December 21, 2024
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The Scotland based UCI Continental team will race as Handsling Alba Development Road in 2025 with the aim to build on this season’s remarkable success in both domestic and continental cycling. (more…)
December 18, 2024
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Two juniors in 2024, Paul Opie and Tom Mead who rode for Lee Valley Youth Cycling Club, are heading to France as first year Under 23 riders to take on the challenge of racing against the elite riders in Europe. (more…)
December 17, 2024
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John Franklin fastest in the Farnborough & Camberley CC 10 mile Time Trial on December 14 at Farnham; Danielle Forshaw fastest woman (more…)
December 17, 2024
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Oliver Riches fastest in Kernow RT Santa’s Fun 10 mile time trial on December 15; Hannah Bayes fastest woman in 5th! (more…)
December 17, 2024
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Kamil Waligora fastest in the Manchester & District TTA 10 mile time trial on December 15; Vicky Hinstridge fastest woman (more…)
December 17, 2024
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Rob Jebb, Ishbel Strathdee and Lewis Martin three of the winners at round 9 of the North West Cyclocross Assoc league at Barrow on December 15 (more…)
December 16, 2024
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Ella Maclean-Howell, Aelwen Davies & Jack Hastings three of the winners at round 8 of the Welsh Cyclocross League on December 15 in Caerphilly (more…)
December 16, 2024
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Samuel Nisbet, Adeline Moreau & Adrian Lansley three of the winners at round 8 of the Western Cyclocross League at Swindon on December 15 (more…)
December 16, 2024
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George Thompson, David Earth & Julie Clark 3 of the winners at round 9 of the Lincolnshire CX League on December 15 in Lincoln (more…)
December 16, 2024
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Joseph Beckingsale and Kacey Eyeington two of the winners at round 9 of the CXNE league at South Shields on December 15 (more…)
December 16, 2024
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Harry Hudson and Madeline Cooper two of the winners at round 7 of the Yorkshire Points CX League on December 15 at Leeds (more…)
December 16, 2024
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Cameron Hurst and Elvita Girgzdyte two of the winners at round 9 of the Eastern Cyclo-Cross League on December 15 at West Stow (more…)
December 15, 2024
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After only two years since starting out in bike racing, Britain’s Matt Thompson is heading to France to race with a French team BMC Beziers (more…)
December 14, 2024
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Alex Morrice and Cameron Hurst two of the winners at round 4 of the East Kent Cyclo Cross League on December 8 at Canterbury (more…)
December 11, 2024
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West Lothian Clarion Cycling Club are delighted to announce the launch of a new junior regional development race team (more…)
December 11, 2024
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The Corries (Plymouth Corinthian) announce a bolstered calendar of road events next year. (more…)
December 11, 2024
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Dates and venues for the 2025 Youth National Circuit Series, Junior Women’s National Road Series, and Junior Open National Road Series. (more…)
December 9, 2024
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Kate Eedy and James Swadling two of the winners at round 4 of the Leicestershire Cyclo Cross League in Kettering on December 8 (more…)
December 9, 2024
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Travis Bramley, Henry Birchall and Lara Dix three of the winners at round 9 of the South West CX League on December 8 at Plymouth (more…)
December 7, 2024
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Helen Pattinson and Paul Lloyd two of the winners on day 1 of the National Trophy Cyclocross at Clanfield (Rd 4) on Saturday (more…)
December 7, 2024
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The National Trophy Cyclocross series travels to Clanfield in Hampshire for round 4 over the two days (Saturday and Sunday) with many of the series leaders defending their leader’s jerseys (more…)
December 6, 2024
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British Cycling has announced the dates for the National Road Series for Men and Women as well as the events in the National Circuit Series (more…)
December 4, 2024
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Anna Flynn claimed the Open Female Scottish Cyclocross title on the beach at Irvine on Sunday afternoon, Lewis Martin won the Senior mens race… (more…)
December 4, 2024
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Hosted at Les Quennevais Cycle Track, with a mix of steep banking, sand, flat grass & tarmac to test competitors! Supported by series sponsor Groupe Legendre. (more…)
December 3, 2024
