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

As it happened: A long chase, crashes and confusion before the sprinters fight for Scheldeprijs
By Stephen Farrand last updated
LIVE Elite men race 205km from Terneuzen into Schoten in mid-week Classic

As It Happened - Dwars door Vlaanderen Men ends with a finish line catch
By Stephen Farrand last updated
LIVE Belgian shows his Tour of Flanders form with 35km attack after super-fast race

'Every detail counts at Milan-San Remo' – How former pro Niccolò Bonifazio taught Tadej Pogačar the secrets of Milan-San Remo
By Stephen Farrand published
News 'Aero bikes are faster than ever but you've got to know how to use that extra speed' former Italian pro tells Cyclingnews

'The traffic is a little bit criminal' - Why Tadej Pogačar may never target Milan-San Remo the same way ever again
By Stephen Farrand published
News 'I promise I will stay away from those roads for a while,' Pogačar tells partner Urška Žigart

Reflections from the men's Milan-San Remo – Pogačar overcomes the chaos, prefers focaccia to a 2027 return, McNulty's work, and praise for Van der Poel and Pedersen
By Stephen Farrand published
Analysis Stephen Farrand reflects from San Remo on how Pogačar came back from adversity to make this year's Milan-San Remo one of the greatest races of all time

Tadej Pogačar transformed what seemed like the impossible into something unforgettable – Milan-San Remo analysis
By Stephen Farrand published
Analysis Slovenian never really admitted it but winning Milan-San Remo had become an obsession

'If I come back to San Remo it will only be to eat focaccia' - Tadej Pogačar hints he may never return after finally winning Milan-San Remo
By Stephen Farrand published
News 'It's one of the biggest wins of my career' Slovenian says after a crash, attacks and close sprint victory

'I can't help but be disappointed' - Tom Pidcock knows he was close to beating Tadej Pogačar at Milan-San Remo but missed an opportunity
By Stephen Farrand published
News Pinarello-Q36.5 rider describes Slovenian as 'one of the greatest of all time' after their Milan-San Remo duel

'I'm getting one step closer every year, so maybe next year' - Noemi Rüegg emotional after second Milan-San Remo podium
By Stephen Farrand published
News EF Education-Oatly rider second behind Lotte Kopecky after going in Poggio attack

'I don't think Tadej needs to attack on the Cipressa' - Mathieu van der Poel plays tactical mind games with Milan-San Remo rival Pogačar
By Stephen Farrand published
News 2025 winner accepts that no two editions of the Italian Monument ever play out the same

'The Turchino is a nice climb, no?' - Tadej Pogačar teases about a 150-kilometre Milan-San Remo attack, but is he really joking?
By Stephen Farrand published
News 'I just need to be better. That's all, and have good luck on my side too' says Slovenian

'I think UAE have a new plan' – Here's what rival team sports directors expect from Tadej Pogačar in Milan-San Remo
By Stephen Farrand published
News Increasing headwinds and wildcard Isaac del Toro might throw a wrench in attempt for one of Pogačar's missing Monuments

'A women's Il Lombardia will happen but it's complicated' – RCS Sport working on creating the missing women's Monument
By Stephen Farrand published
News 'It would be amazing. I'm very happy to hear that' says Demi Vollering

Who will be king of the spring? – How Milan-San Remo could write the next chapter of Tadej Pogačar and Mathieu van der Poel's thrilling rivalry
By Stephen Farrand published
Analysis Like Eddy Merckx and Roger De Vlaeminck the pair have come to dominate the biggest Spring Classics, and they'll go head to had again on Saturday

Milan-San Remo weather report: How will the wind impact Tadej Pogačar's hopes for an aggressive race?
By Stephen Farrand published
News Lack of tailwind and spring-like weather on the Ligurian Coast also set to favour Lorena Wiebes in the women's race

'I want to make history' – Filippo Ganna bullish ahead of Milan-San Remo rematch with Van der Poel and Pogačar
By Stephen Farrand published
News Italian hoping to improve on recent podium places but fears Pogačar's Cipressa attack

'If I'm 1% off, Tadej will be gone' - Mathieu van der Poel prepares to take on Pogačar on the Cipressa at Milan-San Remo
By Stephen Farrand published
Analysis Alpecin-Premier Tech finds a perfect peak to set-up a spring Monument triple

GPS tracking devices to become mandatory as Lappartient warns ‘UCI will have no option but to enforce’ the technology if teams refuse to collaborate
By Stephen Farrand published
News UCI clarifies that data transmission will be limited to speed and position dispute with teams during 2025 women's Tour de Romandie

UAE Team Emirates-XRG forced to reduce race programme and change rosters after multiple crashes and Jhonatan Narváez, Tim Wellens among riders still out
By Stephen Farrand published
News 'We've got 12 riders out of action due to crashes and injuries' says Team Manager Mauro Giannetti

Are scientists now more important than star riders? Inside pro cycling's race for scientific innovation
By Stephen Farrand published
Member Exclusive As pro cycling gets faster and its biggest teams get richer, more and more focus is being put on the technological arms race going on inside the peloton. Cyclingnews takes an inside look at the sport's new frontier

'Milan-San Remo is a scary race' – Tadej Pogačar reveals his fears and ambitions for Italian Monument
By Stephen Farrand published
News UAE Team Emirates leader on the specific pressures and challenges of La Classicissima

Have we already seen a Milan-San Remo dress rehearsal? Here's what Tirreno-Adriatico and Paris-Nice might reveal about the first Monument of 2026
By Stephen Farrand published
Analysis Italian race still offers the best preparation for Milan-San Remo and 'race hardness'

'I'm not thinking about retirement yet' - Primož Roglič confirms he will miss Tour de France but is not done yet
By Stephen Farrand published
News Slovenian confirms pared back race programme with summer at home before targeting Vuelta a España
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