James Moultrie
James Moultrie is a gold-standard NCTJ journalist who joined Cyclingnews as a News Writer in 2023 after originally contributing as a freelancer for eight months, during which time he also wrote for Eurosport, Rouleur and Cycling Weekly. Prior to joining the team he reported on races such as Paris-Roubaix and the Giro d’Italia Donne for Eurosport and has interviewed some of the sport’s top riders in Chloé Dygert, Lizzie Deignan and Wout van Aert. Outside of cycling, he spends the majority of his time watching other sports – rugby, football, cricket, and American Football to name a few.
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'She knows Demi's level and what she has to train for' – Van Dijk backs Van der Breggen to rediscover top form after coming out of retirement
By James Moultrie published
News 'I think she will reach at least the level she had when she retired and I expect her to be straight away competitive for the win' says Dutch veteran

'It seemed like the obvious step' - Mattias Skjelmose to ride 2025 Tour de France despite preference for the Giro
By James Moultrie published
News Danish 24-year-old announces schedule for upcoming season with Lidl-Trek after u-turn on Grand Tour plans

10-month suspended prison sentence and €5000 fine given to Marion Sicot six years after positive EPO test
By James Moultrie published
News Former French rider's anti-doping violation saga comes to a close in Montargis trial

'The Tour de France would fit him the best' – Thibau Nys to make Grand Tour debut in 2025
By James Moultrie published
News Belgian announces road schedule for the coming season with a step up in race quality at the Ardennes and either the Tour or Vuelta

'I can't wait' - Jonathan Milan eyes first yellow jersey at Tour de France debut with refined sprint and 1960-watt peak
By James Moultrie published
News Italian sprinter heads into second year on Lidl-Trek with sights set on opening stage win in Lille and a successful Classics campaign

Tour Down Under 2025 - Analysing the contenders
By James Moultrie last updated
Contenders A close look at the favourites for the ochre jersey, as 2024 winner Williams to face stiff competition from Plapp, Vine and Onley young super talents

Mads Pedersen to skip 2025 Tour de France with Jonathan Milan set to debut and lead Lidl-Trek's sprint ambitions
By James Moultrie published
News 'For me, he's one of, if not, the best sprinter in the world, of course, he should go to the Tour' says former World Champion of Italian sprint star

'As simple as the word compatibility' - Ineos Grenadiers CEO sheds more light on Tom Pidcock's departure
By James Moultrie published
News 'There are no guarantees in life that people are going to be compatible forever. I think Tom and the team realized that and that's why he left'

SD Worx-Protime and Amy Pieters reach 'amicable' settlement to contract dispute as former rider continues rehabilitation
By James Moultrie published
News 'As long as Amy shows improvements, no matter how small, everyone remains hopeful for the best possible recovery with a brighter future' says WorldTour team
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