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: 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

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

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

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

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
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