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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As it happened: Van der Poel's victory at Gravel World Championships
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
LIVE All the action as the Dutchman ripped up the race and soloed to his eighth rainbow jersey in third different discipline
As it happened: Vos' victory at Gravel World Championships
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
LIVE All the action as the Dutchwoman beat Lotte Kopecky in a two-up sprint to collect the 14th rainbow jersey of her career
As it happened: Pogacar's historic World Championship title
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
Live report All the action as the Slovenian rolled the dice from 100km out and rode to another extraordinary success
As it happened: Remco Evenepoel's second World Championship TT victory
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
Live report All the action as the Belgian toppled Filippo Ganna in a thrilling contest in Zurich
As it happened: Küng's victory and Roglič's coronation on Vuelta a España stage 21
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
Live report All the action as the Spanish Grand Tour came to a close with a time trial in Madrid
As it happened: Delight for Dunbar, red for Roglič on Vuelta a España stage 20
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
Live report All the action as the penultimate stage took the riders over seven climbs, finishing atop Picón Blanco
As it happened: Sprint finish after Roglič scare on Vuelta a España stage 14
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
Live report Groves beats Van Aert in reduced bunch sprint in Villablino
As it happened: Drama and GC shake-up in Sierra Nevada on Vuelta a España stage 9
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
Live report All the action on a day that saw Yates' and Carapaz's long-range gambles richly rewarded
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