
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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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

Grand Prix du Morbihan Femmes: Eleonora Gasparrini wins with late surge
By Stephen Farrand published
Results UAE Team ADQ rider beats Elise Chabbey and Ségolène Thomas on rising finish

Matt White leaves GreenEdge Cycling with immediate effect as Australian team restructures performance group
By Stephen Farrand published
News 'While it’s time for change, Matt will always remain part of the GreenEdge family' says team owner Gerry Ryan

'If you make a mistake, you'll pay for it' – Giulio Ciccone cautious but focused for Giro d'Italia GC attempt
By Stephen Farrand published
News Italian leads Lidl-Trek alongside Mads Pedersen

The master and mentor – Romain Bardet prepares for his Grand Tour farewell at the Giro d'Italia
By Stephen Farrand published
Interview 'Really try to experience everything you do and grab every opportunity that comes along' French rider tells his Picnic PostNL teammates

Giro d'Italia adds time bonus sprints to 19 stages of 2025 race in partnership with Red Bull to 'ignite fierce battles' in GC
By Stephen Farrand published
News New sponsorship and bonus seconds could spark more aggressive racing due to position of Red Bull KM intermediate sprints

Tour of Turkey: Tibor Del Grosso shows his power and talent on rising finish
By Stephen Farrand published
Results Under 23 cyclocross world champion beats Giovanni Lonardi and Lander Loockx to take first road race victory

'My form is only getting better' - Puck Pieterse never out of the top 10 in nine-race Classics campaign after finishing second at Liège-Bastogne-Liège
By Stephen Farrand published
News Multi-talented Fenix-Deceuninck rider adds La Flèche Wallonne to decorated cyclocross and mountain bike palmarès at 22
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