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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'You don't need to be 100% to win the Worlds, it's a lottery' – Tom Pidcock back racing but not at his best for road race
By Stephen Farrand published
News '2025 will be a more normal year. I really want to step-up on the road' British rider confirms
Joe Blackmore - The rider to watch in the Under-23 men's World Championship road race
By Stephen Farrand published
News The Tour de L'Avenir winner takes on Christen, del Toro, Morgado and Pellizzari
With 5,475m of climbing, 2025 Road World Championships in Rwanda to be one of hardest ever
By Stephen Farrand published
News Men face 5,475 metres of climbing at altitude, women to climb 3,350 metres in 164.6km race
'Tadej can win a sprint against anyone' - UAE Team Emirates back Pogačar to win world title in Zürich
By Stephen Farrand published
News Team manager Mauro Gianetti torn between Slovenian and Switzerland's Marc Hirschi
'It was just pure relief that I'd done it' – Cat Ferguson savours second junior world title before step-up with Movistar
By Stephen Farrand published
News British rider ends junior career on an emotional high with road race win in Zürich
'We ended empty but it was enough to win' - Australia and Grace Brown celebrate another time trial title
By Stephen Farrand published
News 'To get a rainbow jersey with my national teammates is massive' says Michael Matthews
After captivating time trials, the action turns to the road races – How to watch the 2024 UCI Road World Championships
By Dani Ostanek, Stephen Farrand last updated
How to watch Find out how to stream all the action from Zürich on September 21-29
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