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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'We all want the races and the riders to be safe' - SafeR project stakeholders show a united front
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News Car on the road at the Etoile de Bessèges and a tyre blowout highlight a need for urgency

Volta a Valenciana: Santiago Buitrago climbs to victory on stage 2 summit finish
By Stephen Farrand published
Results Bahrain Victorious net 1-2 with Pello Bilbao close behind teammate in second as Vacek holds race lead

Filippo Ganna snatches Strava KOM from Remco Evenepoel in show of early-season form
By Stephen Farrand published
News Italian beats the Belgian by a second on the Tarbena climb to Rates before season debut at Étoile de Bessèges

'I am very proud to be here' - Ben O'Connor debuts with Jayco AlUla in Volta Valenciana
By Stephen Farrand published
News European season steps up in Spain and France, while the women's WorldTour heads to the UAE

Marlen Reusser back to her best with victory at Trofeo Palma Femina
By Stephen Farrand published
Results Swiss rider beats Mavi García on hilly Mallorca finish

Italy turns pink as countdown to 2025 Giro d'Italia begins – Gallery
By Stephen Farrand published
News The Leaning Tower of Pisa and Piazza Navona in Rome illuminated to celebrate hosting stages of the Corsa Rosa

'The sport going behind such a large paywall is a huge problem' - Tao Geoghegan Hart speaks out about the rocketing cost of watching races in UK
By Stephen Farrand published
news Lidl-Trek rider concerned high costs will turn British fans away from the sport

'It's refreshing and motivating' - Tom Pidcock debuts with Q36.5 at AlUla Tour after Ineos Grenadiers divorce
By Stephen Farrand published
News 'I didn't miss cyclocross at all this winter' says Yorkshireman
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'We've got to get back to being the great Ineos team we once were' - Filippo Ganna leads Ineos Grenadiers fight back from the front
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