
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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'The cobbles themselves could wear Pogačar out' - Paris-Roubaix race director predicts tough battle for World Champion
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Thierry Gouvenou calls Pogačar's participation 'an exceptional moment'

Remco Evenepoel rumoured to be adding extra races to 2025 Tour de France build-up
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Tour de Romandie and Belgian National Time Trial Championships potentially on Belgian star's program

Itzulia Basque Country: Caleb Ewan wins stage 2
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Results Second victory for Australian since joining Ineos Grenadiers

'Paris-Roubaix suits Wout the best' - Visma-Lease a Bike confident about Van Aert's chances in the Hell of the North
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Rising form should combine with more favourable terrain, says team performance manger

As it happened: early starter triumphs in Itzulia Basque Country stage 1 time trial
By Alasdair Fotheringham last updated
LIVE 16.5 kilometre solo effort decides first race leader

A new road? A year on from 2024 mass crash, the latest edition of Itzulia Basque Country gets underway
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Analysis 2025 race lacking major figures, offers opportunity for upcoming talent to shine

Tour de France Femmes unveils full team selection for 2025
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News 22 squads for fourth year running to participate in biggest stage race of season

Former doctor for Nairo Quintana receives suspended prison sentence for 'possession and supply of doping substances' in 2020 Tour de France
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Fredy Alexander Gonzales Torres not present in French court for month-long trial
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