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've got to stop this massacre' - Calls for better road safety after 19-year-old Sara Piffer dies in Italy
By Stephen Farrand published
News Funeral of 19-year-old to be held on Monday as anger grows in Italy

António Morgado blasts to victory at the Gran Premio Castellón
By Stephen Farrand published
Results UAE Team Emirates rider won from the front after joining the late attack of the race

Mathieu van der Poel dominates Maasmechelen World Cup after Wout van Aert falls in the mud
By Stephen Farrand published
Results Alpecin-Deceuninck rider confirms he is the favourite for the world championships as Van Aert ends his cyclocross campaign

Polti VisitMalta close to securing private equity investment to boost team budget and long-term ambitions
By Stephen Farrand published
News Team owned by Contador brothers and Ivan Basso and and bike brand Aurum part of possible deal

Blanka Vas holds off Zoe Bäckstedt in thrilling women's Maasmechelen World Cup
By Stephen Farrand published
Results Brand completes the podium as World Championship contenders test their form

Danny van Poppel hit with UCI yellow card after high-speed Tour Down Under sprint block - Video
By Stephen Farrand published
News Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe rider punished by the UCI for obstructing and endanger another rider

'We have to step up' - Lidl-Trek manager Guercilena ready to sign Tour de France contender
By Stephen Farrand published
News Lidl-Trek team aim high for Grand Tour leader, 'you can develop them in-house, or you buy them'

'Super talent' Albert Philipsen makes WorldTour debut at Tour Down Under
By Stephen Farrand published
News 'I would like to go out and show what I can do' says 18-year-old Lidl-Trek rider
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