
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).
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'Everybody's unique in their own way' - Tadej Pogačar plays down greatness after record-breaking fifth consecutive Il Lombardia victory
By Stephen Farrand published
News Pogačar dedicates his victory to teammate Rafał Majka

'Now it's time for something new to start' - Remco Evenepoel ends seven years at Soudal-QuickStep with another second behind Pogačar
By Stephen Farrand published
News 'I gave it my all, the same guy was better again' Belgian says of third consecutive second place at Il Lombardia

'When you race against Pogačar, you take a slap in the face but I'm happy to take them' - Paul Seixas ready for Il Lombardia debut
By Stephen Farrand published
News French teenager hoping for a top ten finish after impressive third place at European Championships

'Can I beat Tadej? Why not? Otherwise I wouldn't be here' – Remco Evenepoel ambitious and emotional in last race for Soudal-QuickStep
By Stephen Farrand published
News 'I think the beautiful memories are way above the bad memories' - Belgian reflects on seven years at team

'The strongest guys are all from the WorldTour'- Tom Pidcock ready to race Gravel Worlds Championships just 24 hours after Il Lombardia
By Stephen Farrand published
News 'I've been given race number 1, so I've got an even bigger target on my back' Q36.5 rider tells Cyclingnews

Who will win Il Lombardia 2025? – Analysing the contenders for the final autumn Classic
By Stephen Farrand published
Contenders Can anyone beat Tadej Pogačar? Perhaps only Remco Evenepoel, Tom Pidcock or Isaac del Toro
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