
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

Tom Pidcock crashes out of Tirreno-Adriatico
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Strade Bianche winner came down early during final stage and climbed into team car

Lefevere suggests UCI is 'short on cash' as Alaphilippe fined for removing helmet
By Patrick Fletcher published
News 'The fines from the UCI are falling out of the blue this year' says Soudal-QuickStep boss

'I still have to improve' - Jonas Vingegaard suffers again at Paris-Nice
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Dane avoids another implosion but still off Pogacar's pace on stage 7

As it happened: Paris-Nice stage 7
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
Live report Tadej Pogacar extended his overall lead with another victory atop the Col de la Couillole

Paris-Nice: Tadej Pogacar in firm control with victory on Col de la Couillole
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results Race leader beats Gaudu, Vingegaard on summit showdown

'It breaks my heart' - Tom Boonen regrets Colnago comments
By Patrick Fletcher published
News 'When I was a young rider I dreamed about one day winning Paris-Roubaix on a Colnago' says former Classics star

Paris-Nice stage 5 - As it happened live
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
Live report Olav Kooij emerged victorious in a bunch sprint on a quiet day

'He shouldn't have gone over the limit' – Jonas Vingegaard cracks at Paris-Nice
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Reaction from Jumbo-Visma director as Dane ships 55 seconds to Pogacar on first summit finish

Paris-Nice: Tadej Pogacar climbs to victory on stage 4
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results Slovenian takes overall lead ahead of Gaudu on mountaintop finish, Vingegaard a distant third

GP Oetingen cancelled due to heavy snow
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Wednesday one-day Belgian race would have been third edition

Michael Matthews 'still waiting for apology' from Van Hooydonck
By Patrick Fletcher published
News 'I hope he knows what he did wrong and won't do it again'

How the Paris-Nice TTT re-shaped the race and the discipline
By Patrick Fletcher published
Analysis Pogacar's solo sprint, Jumbo's finishing trio, and the rest of the day's winners and losers

Paris-Nice stage 3 – As it happened
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
Live report All the action from the 32.2km TTT where times are taken from the first rider

Domenico Pozzovivo saves career with Israel-Premier Tech
By Patrick Fletcher published
News 40-year-old to lead team at Giro d'Italia after training with no contract for first two months of 2023

'It's a matter of trust in cycling' - Lotto-Dstny approach UCI for answers over GP Monseré photo finish
By Patrick Fletcher published
News 'If they decide to give the win to Thijssen, at least they should be able to prove this' says team after close sprint with Ewan

Mads Pedersen lights up Paris-Nice stage 2
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results Trek-Segafredo rider takes race lead as late crash spoils sprinters' day

Wout van Aert out of Strade Bianche after illness disrupts training
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Jumbo-Visma rider to make season debut at Tirreno-Adriatico

Weather report - Headwind finale expected for Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Opening Weekend races will be affected by wind, new finishing stretch

Finding form at Opening Weekend - How good is too good?
By Patrick Fletcher published
In-depth Conventional wisdom suggests 100% form is dangerous, we ask the current crop of pros and support staff

Egan Bernal to miss Paris-Nice as injury continues to disrupt season
By Patrick Fletcher published
News 'We're not sure when he's going to race next' says Ellingworth

Dylan Groenewegen takes sprint victory in UAE Tour stage 5
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results Groenewegen takes packed bunch sprint from Fernando Gaviria and Sam Bennett

Van Wilder enjoys GC freedom before 'helping Remco Evenepoel chase his dreams'
By Patrick Fletcher published
News 'People think I'm 30 but I'm still only 22' says Belgian after Algarve podium

Omloop to Liège, Tour de France, MTB Worlds - Tom Pidcock's racing plans for 2023
By Patrick Fletcher published
In-depth Briton's coach Kurt Bogaerts explains the ambitions and the preparation involved in another busy year
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