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Jack Hastings and Eva Fox two of the winners at round 8 of the South West Cyclocross League on December 1st in Exeter (more…)
December 3, 2024
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Daniel Northover & Dylan Belton Owen winners at week 9 of the Full Gas Winter Series on November 30 at London’s Velopark (more…)
December 2, 2024
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Cameron Hounsell, Sean McGovern, Ryan Oldfield, Matt Rotherham, Simon Wilson & Archie Fletcher winners at week 17 of the Manchester Regional Track League on November 29 (more…)
December 2, 2024
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Ceris Styler and Sam Brownsword, two of the winners at round 11 of the Shimano Lazer WMCCL on December 1 at West Bromwich (more…)
December 2, 2024
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Samuel Nisbet and Natalie Jenks two of the winners at round 7 of the Western Cyclocross League in Bristol on December 1st (more…)
December 2, 2024
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Honor Elliott and Theo Clarke two of the many winners at Round 11 (Crossmas) of the Central Cyclocross League on December 1 in Hertfordshire (more…)
December 2, 2024
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World star Cat Ferguson and Jenson Young two of the winners at round 6 of the Yorkshire Cyclocross League in West Yorkshire on December 1 (more…)
December 2, 2024
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Christina Wiejak and Elijah Tucker two of the winners at round 10 of the Wessex Cyclocross League at the Southampton Sports Centre on December 1 (more…)
December 2, 2024
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Joseph Beckingsale and Katie Hadnum two of the winners at round 8 of the CXNE series on December 1st at Gypsies Green (more…)
December 1, 2024
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Cameron Hurst and Elspeth Grace two of the race winners at the Eastern Region Regional Championships in Suffolk on December 1 (more…)
November 27, 2024
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Turbulent media coverage hits sponsorship opportunities for next year for the Saint Piran Pro Cycling team so the UCI Continental Team and Saint Piran WRT Elite Development Team will not take to the startline in 2025 (more…)
November 26, 2024
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Thomas Mead winner of the category 2/3/4 racet the week 8 Full Gas Winter Circuit Series on November 23 at London’s Velopark (more…)
November 26, 2024
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The club’s speaker for November was Oliver Schick, a cycle campaigner whilst the meeting included the presentation of the club badge to newly enrolled member Bob Downs (more…)
November 25, 2024
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Honour Elliott and David Bone two of the winners at the South East Regional Cyclocross Championships on November 24 at Herne Hill (more…)
November 25, 2024
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Ruby James and Benjamin Bright two of the winners at the Welsh Cyclocross championships at Pembrey Country Park on November 24 (more…)
November 25, 2024
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Cai Davies and Megan Bettles two of the many winners at round 10 of the Central Cyclocross League on November 24 in Northamptonshire (more…)
November 25, 2024
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Cameron Hurst and Elspeth Grace two of the winners at round 7 of the Eastern Cyclo-Cross League in Norfolk on November 24 (more…)
November 25, 2024
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Natalie Jenks and Mackenzie Mellish two of the race winners at the Wessex Cyclocross League Southern Regional Champs on November 24 in Oxfordshire (more…)
November 25, 2024
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Ffion Gilbert and Harry Hudson two of the winners at CXNE’s North of England Cyclocross Championships on November 24 (more…)
November 24, 2024
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Daniel Barnes and Kate Eedy two of the winners at the Notts & Derby East Midlands CycloCross Championships on November 24 at Markeaton Park, Derby (more…)
November 24, 2024
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Latest update on the Brother UK / Team Onform riders for 2025 and races the team are organising next road season (more…)
November 24, 2024
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Ceris Styler and Spencer Corder two of the winners at the Shimano/Lazer West Midlands Regional Cyclocross Championships on November 24 in Worcestershire (more…)
November 24, 2024
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If you’re searching for the perfect holiday rental where cyclists can train while their families and friends relax, look no further than Casa Guadalest in Spain nestled in the stunning Costa Blanca (more…)
November 24, 2024
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Thomas Boyd, Ryan Oldfield, Lewis Anderson, Archie Fletcher & Sean McGovern winners at week 16 of the Manchester Regional Track League on November 22 (more…)
November 23, 2024
