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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![Vuelta a España 2024: Adam Yates of UAE Team Emirates soloes to victory on mountainous stage 9](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d2qnAFNDKZnnDtrjbMc54d-320-80.jpg)
Vuelta a España: Adam Yates stamps authority on stage 9 solo victory
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results Richard Carapaz second and Ben O'Connor holds GC lead with third in Sierra Nevada mountain showdown
![Joseph Blackmore and Marion Bunel top the podium at the Tour de l'Avenir 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AKrPzMiLAX897KkUrtqDTU-320-80.jpg)
Tour de l'Avenir: Joe Blackmore and Marion Bunel crowned winners of premier U23 race
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Blackmore hangs on by a thread to become first British winner, as Bunel spreads her wings on Colle delle Finestre
![Team Bora's Primoz Roglic (L) looks backwards as he rides to the finish followed by Team Movistar's Enric Mas (R), at the end of the stage 8 of La Vuelta a Espana cylcing tour, a 159 km race between Ubeda and Cazorla, on August 24, 2024. (Photo by Jorge GUERRERO / AFP)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hVinL9UKJyACvbETHSvRZQ-320-80.jpg)
As it happened: Primož Roglič's onslaught on stage 8 of the Vuelta a España
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
Live report All the action as the four-time winner ignited his fightback with the stage win and nearly a minute gained on the race leader
![Team Bora's Primoz Roglic celebrates crossing the finish in first place, winning the stage 8 of La Vuelta a Espana cylcing tour, a 159 km race between Ubeda and Cazorla, on August 24, 2024. (Photo by Jorge GUERRERO / AFP)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/96qYgHVUJ3azGZfUrwdwo7-320-80.jpg)
Vuelta a España: Primož Roglič powers to mountaintop win on stage 8 to cut into O'Connor's GC lead
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results Enric Mas second, Mikel Landa third at Cazorla while race leader O'Connor 46 seconds back
![Cian Uijtdebroeks has been suffering at the Vuelta a España](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZZyDw6US39qUUcncmP997M-320-80.jpg)
'It's not normal, my legs feel numb' – Cian Uijtdebroeks searching for answers after latest setback at Vuelta a España
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Belgian youngster ships eight minutes after being dropped on category-2 climb on stage 7
![Pauline Ferrand-Prévot pulls on another rainbow jersey at the 2023 MTB Worlds](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8ZjJBgv3oWmkpKgNcEtDh5-320-80.jpg)
'The last dance' – Pauline Ferrand-Prévot braces for her final mountain bike race at Worlds
By Patrick Fletcher published
News 'For sure, this sport will stay the number 1 in my heart' says Frenchwoman as she prepares for switch to road racing
![OUREM PORTUGAL AUGUST 18 Wout van Aert of Belgium and Team Visma Lease a Bike celebrates at podium as Red Leader Jersey winner during the 79th La Vuelta Ciclista a Espana 2024 Stage 2 a 194km stage from Cascais to Ourem UCIWT on August 18 2024 in Ourem Portugal Photo by Tim de WaeleGetty Images](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4iyfBEokD9SqwDpztRy9yP-320-80.jpg)
As it happened: Victory for Groves, red jersey for Van Aert in Vuelta a España stage 2 sprint
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
Live report All the action as the peloton took on a rolling route with a draggy sprint finish
![UAE Team Emirates' US rider Brandon McNulty cycles during the third stage of the Tour of Romandy UCI cycling World tour, a 15.5 km time trial starting and finishing in Oron, in Maracon, western Switzerland, on April 26, 2024. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XpEbJ4kxm8jrYuXsHuitaL-320-80.jpg)
As it happened: Delight for McNulty and gaps between GC men in Vuelta a España opener
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
Live report All the action as the Spanish Grand Tour got underway with a short time trial in Lisbon
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