
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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Jasper Philipsen out of Tour de France after heavy sprint crash during stage 3
By Stephen Farrand, Dani Ostanek published
News Green jersey wearer to undergo surgery to correct fractured right collarbone

Red Bull or Ineos? Talk of Remco Evenepoel's early exit from Soudal-QuickStep resurfaces at Tour de France
By James Moultrie, Stephen Farrand published
News Negotiations said to be 'on hold' during Tour de France but transfer likely according to Cyclingnews sources

Decathlon increases budget to €40 million to take on the super teams and target Tour de France with Paul Seixas
By Stephen Farrand published
News Sporting goods brand buys team from outgoing sponsor AG2R La Mondiale in strategic move

'Good for morale' - Julian Alaphilippe shows a flash of his former brilliance on Tour de France hilly finish
By Stephen Farrand published
News Tudor rider fifth in Boulogne-sur-Mer after suffering from pre-Tour illness

Is it April or July? Classics-style racing and early GC tension delivers thrilling Tour de France opening weekend – Analysis
By Stephen Farrand published
Analysis 'If you think today was bad, wait until you see stage 4' warns Jayco-AlUla DS Matthew Hayman

'I'm really sorry' - Jonathan Milan and Tim Merlier disappointed to miss out in Tour de France sprint on stage 1
By Stephen Farrand published
News Big-name sprinters left to fight for 39th place after missing decisive split in the peloton

'My first Tour de France, my first stage and what a win!' - Kaden Groves and Mathieu van der Poel celebrate as Alpecin-Deceuninck hit Tour de France jackpot
By Stephen Farrand published
News Australian sprinter plays key role in split and Jasper Philipsen lead-out
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