
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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'I just do my job' - Mads Pedersen enjoys playing the Giro d'Italia 'breakaway killer'
By Stephen Farrand published
News Dane survives over the Alpe San Pellegrino climb to chase down the break for Lidl-Trek teammate Ciccone

'I didn't crash and I'm still in pink' - Isaac del Toro upbeat despite losing time to GC rivals Tiberi and Roglič
By Stephen Farrand published
News Mexican rider survives rainy time trial with UAE Team Emirates-XRG teammate Juan Ayuso still second overall

A risk of rain, a fast TT, steep climbs and sprint chances – Giro d'Italia week 2 Preview
By Stephen Farrand published
Analysis The Corsa Rosa rides from Tuscany, via Garfagnana, to the Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia

2025 Giro d'Italia stage 8 preview - Late 'muri' climbs in the Le Marche hills challenge teams in GC positions
By Stephen Farrand last updated
Preview Giulianova to Castelraimondo covers 197km on Saturday

'Riders need to know when to brake and avoid risks' - Giuseppe Saronni calls for riders to take responsibility for their actions
By Stephen Farrand published
News Former Giro d'Italia winner recalls when patrons of the peloton enforced discipline

Itzulia Women: Mischa Bredewold wins stage 1 sprint as Van der Breggen crashes in final kilometres
By Stephen Farrand published
Results Contrasting emotions for SD Worx-Protime on opening day of WorldTour race

As it happened - Alpecin-Deceuninck survive rain, crashes, neutralisation and attacks to dominate Giro d'Italia Stage 6 sprint in Naples
By Stephen Farrand last updated
Live The longest stage of the 2025 Corsa Rosa was a chaotic day for everyone
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