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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Alberto Dainese relegated for Mark Cavendish crash in Giro d'Italia sprint
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News Italian punished after appearing to cut across British champion
As it happened: Victory for Groves and crashes aplenty on Giro d'Italia stage 5
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
Live Re-live the full stage, as wet weather caused chaos all the way to the finish line
Nine riders in the frame for Jumbo-Visma's Tour de France squad, eight begin Sierra Nevada camp
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Roglic not part of plans, Kuss a question mark, as Vingegaard, Van Aert and the rest take on three-week altitude camp
Adam Hansen speaks out after Lawrence Naesen hit by team car in Tro Bro Leon
By Patrick Fletcher published
News 'We have to stop living in the past' says new CPA president
Tusveld's bike snaps in two places in Giro d'Italia crash
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Dutchman not seriously injured but bike held together by internal cables
As it happened: Giro d'Italia stage 2 saw late crash and victory for Jonathan Milan
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Live All the action on the opening road stage of the 2023 Giro
Giro d'Italia: Jonathan Milan wins hectic finish in San Salvo on stage 2
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results GC favorites among riders caught in big pileup after passing 4km to go banner
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
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