
Stephen Farrand
Stephen is one of the most experienced members of the Cyclingnews team, having reported on professional cycling since 1994. Before becoming Editor-at-large, he was Head of News at Cyclingnews. He has previously worked for Shift Active Media, Reuters and Cycling Weekly. He is a member of the Board of the Association Internationale des Journalistes du Cyclisme (AIJC).
Latest articles by Stephen Farrand

'Why can't I one day be there fighting for the rainbow jersey?' - Paul Magnier has the confidence to be Soudal-QuickStep's next big thing
By Stephen Farrand published
News 21-year-old French rider names Mathieu van der Poel as his role model and refutes that Tim Merlier is a sprinting rival

'I can't say what exactly the problem was' - Knee injury delays Tim Merlier's 2026 season debut
By Stephen Farrand published
News Soudal-QuickStep rider to miss January AlUla Tour clash with Jonathan Milan

'We want a victory in a major Classic' - Soudal-QuickStep returns to their roots, turning the page on Remco Evenepoel era in 2026
By Stephen Farrand published
News Paul Magnier extends until 2029 as Soudal back new Classics focus until 2030

'When you still have the fire in you, it's a good sign' - Julian Alaphilippe hungry for 2026
By Stephen Farrand published
News 33-year-old Tudor rider to target Strade Bianche, the Ardennes and then the Tour de France in 2026

'You have to be brave to quit' - Riders react to Simon Yates' sudden retirement
By Stephen Farrand published
News Matteo Trentin and Larry Warbasse highlight the stress of modern pro cycling

'Having WorldTour invitations gives some peace' – Tudor Pro Cycling aim higher in 2026 with Küng, Alaphilippe and Storer as leaders
By Stephen Farrand published
News Storer targets the Giro GC, Küng the Classics and Alaphilippe the Ardennes

'We've changed the size of my frame and widened the handlebars' - Jonathan Milan gets more aerodynamic for 2026 sprints
By Stephen Farrand published
News Lidl-Trek sprinter to target first Giro d'Italia maglia rosa and points jersey

2026 men's WorldTour budgets total €663 million as median male rider salaries touch €350,000
By Stephen Farrand published
News New UCI numbers revealed by La Gazzetta dello Sport lift the lid on WorldTour finances

Women's WorldTour Teams 2026 – A comprehensive guide to the top 14 teams in women's cycling
By Stephen Farrand published
Guide Cyclingnews outlines the key riders, signings and goals of the Women's WorldTour, from AG Insurance-Soudal to Visma-Lease a Bike
'We went looking for a different star name for our cyclocross' – Why the Gullegem Superprestige tried to get Tadej Pogačar to race in Belgium
By Stephen Farrand published
News 'We're an enthusiastic organisation always looking for new things' race organisers tell Sporza

'I believed I could turn it into a battle' - two punctures on same rock ends Wout van Aert's clash with Mathieu van der Poel at Azencross
By Stephen Farrand published
News Belgian left disappointed after initially matching World Champion and eternal rival

'I can't place myself that high' – Tadej Pogačar motivated but humble as L'Équipe award places him amongst sporting legends
By Stephen Farrand published
News Tour de France winner awarded Champion des Champions Monde title by L'Equipe, joining winners including Novak Djokovic and Simon Biles

WorldTour Teams 2026 – A comprehensive guide to the 18 top-tier squads in the men's peloton
By Stephen Farrand published
Guide Cyclingnews outlines the key riders, signings and goals of the Men's WorldTour, from Alpecin-Premier Tech to XDS-Astana

'He was a rebel, a maverick but he was adorable' – Italy remembers 1970 Milan-San Remo winner Michele Dancelli
By Stephen Farrand published
News Former Molteni rider who raced in the era of Eddy Merckx and Felice Gimondi has died aged 83

Where do cycling's super teams spend their millions?
By Stephen Farrand published
Member Exclusive From rising salaries and increased performance to more altitude camps, the pursuit of success has driven up costs in the men's WorldTour. Cyclingnews crunched the numbers behind the sport's biggest squads to learn where they spend their ever-expanding budgets

'I hope to be able to ride a bike again someday' – Eddy Merckx refuses to give up cycling despite third hip replacement
By Stephen Farrand published
News 80-year-old cycling legend recovering from crash and year of multiple operations

Designed to 'stand out' – Ineos Grenadiers opt for white shorts and bright orange 2026 racing kit
By Stephen Farrand published
News British team cause a stir with new racing colours

Soudal-QuickStep add electric lime green to 2026 jersey to boost visibility
By Stephen Farrand published
News 'Anything that helps us be more visible is a big positive' says Tim Merlier

'I want to try to be the best athlete Belgium has ever known' – Remco Evenepoel inspired by Eddy Merckx after fifth Sportsman of the Year award
By Stephen Farrand published
News Red Bull rider jets in from training camp to collect prestigious award

'I feel the trust I need here' – Matthew Brennan agrees new long-term contract with Visma-Lease a Bike after stand-out season
By Stephen Farrand published
News British rider expected to have key role in Classics and sprints

Oscar Onley stays away from Picnic PostNL team camp as transfer discussions continue
By Stephen Farrand published
News 23-year-old Scot allowed time at home after traveling from Australia

Tadej Pogačar makes surprise 160km Paris-Roubaix recon and bike test ride
By Stephen Farrand published
News UAE Team Emirates-XRG leader expected to return to Paris-Roubaix in 2026 for revenge match with Mathieu van der Poel

There have been multiple offers to buy out Oscar Onley's contract, but Picnic PostNL have so far refused
By Stephen Farrand published
News Tour de France revelation expected in Spain on Tuesday for Dutch team's training camp
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