Quintana: In the difficult moments you learn and reflect

Nairo Quintana indulged in a spot of soul-searching as he absorbed the disappointments of the final mountain stage of the Vuelta a España. “Sometimes you’re smiling, sometimes you’re sad,” said the Colombian on the Coll de la Gallina.

Patrick Fletcher

Patrick is a freelance sports writer and editor. He’s an NCTJ-accredited journalist with a bachelor’s degree in modern languages (French and Spanish). Patrick worked full-time at Cyclingnews for eight years between 2015 and 2023, latterly as Deputy Editor.