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.

Cycling in São Miguel, Azores: crater climbs, routes and practical advice

São Miguel is the largest island in the Azores and one of the most demanding places in Portugal to ride a road bike. Its...

Dave Brailsford: the victories, methods and controversies that reshaped British cycling

Dave Brailsford helped change the place of British cycling in world sport, first through the national track programme and then through Team Sky's domination...

Emily Dixon steps up to Canyon SRAM WorldTour team for 2027

Emily Dixon will step up from Canyon SRAM Generation to the WorldTour team for 2027 on a two-year deal through 2028 after a breakout 2026 season.

Alena Amialiusik retires after 2026 Veneto Women ends 15-year professional career

Alena Amialiusik has retired from professional cycling after confirming Veneto Women was the final race of her 15-season career, which included European Games gold, a world team time trial title and three Olympic appearances.

Netcompany INEOS sign Clément Champoussin on three-year deal

Netcompany INEOS have signed Clément Champoussin on a three-year deal through 2029, adding the XDS Astana rider to their 2027 roster after a season that included fifth overall at Itzulia Basque Country.

Liane Lippert wins 2026 Veneto Women after Marlen Reusser sets up decisive Monte Berico attack

Liane Lippert won the 2026 Veneto Women with a decisive attack on the final climb to Monte Berico, completing a well-executed Movistar finale after...

Sandrine Tas wins 2026 Eneco Tour Women stage 1 after last-kilometre catch in Ede

Sandrine Tas won stage 1 of the 2026 Eneco Tour Women in Ede, coming through a chaotic bunch sprint after Fariba Hashimi and Talia...

Frits Biesterbos wins 2026 Tour of Guangxi stage 2

Frits Biesterbos won stage 2 of the 2026 Tour of Guangxi in 3:45:19, taking a tightly compressed finish ahead of Paul Magnier and Olav...

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