Kirsten Frattini
Kirsten Frattini is the Deputy Editor of Cyclingnews. She oversees the global racing content plan, budget, commissions and data analysis, collaborating with heads of news, features and tech, and with our teams in Europe, North America, and Australia to ensure quality, engaging content and audience growth across the brand.
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 before moving into a Production Editor's role in 2014, writing, producing and publishing international racing content. 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.
Kirsten enjoys learning about the figures in our sport, diving into an in-depth interview, and writing about people and stories that affect our emotions and change our perspectives. She investigates, researches and reports on some of cycling's major issues and explores topics bigger than our sport that delve into worldwide impacts.
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Mathieu van der Poel fined for spitting at booing spectators during Hulst World Cup
By Kirsten Frattini published
News Organisers express disappointment regarding spectator misconduct saying, 'These types of spectators do not belong'
AG2R Citroën ethics committee reinstates Alex Baudin after Tramadol positive
By Kirsten Frattini published
News 'Alex Baudin has not taken part in any competition since August 1, 2023, following his disqualification from the Giro d'Italia'
Mathieu van der Poel extends winning streak at Exact Cross Loenhout
By Kirsten Frattini published
Results World Champion secures sixth victory of the season, 1-2 finish for Alpecin-Deceuninck as Gianni Vermeersch claims second place
Mathieu van der Poel soars to seventh career win at Superprestige Diegem
By Kirsten Frattini published
Results Pidcock, Iserbyt battle for second
Pieterse dominates fast circuit to claim flawless Superprestige Diegem victory
By Kirsten Frattini published
Results Alvarado races to second place and takes the series lead
Fem van Empel locked-in with Visma-Lease a Bike through 2027
By Kirsten Frattini published
News 'I have a lot of confidence in the team and they in me' says cyclocross world champion
Enric Mas all-in for Tour de France in 2024
By Kirsten Frattini published
News 'The team told me that everything would go to the Tour' says Movistar leader
Women's WorldTour 2024 - Comprehensive team-by-team guide
By Kirsten Frattini, James Moultrie, Jackie Tyson published
Analysis New signings and notable riders to watch as 14 teams look to dislodge Team SD Worx from top spot
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Mathieu van der Poel fined for spitting at booing spectators during Hulst World Cup
Organisers express disappointment regarding spectator misconduct saying, 'These types of spectators do not belong' -
AG2R Citroën ethics committee reinstates Alex Baudin after Tramadol positive
'Alex Baudin has not taken part in any competition since August 1, 2023, following his disqualification from the Giro d'Italia' -
Mathieu van der Poel extends winning streak at Exact Cross Loenhout
World Champion secures sixth victory of the season, 1-2 finish for Alpecin-Deceuninck as Gianni Vermeersch claims second place
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Mathieu van der Poel soars to seventh career win at Superprestige Diegem
Pidcock, Iserbyt battle for second -
Pieterse dominates fast circuit to claim flawless Superprestige Diegem victory
Alvarado races to second place and takes the series lead -
Fem van Empel locked-in with Visma-Lease a Bike through 2027
'I have a lot of confidence in the team and they in me' says cyclocross world champion
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Enric Mas all-in for Tour de France in 2024
'The team told me that everything would go to the Tour' says Movistar leader -
Women's WorldTour 2024 - Comprehensive team-by-team guide
New signings and notable riders to watch as 14 teams look to dislodge Team SD Worx from top spot -
Mathieu van der Poel in a league of his own at Antwerp World Cup
No 'big-three' contest as Wout Van Aert finishes distant second, Pidcock crashes off the start line