
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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Cobbled Montmartre climb added to Tour de France final stage after Paris Olympics success
By Stephen Farrand published
News Stage 21 'breaks from the traditions' after 50 years of Champs-Élysées circuit

'I was a functioning addict' – Bradley Wiggins speaks about his personal trauma and how he got his life back on track
By Stephen Farrand published
News 2012 Tour de France winner to undergo special therapy in the USA thanks to support from Lance Armstrong

Giro d'Italia: Mads Pedersen blazes to sprint victory on stage 3 and reclaims maglia rosa
By Stephen Farrand published
Results Corbin Strong second and Orluis Aular third in final Albanian stage of the Grand Départ

'3-2-1, C’est Partiiieeee' - Remco Evenepoel begins Tour de France preparation
By Stephen Farrand published
News Soudal-QuickStep takes first step on road to GC battle in July

Trofee Maarten Wynants: Martina Fidanza gives Visma-Lease a Bike their fourth victory of the week
By Stephen Farrand published
Results Visma rider beats Tereza Neumanova and Nienke Veenhoven

'This record has meant much more than just a sporting performance' - Vittoria Bussi sets new women's UCI Hour record of 50.455km
By Stephen Farrand published
news 'I can say with a smile that I contributed to the history of the UCI Hour Record for women' Italian says

Ineos Grenadiers-TotalEnergies merger 'nearing completion' according to Times report as new links to Remco Evenepoel emerge
By Stephen Farrand published
news French oil and chemical mega brand could become a vital title sponsor for 2026

Giro d'Italia: Josh Tarling wins stage 2 time trial as Primož Roglič takes over maglia rosa
By Stephen Farrand published
Results Tarling beats Roglič by a single second, Jay Vine third on stage
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