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: Juan Ayuso takes overall victory at Itzulia Basque Country stage 6
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LIVE Peloton tackle 137.8km in final day of racing in Eibar

As it happened - Main peloton, general classification neutralised due to stage 4 crash at Itzulia Basque Country
By Stephen Puddicombe last updated
LIVE Peloton race 157.5km from Etxarri Aranatz to Legutio

As it happened: Mathieu van der Poel makes history with record-equalling Flanders win
By Stephen Puddicombe last updated
Live Mads Pedersen and Mathieu van der Poel line up as favourites over 270.8km from Antwerp to Oudenaarde

As it happened: 2024 Classic Brugge-De Panne
By Stephen Puddicombe last updated
Live Philipsen defends his title against Jakobsen, Merlier, Démare, Groenewegen and more

As it happened: Tirreno-Adriatico stage 7
By Stephen Puddicombe last updated
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
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