Patrick Fletcher

Patrick Fletcher

Patrick is a freelance sports writer and editor. He’s an NCTJ-accredited journalist with a bachelor’s degree in modern languages (French and Spanish). Patrick worked full-time at Cyclingnews for eight years between 2015 and 2023, latterly as Deputy Editor.

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Geraint Thomas and Primoz Roglic do battle at the Giro d'Italia

'I don't trust that guy' - Geraint Thomas on Roglic mind games at Giro d'Italia

By Patrick Fletcher published

News Race leader says rival was 'playing silly buggers' but refuses to get sucked in

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Hugh Carthy at the finish of stage 18 of the Giro d'Italia

Hugh Carthy abandons Giro d'Italia

By Patrick Fletcher published

News British climber was struggling with stomach issues

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Primoz Roglic and Geraint Thomas on the move on stage 18 of the Giro d'Italia

As it happened: Victory for Zana and blow for Almeida on Giro d'Italia stage 18

By Patrick Fletcher last updated

Live How the breakaway and GC drama unfolded in the Dolomites

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The finish of stage 17 of the Giro d'Italia 2023 in Caorle

Giro d'Italia: Alberto Dainese wins stage 17 bunch sprint in Caorle

By Patrick Fletcher published

Results Thomas safely in as Italian out-powers Milan, Matthews

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TOPSHOT UAE Team Emiratess Portuguese rider Joao Almeida celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the sixteenth stage of the Giro dItalia 2023 cycling race 203 km between Sabbio Chiese and Monte Bondone near Cavedine on May 23 2023 Photo by Luca Bettini AFP Photo by LUCA BETTINIAFP via Getty Images

Giro d'Italia: Almeida outduels Thomas on stage 16 atop Monte Bondone

By Patrick Fletcher published

Results Geraint Thomas regains maglia rosa

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Davide Ballerini is out of the Giro

Soudal-QuickStep down to two riders at Giro d'Italia after Davide Ballerini exit

By Patrick Fletcher published

News After COVID-19 ravages the team, it's operating on a skeleton crew

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LAGO LACENOBAGNOLI IRPINO ITALY MAY 09 LR Thymen Arensman of The Netherlands and Geraint Thomas of The United Kingdom and Team INEOS Grenadiers during the 106th Giro dItalia 2023 Stage 4 a 175km stage from Venosa to Lago Laceno 1059m Bagnoli Irpino UCIWT on May 09 2023 in Bagnoli Irpino Italy Photo by Tim de WaeleGetty Images

How many calories does a pro rider burn at the Giro d'Italia?

By Patrick Fletcher published

We speak to a team nutritionist to gauge the dizzying food supply needed to ride a Grand Tour

Stage 13 Giro d'Italia 2023

As it happened: No GC fireworks on shortened Giro d'Italia stage 13 as Rubio wins from breakaway

By Patrick Fletcher last updated

Live Re-live the action from the false start to the top of Crans Montana

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Arturo Gravalos

Spanish rider Arturo Gravalos dies aged 25

By Patrick Fletcher published

News Spaniard was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2021

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RIVOLI ITALY MAY 18 Nico Denz of Germany and Team BORA hansgrohe celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 106th Giro dItalia 2023 Stage 12 a 185km stage from Bra to Rivoli UCIWT on May 18 2023 in Rivoli Italy Photo by Stuart FranklinGetty Images

Giro d'Italia: Nico Denz powers to breakaway-sprint victory on stage 12

By Patrick Fletcher published

Results Toms Skujins second, Sebastian Berwick third in Rivoli

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