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The 2024 UCI Track Champions League kicked off with a bang in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, as the Paris Olympics velodrome welcomed back the world’s top track cyclists for a thrilling opening evening of non-stop action (more…)
November 23, 2024
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Alex Morrice and Kishan Bakrania two of the winners on November 17 at round 3 of the East Kent Cyclo Cross League (more…)
November 23, 2024
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Following the launch of the revamped Lloyds National Track Series, British Cycling can now announce the full 2025/26 track calendar (more…)
November 23, 2024
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Thomas Mead and Henry Edwardes two of the winners at round 7 of the Full Gas Winter Series on November 16 at London’s Velopark (more…)
November 23, 2024
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At CHS Ciclismo , they pride themselves on being the best all-around cycling retreat and training camp, offering an unparalleled experience that goes beyond just pedalling through breath-taking landscapes. (more…)
November 21, 2024
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Louise Mainwaring and Joe Thorp, Ribble rechrg two of the winners at round 8 of the North West Cyclocross League at Cheshire Showground on November 17 (more…)
November 21, 2024
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Matthew Ellis and Harriet Evans two of the winners at round 8 of the Lincolnshire Cyclocross League on November 17 (Spalding CC) (more…)
November 20, 2024
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Matthew Wilson & Ellen Bennett two of the winners at the Central Cyclocross league on November 17 nr Aylesbury (more…)
November 20, 2024
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Kevin Argent and Jack Bartholomew two of the winners at round 6 of the Full Gas Winter Series on November 10 at London’s Velopark (more…)
November 20, 2024
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James Surmon winner of the category 3/4 circuit race at the Somer Valley Circuit Race on November 10 at Bath (more…)
November 20, 2024
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Joe Holt, Mia Rutterford & many others winners at round 6 of the Welsh Cyclocross League (Towy Riders) at Pembrey Country Park on November 10 (more…)
November 20, 2024
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The Fensham Howes – MAS Design Junior Men’s team which races internationally and has helped riders fulfil their potenial over the years has revealed their 2025 team (more…)
November 17, 2024
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Thomas Mein, Anna Flynn, Zoe Roche and Oscar Amey the winners on day 2 of the National Trophy Cyclocross at Torbay (Devon) (more…)
November 17, 2024
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Arthur Sleightholm, Denholm Edwards, Deian Roberts, Daniel Thompson, Simon Wilson, Lewis Anderson, Max Hereward, Alexander Sutton & Ryan Oldfield the many winners at week 15 of the Manchester Regional Track League (Friday night) (more…)
November 16, 2024
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Isaac Vickery, Ceris Styler, Peggy Knox, Nick Craig, Adrian Lansley, Noah White, Grant Johnson, Helen Pattinson and Sally Reid winners on day 1 of the National Trophy in Torbay (more…)
November 14, 2024
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Round 3 of the National Trophy Cyclocross heads down south to Devon for the next event in the series at Torbay Velopark on November 16/17 (more…)
November 11, 2024
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Ruby James and Giles Drake two of the winners at round 7 of the North West Cyclocross League in Cheshire on November 10 (more…)
November 11, 2024
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Thomas Boyd, Henry Hobbs, Leon Atkins and Ryan Oldfield winners at week 14 of the Manchester Regional Track League on November 8 (more…)
November 11, 2024
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Mark Ecobichon and Harley Cadoret two of the winners at the sand spectacular round 3 of the Jersey Cyclocross League on November 10 (more…)
November 11, 2024
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Natalie Jenks and Glyndwr Griffiths two of the winners at round 6 (ShamXross) of the Western Cyclo Cross League at Bristol on November 10 (more…)
November 11, 2024
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Matthew Wilson and Natasha Reddy two of the winners at round 9 of the Central Cyclocross Leaguet at Leighton Buzzard on November 10 (more…)
November 11, 2024
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Zoe Roche and Finn Mansfield of the winners at round 8 of the London and South East CX League at Redbridge in NE London on November 10 (more…)
November 11, 2024
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Luke Eggar and Lara Dix two of the winners at round 6 of the South West Cyclocross League at Escot Park (Devon) on November 10 (more…)
November 11, 2024
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Oliver Halliday and Sophie Thackray (DAS/Hutchinson/ Brother UK) two of the winners at the at Pontefract Racecourse (West Yorkshire) on November 10 at round 5 of the Yorkshire CX League (more…)
