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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![Tadej Pogačar and Demi Vollering were among the stars of the spring Classics](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cY9yhRGudmJHtuyA3ajYCR-320-80.jpg)
10 conclusions from the 2023 Spring Classics
By Patrick Fletcher, Laura Weislo, Daniel Ostanek, Jackie Tyson, Peter Stuart published
Beyond super teams and seemingly unbeatable riders, the Classics offered countless insights into the WorldTour
![Rohan Dennis in the leader's jersey at the 2022 Tour de Romandie](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oGpXQGRxgorFGBLcSmbpSg-320-80.jpg)
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 (left) on the podium in Liège](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aWyqgnifsLfS66vnYw2mHN-320-80.jpg)
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
![Tadej Pogačar and Remco Evenepoel head up the favourites for Sunday's Liège-Bastogne-Liège](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kqgxePegRWvc4pWrQ8k3JX-320-80.jpg)
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
![Tadej Pogacar and his UAE teammates at the Amstel Gold Race](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3gg5iJCVQXTWAZJPjhRhy-320-80.jpg)
'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 is fit for Liège](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5vn5F5WJyNWhnLYSDM67f-320-80.jpg)
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
![Mareile Meijering has signed for Movistar](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/P7mVYTFjTfdPVFgTZe63RJ-320-80.jpeg)
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 at Flèche Wallonne, with the eventual winner in the background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BaSfVzpGZw6wyWDRVxL8yQ-320-80.jpg)
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
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