
Stephen Farrand
Stephen is one of the most experienced member of the Cyclingnews team, having reported on professional cycling since 1994. He has been Head of News at Cyclingnews since 2022, before which he held the position of European editor since 2012 and previously worked for Reuters, Shift Active Media, and CyclingWeekly, among other publications.
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Master and apprentice – Wout van Aert to guide Matthew Brennan in Deutschland Tour sprints
By Stephen Farrand published
News Belgian rides final stage race of intense 2025 season

Mads Pedersen and Giulio Ciccone aim for stages, points jersey hat trick and and polka dots at Vuelta a España
By Stephen Farrand published
News 'Putting your arms in the air is 10,000 times better than going for the GC' says Ciccone

'We can offer him the final step to win again' – Fred Wright joins Q36.5 to boost Classics squad and chase personal success
By Stephen Farrand published
News Brit signs three-year deal with ProTeam for 2026 onwards, joining compatriot Tom Pidcock

'It is a journey I am damn proud of' – Michael Woods announces retirement after 12 years of sacrifice and suffering
By Stephen Farrand published
News Former world class runner reflects on the intrinsic dangers of pro cycling

'I am ready to take my chance' - Eddie Dunbar signs with Q36.5 for 2026
By Stephen Farrand published
News Irish climber leaves Jayco-Alula to join focus with Tom Pidcock for Grand Tour ambitions

Matt Richardson sprints at 80.5km/h to set new flying start 200m world record
By Stephen Farrand published
News Briton sets new world record of 8.941, the first to ever go below nine seconds

Tour de Pologne Women: Chiara Consonni doubles up with dominant victory on stage 3
By Stephen Farrand published
Results Italian wins overall with final stage win over Linda Zanetti, Emma Norsgaard
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