Stephen Farrand
Stephen is 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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![ROME ITALY MAY 28 Thibaut Pinot of France and Team Groupama FDJ Blue Mountain Jersey celebrates at podium during the 106th Giro dItalia 2023 Stage 21 a 126km stage from Rome to Rome UCIWT on May 28 2023 in Rome Italy Photo by Tim de WaeleGetty Images](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8WonJ5PiHA2WUfJwHYH9aB-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8WonJ5PiHA2WUfJwHYH9aB-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8WonJ5PiHA2WUfJwHYH9aB-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8WonJ5PiHA2WUfJwHYH9aB-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8WonJ5PiHA2WUfJwHYH9aB-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8WonJ5PiHA2WUfJwHYH9aB-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Thibaut Pinot pushes for farewell Tour de France selection after Giro d’Italia 'high'
By Stephen Farrand published
News 'With the legs I have and with this top five in the Giro, I’ve proven what I can do,' says Frenchman
![ROME ITALY MAY 28 LR Sepp Kuss of The United States and race winner Primo Rogli of Slovenia and Team JumboVisma Pink Leader Jersey react after the 106th Giro dItalia 2023 Stage 21 a 126km stage from Rome to Rome UCIWT on May 28 2023 in Rome Italy Photo by Fabio Ferrari PoolGetty Images](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6wBpnLXfcbMeNZMvQWDYaZ-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6wBpnLXfcbMeNZMvQWDYaZ-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6wBpnLXfcbMeNZMvQWDYaZ-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6wBpnLXfcbMeNZMvQWDYaZ-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6wBpnLXfcbMeNZMvQWDYaZ-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6wBpnLXfcbMeNZMvQWDYaZ-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
‘Primoz is such a fighter’ - Sepp Kuss and his vital role in Roglic’s Giro d’Italia
By Stephen Farrand published
News Kuss describes his pride as a critical lieutenant in Roglic’s successful Giro campaign
![Derek Gee of Canada and Team Israel-Premier Tech celebrates at podium as Most Combative Prize winner during the 106th Giro d'Italia 2023](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QqWCQM7RRLUuZKLZQR8BzB-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QqWCQM7RRLUuZKLZQR8BzB-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QqWCQM7RRLUuZKLZQR8BzB-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QqWCQM7RRLUuZKLZQR8BzB-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QqWCQM7RRLUuZKLZQR8BzB-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QqWCQM7RRLUuZKLZQR8BzB-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Derek Gee the unofficial Giro d'Italia MVP
By Stephen Farrand published
News 'This race has changed my life' says Canadian after seven breakways and four second places
![Primo Roglic celebrates with the winner trophy, Trofeo Senza Fine, after securing the overall title at the 2023 Giro d'Italia](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SH89BMH2evZiRxJWQzwNGi-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SH89BMH2evZiRxJWQzwNGi-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SH89BMH2evZiRxJWQzwNGi-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SH89BMH2evZiRxJWQzwNGi-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SH89BMH2evZiRxJWQzwNGi-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SH89BMH2evZiRxJWQzwNGi-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Primoz Roglic finds inner peace after emotional Giro d'Italia victory
By Stephen Farrand published
News 'I can't really describe in words, they're memories for a lifetime' says Slovenian
![Mark Cavendish (Astana Qazaqstan) wins stage 21 at the Giro d'Italia](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SizfwTMsNjgAho5bsmpW7Z-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SizfwTMsNjgAho5bsmpW7Z-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SizfwTMsNjgAho5bsmpW7Z-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SizfwTMsNjgAho5bsmpW7Z-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SizfwTMsNjgAho5bsmpW7Z-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SizfwTMsNjgAho5bsmpW7Z-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
'What a way to end my Giro d'Italia' - Mark Cavendish strikes in Rome
By Stephen Farrand published
News Manxman gets a lead-out from Geraint Thomas to win his final race in Italy
![MONTE LUSSARI ITALY MAY 27 Primo Rogli of Slovenia and Team JumboVisma celebrates at podium as Pink Leader Jersey winner during the 106th Giro dItalia 2023 Stage 20 a 186km individual climbing time trial stage from Tarvisio 750m to Monte Lussari 1744m UCIWT on May 27 2023 in Monte Lussari Italy Photo by Tim de WaeleGetty Images](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Aepm2XBsqhsbPBosVs3FEG-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Aepm2XBsqhsbPBosVs3FEG-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Aepm2XBsqhsbPBosVs3FEG-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Aepm2XBsqhsbPBosVs3FEG-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Aepm2XBsqhsbPBosVs3FEG-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Aepm2XBsqhsbPBosVs3FEG-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
'I always have hope and fight on' - Primoz Roglic inspired by Slovenian fans at Giro d'Italia
By Stephen Farrand published
News Jumbo-Visma rider sets up overall victory on Monte Lussari
![Geraint Thomas on stage 19 of the Giro d'Italia](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sSEiKpa5ouN6drMxvXJAhB-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sSEiKpa5ouN6drMxvXJAhB-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sSEiKpa5ouN6drMxvXJAhB-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sSEiKpa5ouN6drMxvXJAhB-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sSEiKpa5ouN6drMxvXJAhB-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sSEiKpa5ouN6drMxvXJAhB-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Giro d'Italia: Geraint Thomas confident amid unknowns in Monte Lussari finale
By Stephen Farrand published
News Ineos Grenadiers rider loses three seconds to Roglic after Tre Cime di Lavaredo clash
![TRE CIME DI LAVAREDO, ITALY - MAY 26: Primož RogliÄ of Slovenia and Team Jumbo-Visma competes during the 106th Giro d'Italia 2023, Stage 19 a 183km stage from Longarone to Tre Cime di Lavaredo 2307m / #UCIWT / on May 26, 2023 in Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Italy. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kZqgUBPEh6zGE4PHd4qXxa-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kZqgUBPEh6zGE4PHd4qXxa-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kZqgUBPEh6zGE4PHd4qXxa-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kZqgUBPEh6zGE4PHd4qXxa-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kZqgUBPEh6zGE4PHd4qXxa-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kZqgUBPEh6zGE4PHd4qXxa-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
‘I got a bit of legs back’ - Primoz Roglic ready for final Giro d’Italia TT showdown
By Stephen Farrand published
News Slovenian gains three second on Thomas on Tre Cime di Lavaredo finish
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