Stephen Puddicombe
Stephen Puddicombe is a freelance writer based in Bristol. He has written for Cyclingnews since 2020, and has covered cycling professionally as a freelancer since 2013, writing for outlets such as Rouleur, Cycling Weekly and Cycle Sport, among other publications. He is the author of The World of the Tour de France, published by Sona Books. Outside of cycling he is a passionate cinephile, and a long-suffering Spurs fan.
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As it happened: GC riders and puncheurs battle on uphill finish at stage 13 of the Giro d’Italia
By Stephen Puddicombe last updated
Live report Riders set for a mainly flat 180km route starting from Rovigo in Italy's Veneto region

As it happened: Bunch sprint decides stage 12 of the Giro d’Italia
By Stephen Puddicombe last updated
Live report After a week without sprints, a fast bunch finish is expected on 172km stage into Lombardy

As it happened: Late GC attack on stage 11 of the Giro d’Italia
By Stephen Puddicombe last updated
Live report Riders tackle first-category Alpe San Pellegrino on 186km trek across the Apennines

As it happened: GC changes at the Giro d'Italia after rain-affected time trial
By Stephen Puddicombe last updated
LIVE Riders to complete 28.6km course in race’s second and final time trial to Pisa.

As it happened: Giro d’Italia race lead changes hands after explosive stage 2 time trial
By Stephen Puddicombe last updated
Live Report The city centre TT is a chance for the specialists, for Wout Van Aert to take the maglia rosa from Mads Pedersen and for the GC contenders to gain precious seconds

As it happened: solo attack on La Redoute decides men’s Liège-Bastogne-Liège
By Stephen Puddicombe last updated
LIVE Don't miss the action as the peloton tackles 11 climbs and a flat finish in Liège for the final Ardennes

As it happened: La Flèche Wallonne Men decided by sprint up Mur de Huy
By Stephen Puddicombe last updated
LIVE Don't miss the racing action as the elite men tackle a 205km route, featuring the brutally steep finish up the Mur de Huy

As it happened: Shock winner in three-up sprint at Amstel Gold Men 2025
By Stephen Puddicombe last updated
LIVE Don't miss the racing action as the elite men tackle 34 climbs along a twisting 255.9km route, featuring three ascents of the iconic Cauberg.
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