialist lawyers' prepare his case of unfair dismissal

No season debut in sight for Juan Ayuso
By Patrick Fletcher published
News UAE boss pleads patience as tendinitis takes time to heal

Nokere Koerse: Lotte Kopecky takes emotional victory in women's race
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results Kopecky wins from solo breakaway in immediate wake of family tragedy

'They were racing for second' - Matteo Jorgenson frustrated in Paris-Nice finale
By Patrick Fletcher published
News No GC gains to show for impressive performance on final stage
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