
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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'I used to be nervous in the finals' - Jonathan Milan establishes himself as world's best sprinter ahead of Merlier, Philipsen
By James Moultrie published
News Italian scores vital second victory over rivals in unofficial 'sprinters world championships' at UAE Tour

'You cannot fall asleep at any moment' - Pogačar and UAE Emirates-XRG teammates have 'fun' as they tear up racing in UAE Tour crosswinds
By James Moultrie published
News World champion puts GC rivals under pressure on stage 4 as echelons form on exposed desert roads

'I'm not saying I would have beat him but it's frustrating' – Onley rues positioning after UAE second place behind Pogačar
By James Moultrie published
News 'I had more, to be honest, I should have just gone on Pog's wheel' says Picnic-PostNL rider

'No science fiction here' - Tadej Pogačar keeps it simple with family present on Jebel Jais to move into UAE Tour race lead
By James Moultrie published
News 'Today was some confirmation that the winter was good' says World Champion after claiming first win of the season

'The end of an era, he's had an amazing career' - Chris Froome reacts to Geraint Thomas' retirement announcement
By James Moultrie published
News Current teammate Josh Tarling says 'I'm gonna miss him. I think he's such a nice guy on and off the bike'

'It's another world' - 18-year-old super talent Paul Seixas makes his mark as the WorldTour's youngest rider
By James Moultrie published
News 'I’m pretty sure he will be up there. That’s for the plan for the final that we are together' says team leader Felix Gall at UAE Tour

'Grim' altitude camp at Mount Teide and monster 68t chainring play part in Josh Tarling reeling in result he 'needed' for Ineos at UAE Tour
By James Moultrie published
News British team take first WorldTour victory since June as Welshman vows to try and defend jersey up Jebel Jais - 'I'm not going to let it go easy'

'I blew the legs, that's the whole point of the all-out effort' - Tadej Pogačar loses out to TT specialists but gains time on UAE Tour rivals
By James Moultrie published
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'Maybe I had the legs to come around' - Fisher-Black unsure of how UAE Tour finish could have played out but 'form is probably the best it's ever been'
By James Moultrie published
News 'It was a bit annoying, I had nowhere to go really' - New Zealand rider's strong finish at Liwa Palace upgraded to second after Philipsen got relegated

'I want it, I need it, and I think the team does too' - Josh Tarling looks to end Ineos Grenadiers' WorldTour win drought in UAE Tour time trial
By James Moultrie published
News British team have gone the longest without a win at the top level among the 18 WorldTour teams, with their last in June at the Dauphiné
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