
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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Domestique Tim 'El Tractor' Declercq announces retirement after 14 seasons of loyal team work
By Stephen Farrand published
News Belgian never won a professional race but was valued for chasing down breakaways for Kittel and Cavendish

Ben Healy wins Tour de France criterium twice after finish line celebration blunder – Video
By Stephen Farrand published
News EF Education-EasyPost rider makes amends for late mistake in Normandy criterium

Tour de Wallonie: Corbin Strong seals overall title as Clément Izquierdo edges Kiwi for stage 5 victory
By Stephen Farrand published
Results Mathias Vacek second overall as Strong secures GC with move in late five-rider break

'Demi really thinks she's in a gilded cage' - Visma DS Jos van Emden hits back at FDJ's criticism of Tour de France Femmes peloton
By Stephen Farrand published
News 'She's the best cyclist but that doesn't mean everyone should make way for her' van Emden says of Demi Vollering

'The peloton is not my place any more' - Ellen van Dijk retires due to fear of crashes and further injury
By Stephen Farrand published
38-year-old Lidl-Trek rider won three world time trial titles and the Tour of Flanders during 20-year career

Demi Vollering starts Tour de France Femmes stage 4, after medical examinations and second concussion check
By Stephen Farrand last updated
News Updated - 'I hit my head also a bit but for now it doesn't look like I have a concussion' Vollering says on the start line in Saumur
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