November 11, 2024
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Kate Eedy and Jake Hales two of the winners at round 3 of the Leicestershire CycloCross League at Market Harborough on November 11 (more…)
November 11, 2024
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George Thompson and Julie Clark two of the winners at round 7 of the Lincolnshire Cyclocross League at Louth on November 10 (more…)
November 11, 2024
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Ceris Styler & Sullivan Berry of the Rotor Race Team two of the winners at round 9 of the Shimano Lazer West Midlands CX League at Redditch on November 10 (more…)
November 11, 2024
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Christina Wiejak and Tom Couzens two of the many winners at round 8 of the Wessex Cyclocross League at Newbury Showground on November 10 (more…)
November 10, 2024
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Cameron Hurst and Ellie Mitchinson two of the many winners at round 6 of the Eastern Region CX League on November 9 at Redbridge (NE London) (more…)
November 10, 2024
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Jacob Steed and Abbie Taylor two of the winners at round 5 of the Notts and Derby cyclocross league on November 9 at Darley Moor (more…)
November 8, 2024
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Leading junior women’s and junior men’s team Tofauti Everyone Active announces new partners and new name for 2025. (more…)
November 8, 2024
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Rider News: Matt Thompson has signed up to race in France next season for BMC Bezier and will move their shortly. (more…)
November 7, 2024
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Aelwen Davies, Ruby James and Thomas Crapper three winners at week 5 of the Welsh Cyclocross League on November 3 at Builth Wells (more…)
November 7, 2024
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Samuel Nisbet and Natalie Jenks two of the winners at round 5 of the Western Cyclo Cross League at Stroud, Gloucestershire on November 3 (more…)
November 7, 2024
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Esme Wiley and Luke Gibson two of the many winners at round 7 of the London and South East CX League at Lingfield (Surrey) November 3 (more…)
November 7, 2024
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Travis Bramley and Eva Fox two of the winners at round 5 of the South West Cyclocross League in Plymouth (Corrie Cross by Plymouth Corinthians) on November 3 (more…)
November 6, 2024
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Luca Bednarek and Sophie Thackray two of the winners at Barnsley at round 4 of the Yorkshire Cyclocross League on October 3 (more…)
November 6, 2024
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Amy Kolbert and George Thompson two of the winners at round 6 of the Lincolnshire Cyclocross League at Grantham on November 3 (more…)
November 6, 2024
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Double victory for Rotor Race Team with Ceris Styler and Sullivan Berry at round 7 of the Shimano Lazer WMCCL in Shropshire on October 3 (more…)
November 5, 2024
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Cameron Hounsell, Denholm Edwards, Archie Fletcher and Alexander Sutton winners at week 13 of the Manchester Regional Track League (more…)
November 5, 2024
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The Youth Tour of Scotland will return to Perth and Kinross in 2025, with three stages of exciting racing on the weekend of the 12th and 13th April. (more…)
November 5, 2024
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Phoebe Skinner and Oliver Halliday two of the winners at round 6 of the CXNE Cyclocross league in Northumberland on November 3 (more…)
November 5, 2024
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Arabella Blackburn and Innes McDonald two of the many winners at round 4 of the SCX Series at Linlithgow on November 3 (more…)
November 5, 2024
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Richard Milner and Joe Adlam-Cook winners at week 5 of the Full Gas Winter Circuit Series at London’s Velopark on November 2 (more…)
November 2, 2024
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Benjamin Bright, Hannah McClorey & Nick Craig three of the winners at round 6 of the NWCCA League, the Geoff Bewley Memorial (more…)
November 2, 2024
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Kieran Jarvis and Megan Bettles two of the winners at round 8 of the Central CycloCross League at Milton Keynes on November 2 (more…)
November 2, 2024
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Ingrid Gascoigne and James Swadling two of the winners at round 4 of the Notts & Derby CX League on November 2 at Matlock (Derbyshire) (more…)
November 1, 2024
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Billy Ladle’s Stellar Season sees the 14 year old double National Champion follow in the footsteps of Mark Cavendish and Geraint Thomas to win the Youth Challenge and Stan Kite trophies (more…)
November 1, 2024
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THE Prologue Junior Race Team are proud to announce their rider line up for 2025. The Team, only in its 3rd season of racing, has already made its mark on the domestic and European Junior scene (more…)
