
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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'We've not won this race yet' - Tadej Pogačar plays down role as Milan-San Remo super favourite
By Stephen Farrand published
News Slovenian recovered from Strade Bianche crash but says he needs a 'perfect race' to win La Classicissima

Milan-San Remo escapes risk of rainstorms and strong winds
By Stephen Farrand published
News Latest weather forecasts predict dry, cold conditions with a modest tailwind to San Remo

'From nobody to somebody' – How Luca Guercilena convinced Trek to buy a pro team – Book extract
By Stephen Farrand published
Extract The Italian team manager tells his life story in an emotional and revealing book

'I need to be at 110% to beat Pogačar' - Mathieu van der Poel takes aim at Milan-San Remo
By Stephen Farrand published
Interview In an exclusive interview, the Alpecin-Deceuninck rider talks about Pogačar, Cipressa attacks and why he loves playing golf

The Cipressa trap - How Tadej Pogačar could win or lose Milan-San Remo on the key climb
By Stephen Farrand published
Analysis 'I'm getting so close but it's so far, it's unbelievable' Pogačar said of his struggle to win La Classicissima

'I needed to show that I'm ready' - Juan Ayuso steps out of Tadej Pogačar's shadow with Tirreno-Adriatico victory
By Stephen Farrand published
News Spaniard wins Italian stage race as he prepares to step up a level and target the Giro d'Italia

As it happened: Juan Ayuso wins Tirreno-Adriatico as Jonathan Milan dominates final sprint and avoids late crash
By Stephen Farrand last updated
Live Ineos Grenadiers set-up Ganna to take second on GC in San Benedetto del Tronto

'My red zone was a little higher than I thought' - Tom Pidcock regrets another second place at Tirreno-Adriatico
By Stephen Farrand published
News Q36.5 Pro Cycling rider left frustrated after strong ride on mountain finish
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