Kirsten Frattini
Kirsten Frattini is the Deputy Editor of Cyclingnews. She oversees the global racing content plan, budget, commissions and data analysis, collaborating with heads of news, features and tech, and with our teams in Europe, North America, and Australia to ensure quality, engaging content and audience growth across the brand.
Kirsten has a background in Kinesiology and Health Science. She has been involved in cycling from the community and grassroots level to professional cycling's biggest races, reporting on the WorldTour, Spring Classics, Tours de France, World Championships and Olympic Games.
She began her sports journalism career with Cyclingnews as a North American Correspondent in 2006 before moving into a Production Editor's role in 2014, writing, producing and publishing international racing content. In 2018, Kirsten became Women's Editor – overseeing the content strategy, race coverage and growth of women's professional cycling – before becoming Deputy Editor in 2023.
Kirsten enjoys learning about the figures in our sport, diving into an in-depth interview, and writing about people and stories that affect our emotions and change our perspectives. She investigates, researches and reports on some of cycling's major issues and explores topics bigger than our sport that delve into worldwide impacts.
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Tour de l'Ardeche: Thalita De Jong takes first leader's jersey with stage 1 victory
By Kirsten Frattini published
Results Karolina Perekitko second, Debora Silvestrie third from six-rider chase group
Barraged after nature break Évita Muzic fights to third on Alpe d'Huez at Tour de France Femmes
By Kirsten Frattini published
News French FDJ-SUEZ rider moves up to fourth in final overall standings with the podium performance on final stage
A magical four seconds - Kasia Niewiadoma secures the closest margin of victory in Tour de France history
By Kirsten Frattini published
News Niewiadoma holds off long-range attack by Demi Vollering
A chance to make history on Alpe d'Huez - Évita Muzic applauds decision to dedicate bend after stage 8 winner at Tour de France Femmes
By Kirsten Frattini published
News 'It is no surprise that it is the person with the legs who will win it' Muzic looks to add Tour stage win to Vuelta, Giro success
‘GC could be turned upside down' - Kasia Niewiadoma ready to defend Tour de France Femmes yellow on Alpe d'Huez
By Kirsten Frattini published
News 'It is about managing stress and fatigue and pressure, and squeezing all out on Alpe d'Huez'
Tour de France Femmes 2024 stage 7 preview - The peloton arrives at the Alps with the first mountaintop finish at Le Grand-Bornand
By Kirsten Frattini last updated
Preview Saturday, August 17, 2024: Champagnole to Le Grand-Bornand, 167km
'It was a tough fight' - Marianne Vos all-in for Tour de France Femmes green jersey after battle for points in Morteau
By Kirsten Frattini published
News 'I really want to bring the green jersey to the finish of the Tour de France Femmes, but first, I need to recover from this gruelling effort'
‘Virage Juliette!’ - Labous celebrates with a bend dedicated in her name at Tour de France Femmes
By Kirsten Frattini published
News 'They named a corner in my name, and that was amazing and special' says French Champion as crowds shouted her name
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