Mathew Mitchell

My name is Mathew Mitchell, 30-something from Staffordshire, UK. Over the last few years, I've got more and more into cycling, from the first innocent Sportive events to Audaxes, Go-Races, British Cycling racing, Time Trials and now Cyclocross.

The closest Tour de France finishes in history

From LeMond's eight seconds in 1989 to Contador, Janssen and PogaÄŤar, the ten closest official Tour de France finishes and the racing that decided them.

How do riders win a sprint without a lead-out train?

A sprinter does not need four teammates in front of them to win a bunch finish. A well-drilled lead-out train makes positioning easier and...

Men to watch in cyclocross during the 2026–27 season

Thibau Nys's first cyclocross appearance of the 2026–27 season produced one of the most revealing races of the autumn. He crashed twice at the...

Giro d’Italia 2027 route revealed with double Mortirolo, Gavia and Zoncolan showdown

Explore every stage of the 2027 Giro d'Italia, from Trieste to Rome. Full 21-stage route, profiles, the double Mortirolo, Gavia, Monte Zoncolan and two time-trials.

Giro d’Italia Women 2027 route unveiled with Monte Bianco finale and uphill time-trial

The 2027 Giro d'Italia Women route features nine stages, 1,132km and 17,450m of climbing, with the Passo San Marco, an uphill time-trial and Monte Bianco finale.

How to watch Superprestige Middelkerke men 2026 on TNT Sports in the UK

The men's Noordzeecross at Middelkerke is scheduled for Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 20:30 local Belgian time, which is 19:30 GMT in the UK....

How to watch Superprestige Middelkerke women 2026 live in the UK

Middelkerke's Noordzeecross moves to a Thursday evening slot on 5 November 2026, bringing the elite women's Superprestige race under floodlights just two days before...

European Cyclocross Championships 2026 under-23 men’s preview as Belgium faces Sparfel and Viezzi

The under-23 men's European Cyclocross Championship takes place in Zeddam on Saturday, 7 November, with a 13:00 CET start, or 12:00 GMT in the...

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