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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Mark Cavendish and his 35 Tour de France stage wins – Gallery
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
Gallery Each and every victory that made the Manxman the race's greatest ever sprinter
Tour de Suisse: Ayuso conquers Albulapass as Skjelmose takes yellow
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results Gall loses lead in closing metres, Evenepoel battles to limit losses
Robert Gesink continues for another year with Jumbo-Visma
By Patrick Fletcher published
News 37-year-old Dutchman had been contemplating retirement
As it happened: Stage win and race lead for Skjelmose on Tour de Suisse stage 3
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
Live How the summit finish at Villars-sur-Ollon tested GC contenders
Mont Ventoux race cut to single ascent due to storm risks
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Race will still finish atop the Giant of Provence but after first, easier climb from Sault
Marta Cavalli the winner of Tour Féminin des Pyrénées after cancellation of final stage
By Patrick Fletcher published
Results Italian had taken the leader's jersey on stage 2
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