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.
Men's Cycling
Natnael Tesfatsion extends Movistar Team contract through 2028
Natnael Tesfatsion will remain with Movistar Team through the end of 2028 after agreeing a two-year contract extension with the Spanish WorldTour squad.
The Eritrean...
Men's Cycling
Jacopo Mosca to retire at Gran Piemonte and become Lidl-Trek sports director
Jacopo Mosca will end his professional racing career at Gran Piemonte on Thursday 8 October before moving into a sports director role with Lidl-Trek...
Women's Cycling
Georgia Baker joins Canyon SRAM through 2028
Georgia Baker will leave Liv AlUla Jayco at the end of the 2026 season and join Canyon SRAM on a two-year deal through 2028.
The...
Travel
A cyclist’s guide to Brittany: coast and inland routes
Brittany is one of the best regions in France for a cycling trip that does not depend on famous mountains. The appeal is instead...
Reviews
Silca Elettrico Ultimate review: powerful electric inflation with a weight penalty
The Silca Elettrico Ultimate sits at the unusually powerful end of the rapidly growing electric mini-pump market. Rather than chasing the smallest possible jersey-pocket...
Men's Cycling
Johan van der Velde – brilliance, volatility and one of Dutch cycling’s strangest careers
Johan van der Velde's career is difficult to reduce to a conventional list of wins. At his best, the Dutchman could climb with the...
Women's Cycling
Tour of Chongming Island 2026 route guide: three flat stages built for sprinters
The 2026 Tour of Chongming Island runs from 9 to 11 October with three stages that leave very little room for climbers. The race...
Women's Cycling
Binche-Chimay-Binche Women 2026 race preview: Kool and Georgi lead open cobbled finale
Binche-Chimay-Binche Women returns on Tuesday 6 October with a very different shape to the race Lorena Wiebes dominated a year ago. The defending champion...
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