Stephen Puddicombe
Stephen Puddicombe is a freelance writer based in Bristol. He has written for Cyclingnews since 2020, and has covered cycling professionally as a freelancer since 2013, writing for outlets such as Rouleur, Cycling Weekly and Cycle Sport, among other publications. He is the author of The World of the Tour de France, published by Sona Books. Outside of cycling he is a passionate cinephile, and a long-suffering Spurs fan.
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As it happened: 2024 Classic Brugge-De Panne
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Live Philipsen defends his title against Jakobsen, Merlier, Démare, Groenewegen and more
As it happened: Tirreno-Adriatico stage 7
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Live Jonathan Milan takes second sprint win in San Benedetto del Tronto as Jonas Vingegaard confirms overall victory
As it happened: Tirreno-Adriatico stage 6
By Stephen Puddicombe last updated
Live Vingegaard cements GC lead on Monte Petrano mountaintop finish with Ayuso and Hindley closing out the podium
As it Happened - Kooij sprints to the win in stage one of Paris-Nice
By Stephen Puddicombe last updated
Live 158km around Les Mureaux as Evenepoel and Roglic begin their week-long battle
As it happened: Tadej Pogacar stuns the field with 81km solo attack
By Stephen Puddicombe last updated
Live Longest ever edition brings 215km and 15 gravel sectors
As it happened: Visma-Lease a Bike complete Opening Weekend dominance at Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne
By Stephen Puddicombe last updated
Live Three-man sprint for the victory in Kuurne
As it happened: Visma-Lease a Bike use strength in numbers to win Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
By Stephen Puddicombe last updated
Live Late-race breakaway leads to two-up sprint for the victory in Ninove
As it happened - Evenepoel loses mountaintop sprint but wins Volta ao Algarve
By Stephen Puddicombe last updated
Live report Dani Martinez takes the final stage win, but Evenepoel rounds off a triumphant start to the season
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