
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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'Remco is not just here for the Tour de France' - Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe hoping for Evenepoel inspiration in 2026
By Stephen Farrand published
News Team manager Ralph Denk defers Tour team leadership debate until routes are known

Tour de Pologne Women: Linda Zanetti wins stage 2 cobbled sprint
By Stephen Farrand published
Results Uno-X Mobility rider beats Marie Le Net and Sofia Bertizzolo

Jayco AlUla sign Italian national champion Filippo Conca from club team with immediate effect
By Stephen Farrand published
News Conca stunned Italian cycling by winning the professional title while riding for the Swatt Club amateur team

'I'm really motivated to go back to the Tour to try and back it up' - Oscar Onley inspired by breakthrough ride in Tour de France
By Stephen Farrand published
News Picnic-PostNL rider to target the World Championships in Rwanda and then the 2026 Tour de France

'Unless we fight for it, nothing will ever change' – Lizzy Banks makes emotional call for change in contamination anti-doping cases after losing two-year battle to clear her name
By Stephen Farrand published
News British rider reveals details of her appeal and legal process in 13,000 word document
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