October 30, 2024
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This Saturday (November 2) sees the BUCS cycling & Para-Cycling Hill Climb Championships 2024-25 taking place at Grantham on Terrace Hill, a 1.1km hill with a 79m elevation gain (more…)
October 30, 2024
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Winner of this year’s West Midlands Road Race League supported by Fusion Media was a blast from the past, former GB international Ian Gilkes, who showed the younger riders a thing or two by picking up healthy points in every round he rode, and then hung on in on a tough finale on the Astley […]
October 29, 2024
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Kevin Argent, Rebecca Starbuck and Alex Franks winners at week 4 of the Full Gas Winter Series on October 19 at London’s Velopark (more…)
October 29, 2024
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Simon McNamara fastest in the Brighton Mitre CC 25 mile time trial on Sunday (Oct 27) in West Sussex; Hilary Briggs fastest woman (more…)
October 28, 2024
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Naomi Metcalfe and Cameron Hurst two of the winners at round 6 of the London and South East CX League on SUnday (October 27) at Canada Heights MX venue, Kent (more…)
October 28, 2024
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Matthew Wilson and Alex Morrice two of the winners at round 7 of the Central Cyclocross League on Sunday (Oct 27) in Greater London (more…)
October 28, 2024
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Sarah Toms and David Bone two of the winners at round 7 of the Wessex Cyclocross League on Sunday (Oct 27) in Hampshire (more…)
October 28, 2024
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Jake Jackson and Graham Briggs two of the winners at round 5 of the Lincolnshire Cyclocross on Sunday, Oct 27, at Cinder Plot, Lincoln (more…)
October 28, 2024
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Ceris Styler of the Rotor Race Team and Robert Burns two of the winners at round 7 of the Shimano Lazer West Midlands CycloCross League on Sunday (October 27) at the University of Worcester Lakeside Campus, Worcestershire (more…)
October 28, 2024
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Hal Saner-Haigh winner of the LUCC Autumn Race in Lancaster on Saturday (26 Oct) (more…)
October 28, 2024
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Paul Daly, Archie Fletcher, Henry Hobbs, Archie Whittemore & Denholm Edwards winners at week 12 of the Manchester Regional Track League on October 25 (more…)
October 28, 2024
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Joe Adlam-Cook fastest in the Cambridge University CC Hill Climb on Sunday (Oct 27); Mathilde Pauls fastest woman (more…)
October 27, 2024
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Harry MacFarlane, Illi Gardner, Maia Howell & Harry Hudson the champions at the 2024 National Hill Climb Championships at Hexham on Sunday, October 27 (more…)
October 27, 2024
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Oscar Amey, Thomas Mein, Alderney Baker and Zoe Roche two of the winners on day 2 of the National Trophy CycloCross at South Shields on Sunday (more…)
October 26, 2024
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Round 2 of the National Trophy Cyclocross is being held in South Shields; race winners are Eva Gibson, Josh Stewart, Peggy Knox, Luke Trafford, Nick Craig, Grant Johnson, Giles Drake, Kate Eedy and Lucy Siddle (more…)
October 25, 2024
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A trip down memory lane in 2024 looking at the top 5 in all the National B road races for men and women in Britain (more…)
October 25, 2024
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With riders only staying in the junior ranks for two years, each year brings news of riders moving onto the Under 23 ranks as younger riders step up from the Youth ranks – here is the 2025 team for Tofauti Everyone Active (more…)
October 25, 2024
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Liam Walshaw the overall race winner in round 2 of the North East Cyclocross League on October 20 (more…)
October 25, 2024
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Andy Nichols fastest in the Matlock CC Bank Road (Matlock) hill climb on October 20; Hannah Clough fastest woman (more…)
October 25, 2024
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Andy Nichols fastest in Matlock CC’s hill climb on the ‘Riber’ on October 20; Hannah Clough fastest woman (more…)
October 24, 2024
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Riders from around the country including Imogen Wolff & Leon Atkins heading for round 2 of the National Trophy Cyclocross at South Sheilds this weekend (more…)
October 23, 2024
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Feature (Part 1): Back in March, VeloUK was introduced to cyclist Floren Villanueva Scrafton, a British-Bolivian athlete from Bristol, a convert from running (and other sports) with ambitious personal and team goals in cycling. Since then who life has exploded with awesome achievements around the world! (more…)