Alasdair Fotheringham
Alasdair Fotheringham has been reporting on cycling since 1991. He has covered every Tour de France since 1992 bar one, as well as numerous other bike races of all shapes and sizes, ranging from the Olympic Games in 2008 to the now sadly defunct Subida a Urkiola hill climb in Spain. As well as working for Cyclingnews, he has also written for The Independent, The Guardian, ProCycling, The Express and Reuters.
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'We just haven't clicked yet' - Matteo Jorgenson makes honest analysis of Visma-Lease a Bike shortcomings in Opening Weekend
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News American confident of form and looking forward to defending 2025 Paris-Nice title

'We didn't win, but we tried' - Tim Wellens attempts mission impossible at Kuurne with long late break
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Break with UAE Team Emirates-XRG racer caught 12 kilometres from the line

'Maybe I forgot a little bit how to sprint' - Jasper Philipsen upbeat despite near-miss in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Alpecin-Deceuninck leader looking for second chance in Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne

'The race was a kilometre too long' - Stefan Küng makes defiant solo effort at Omloop
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Frenchman defies narrative of bunch sprint finale with gutsy late attack

'Never felt I was in contention' - Wout van Aert and Visma-Lease a Bike rue tough day out at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Leading favourite 'did not feel good' and finishes eleventh

'I had to believe I could do it' - Lotte Claes on surprising Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Women victory
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Belgian claims first victory after two years of professional racing

'A bit surreal' - Søren Wærenskjold celebrates unexpected Omloop triumph after last-minute addition to line-up
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Uno-X Mobility racer outsprints reduced lead peloton after headwind kept race together

'Every time I've done this race, I've felt great' - Arnaud De Lie eyes triumph in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Belgian keen to build on runner's-up spot in 2023
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