
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).
Latest articles by Stephen Farrand

'We're working on it' - Giro d'Italia organisers soften 2026 route in strategy to tempt Vingegaard, Evenepoel and other big names
By Stephen Farrand published
News "We're trying to set up a real battle between some 'grande campione" RCS Sport CEO Paolo Bellino tells Cyclingnews

'I'd love to come back' - Simon Yates' love for the Giro d'Italia fuels desire to defend maglia rosa
By Stephen Farrand published
News 2025 Giro winner explain why he loves the Corsa Rosa and Italy so much

'The Colle delle Finestre will decide the 2026 Giro d'Italia Women' – Elisa Longo Borghini eyes third consecutive victory next summer
By Stephen Farrand published
News Italian pink jersey winner on stage as guest of honour at combined route presentation in Rome

'I gave my life to the Giro' - Race director Mauro Vegni to retire soon after presenting 2026 Giro d'Italia route
By Stephen Farrand published
Interview A final exclusive interview with the last great Giro d'Italia direttore

Biniam Girmay strikes a deal to leave Intermarché, setting up move to Israel-Premier Tech successor NSN Cycling Team
By Stephen Farrand published
News Eritrean sprinter ends contract early as Spanish sports brand and Swiss alternative investment platform replace Israel-Premier Tech

2026 Giro d'Italia expected to be packed with sprint opportunities and high mountains
By Stephen Farrand published
News Men's and women's race routes to be revealed in Rome on Monday as Mauro Vegni signs off as race director

Caja Rural offer Fernando Gaviria a lifeline after Movistar exit with sprinting role for 2026
By Stephen Farrand published
News Colombian steps down from WorldTour level to lead Spanish ProTeam's sprinting hopes

'This is the perfect ending' – Elia Viviani savours last dance of racing career at Gent Six
By Stephen Farrand published
News Former Olympic gold medalist named as Italian track team manager

'It's all part of my career path' – Pavel Sivakov's difficult journey from a super talent to super domestique
By Stephen Farrand published
Interview 'Tadej has the capacity to stay calm and not really get stressed about stuff, I'm not like that' says UAE rider

'We're going to strategically look at the races where we can pick up points' - Jayco-AlUla target UCI ranking in 2026 to avoid relegation pressures
By Stephen Farrand published
Interview 'It is complicated, but that's the modern WorldTour' - New Sporting Manager Gene Bates tells Cyclingnews

'We have to do something about the motorbikes influencing the racing' – An investigation into the dark art of using moto slipstreams in bike races
By Stephen Farrand published
Investigation Is utilising TV motorbike slipstreams just 'part of the game', influencing races unfairly, or downright cheating? What are the ways to stop it? We investigate

Why Lidl-Trek signed Juan Ayuso, and what it means for their future as one of the peloton's super teams
By Stephen Farrand published
Feature 'It's not our style but it had to be done' team manager Luca Guercilena says of dramatic signing, as he tells Cyclingnews about the team's goals and future

'It clearly influenced and distorted the race' – Roger Kluge hits out at UCI track officials after Madison points mix-up at World Championships
By Stephen Farrand published
News Delay in updating points total made Germany think they had secured the bronze medal

'I was in the best shape of my life' - Tom Pidcock on how he learnt to enjoy Grand Tour racing in 2025
By Stephen Farrand published
Interview Yorkshireman talks exclusively to Cyclingnews about his successful first season with Q36.5

'I can't imagine a better way to end my career' - Elia Viviani signs off with final track world title
By Stephen Farrand published
News Italian wins Elimination race in emotional 'last dance' after 15-year career

Will Paul Seixas ride the 2026 Tour de France? The debate has started but the French super talent still has to decide
By Stephen Farrand published
News 'When you make a race programme, it has to be intelligent and relevant' - says 19-year-old Decathlon rider

'They want more excitement' – Tim Merlier laments lack of sprint opportunities in 2026 Tour de France
By Stephen Farrand published
News Soudal-QuickStep sprinter sees six chances but a Paris win seems out of reach

'We’ll now wait for the routes of the other Grand Tours' - Red Bull hold off naming Remco Evenepoel as 2026 Tour de France team leader
By Stephen Farrand published
Belgian with new teammates in Germany for off-season get-together

'It's a Tour in crescendo' – 2026 Tour de France designed to limit early Tadej Pogačar dominance
By Stephen Farrand published
News 'I imagine that when Pogačar sees L'Alpe d'Huez twice, he'll want to win up there' says race director Chirstian Prudhomme

'We still believe we can fight for the win'- Visma-Lease a Bike back Jonas Vingegaard to take on Tadej Pogačar in 2026 Tour de France
By Stephen Farrand published
News Team manager Richard Plugge sees stages for Wout van Aert in back-loaded mountainous route

Biniam Girmay's future in limbo as Lotto-Intermarché merger drags on and November 1 deadline looms
By Stephen Farrand published
News New team gathers in Belgium but key details and final 30-rider roster still to be resolved

'Life's a daily struggle and cycling helps me with that' – Primož Roglič turns philosophical before 2026 season with Remco Evenepoel
By Stephen Farrand published
Interview Veteran Slovenian looks back at his tough but satisfying 2025 in an exclusive interview with Cyclingnews

2028 Tour de France set for June start to avoid Los Angeles Olympic clash, Luxembourg and Prague contenders for early Grand Départ
By Stephen Farrand published
News July Olympics impacts 2028 cycling calendar
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