Stephen Farrand
Stephen is 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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Specialized give Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe a fresh look for 2025 as new race apparel sponsor
By Stephen Farrand published
News Primož Roglič shows off new blue and white racing jersey
Everything changes for Astana in 2025 after massive investment by Chinese bike manufacturer XDS
By Stephen Farrand published
News XDS aim to become 'global leader in the cycling industry'
David Lappartient moves to ban abuse of carbon monoxide but how will the UCI enforce it?
By Stephen Farrand published
News WADA admits there is no 'consensus on whether CO can have a performance enhancing effect'
DSM-firmenich become Picnic PostNL for 2025 with new sponsor and a new look
By Stephen Farrand published
News Dutch team reveals new blue and orange colours
The end of an era - What Patrick Lefevere's retirement means for pro cycling
By Stephen Farrand published
Analysis 'These are big shoes to fill' - admits new Soudal-QuickStep CEO Jurgen Foré
Tadej Pogačar to target 2025 Tour de France but not Paris-Roubaix, still undecided between Giro or Vuelta
By Stephen Farrand published
News UAE Tour, Strade Bianche, Milan-San Remo, Tour of Flanders and World Championships all major goals for 2025
UAE Team Emirates reveal new sponsor and 2025 colours but no new Colnago aero bike for Tadej Pogačar just yet
By Stephen Farrand published
News XRG joins UAE and Emirates on the 2025 team jersey
Decathlon AG2R refresh and rebuild for 2025 with new racing kit, new bikes and generational teenage talent
By Stephen Farrand published
News French team hopes to build on 30 wins of 2025 with Paul Seixas, Léo Bisiaux and new DS Luke Rowe
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