Rogers' regal return to winners' circle

Michael Rogers (HTC-Columbia) has a lot to celebrate after winning the overall title of the fifth edition of the Amgen Tour of California on Sunday. The Australian all-rounder dedicated his victory to his seven loyal teammate who supported him throughout the UCI 2.HC eight-staged event.

Kirsten Frattini
Deputy Editor

Kirsten Frattini is the Deputy Editor of Cyclingnews, overseeing the global racing content plan.

Kirsten has a background in Kinesiology and Health Science. She has been involved in cycling from the community and grassroots level to professional cycling's biggest races, reporting on the WorldTour, Spring Classics, Tours de France, World Championships and Olympic Games.

She began her sports journalism career with Cyclingnews as a North American Correspondent in 2006. In 2018, Kirsten became Women's Editor – overseeing the content strategy, race coverage and growth of women's professional cycling – before becoming Deputy Editor in 2023.