Stephen Farrand
Stephen is one of the most experienced member of the Cyclingnews team, having reported on professional cycling since 1994. He has been Head of News at Cyclingnews since 2022, before which he held the position of European editor since 2012 and previously worked for Reuters, Shift Active Media, and CyclingWeekly, among other publications.
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'To beat Tadej you have to cross the line first' - Tom Pidcock not riding for second place behind Pogačar at Strade Bianche
By Stephen Farrand published
News Q36.5 leader knows he has to try to go with Pogačar when he attacks

'There's going to be a lot of dead bodies in the final' - Tadej Pogačar plays down talk of another Strade Bianche solo attack but will race to win
By Stephen Farrand published
News UAE Team Emirates-XRG leader predicts a fast race but with later decisive attacks

'The gravel is a lot looser than usual' – Riders prepare for a fast, dusty and furious Strade Bianche
By Stephen Farrand published
Analysis 'It's hard to beat Mr Pogi but you've got to try' – say Quinn Simmons as riders complete recon rides of the Tuscan gravel roads

'I love the Classics, they're pure adrenaline' – Tadej Pogačar kicks off spring campaign aiming for Strade Bianche treble
By Stephen Farrand published
Feature 'We have to be realistic, there's nothing we can do' says Alberto Bettiol, who admits the peloton will be racing for second in Siena

'If the itch gets too strong, you just have to race!' - Mathieu van der Poel to start 2025 season at Samyn Classic
By Stephen Farrand published
News Alpecin-Deceuninck leader makes surprise decision to test his form on Belgian cobbles before Tirreno-Adriatico

'Can I win the Omloop? Why not?' - Paul Magnier could be Soudal-QuickStep's new Tom Boonen
By Stephen Farrand published
News 20-year-old French rider expected to fight for victory at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad

'You can feel a bit of extra tension in everyone' - Wout van Aert cautious but hoping to fly at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
By Stephen Farrand published
News Visma-Lease a Bike the team to beat at Belgian Opening Weekend

O Gran Camiño: Magnus Cort dominates race with successive win on stage 2
By Stephen Farrand published
Results After opening stage long-range attack, Cort takes comfortable sprint win to extend race lead
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