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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2025 Giro d'Italia expected to start in Albania as negotiations continue
By Stephen Farrand published
News Albanian government reportedly looking to lower the fee to host Italian Grand Tour
'The UCI have taken control of the colours' - New UCI rules mean teams must avoid all Grand Tour jersey colours in 2025
By Stephen Farrand published
News White colours are now deemed too similar to the Grand Tour best young rider's jersey
'I’ve reached the decision to step away' - Steve Cummings leaves Ineos Grenadiers as staff-shake-up continues
By Stephen Farrand published
News Head coach Xabier Artetxe also out as team tries to rebuild for 2025
€50 million in six years and a €200 million buyout clause – Tadej Pogačar's new contract revealed
By Stephen Farrand published
News 'The Tour will be central to my season in 2025' – Slovenian outlines new season goals
Tom Pidcock back in the fold as Ineos Grenadiers plan for 2025
By Stephen Farrand published
News Team gathers in Manchester to reset and reboot after staff shake-up and a poor 2024 season
Giro d'Italia postpones 2025 route presentation as Albanian start appears in doubt
By Stephen Farrand published
News Italian Grand Tour could be hit by political fallout after failed immigration policy
'A lot of work to do' - Jonas Vingegaard and Visma-Lease a Bike prepare for Pogačar at 2025 Tour de France
By Stephen Farrand published
News Dane back in training as team consider their 2025 Grand Tour strategy
'It'll be pretty brutal' – Tadej Pogačar likes the 2025 Tour de France route
By Stephen Farrand published
News 2024 Tour winner is in the Seychelles but he spoke to L'Equipe about the mountainous route
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