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.

Tour de France Femmes 2026 Nice finish guide: final stage viewing and travel tips

The 2026 Tour de France Femmes finishes in Nice on Sunday 9 August with a final stage designed to keep the yellow jersey contest...

Tour de France 2026 stage 11 live viewing and start time update

Tour de France stage 11 takes place today, Wednesday 15 July 2026, with the riders covering 161.3km from Vichy to Nevers. The neutralised start is...

Tour de France time cuts explained: how riders stay in the race

The Tour de France is not only a race for stage victories, coloured jerseys and the general classification. At the back of the peloton,...

GC and jerseys after Tour de France 2026 stage 10: Pogačar strengthens yellow as Ayuso takes white

Tadej Pogačar tightened his control of the Tour de France on stage 10, attacking on the Col de Pertus and riding alone to victory...

Tour de France Femmes 2026 breakaway specialists: stage hunters to watch

The Tour de France Femmes will ultimately be decided by the riders competing for yellow, but they will not control every stage. Behind the general...

Tour de France 2026 stage 11 preview: Merlier, Kooij and Girmay target Nevers sprint

The Tour de France leaves the Massif Central behind on stage 11, replacing the steep roads around Le Lioran with one of the clearest...

Tour de France 2026 stage 10: Tadej Pogačar attacks on Col de Pertus to win at Le Lioran

Tadej Pogačar won stage 10 of the 2026 Tour de France at Le Lioran, attacking on the Col de Pertus before riding alone through...

What is a puncheur in cycling? Why hilly stages suit explosive riders

A puncheur is a rider who specialises in short, steep climbs and explosive efforts. They are not usually the strongest riders on long Alpine ascents,...

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