
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

Inside Bahrain Victorious' Classics house - Gallery
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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
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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

As it happened: Tirreno-Adriatico stage 7
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
Live report Jasper Philipsen claimed the final stage as Primoz Roglic sealed the overall title

Paris-Nice: Tadej Pogačar solos to final stage and overall victory
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results UAE Team Emirates rider the cannibal of Paris-Nice, Vingegaard second but Gaudu takes overall runner-up spot

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
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