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.
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Reviews

Van Rysel EDR Ultra bib shorts review: useful cargo storage, but is the pad right for long rides?

At £99.99, Van Rysel's EDR Ultra bib shorts offer three useful cargo pockets and an endurance-focused seat pad. Independent tests praise the fit but disagree on long-distance comfort.
Men's Cycling

Richard Carapaz joins NSN Cycling Team on three-year deal through 2029

Richard Carapaz will leave EF Education-EasyPost to join NSN Cycling Team on a three-year contract through 2029 after winning two Tour de France stages and the polka-dot jersey in 2026.
Cyclocross

Overijse cyclocross history: past winners, course and defining races

Explore the history of Overijse's Druivencross, its steep cobbled course, men's and women's previous winners, famous races and the 2026 Superprestige opener on 25 October.
Cyclocross

What is cyclocross? A beginner’s guide to racing, bikes and rules

A clear beginner's guide to cyclocross: how races work, lap rules, bikes, tyre limits, pits, running with the bike, winter calendars and getting started in the UK.
Women's Cycling

Nicole Steigenga joins GreenEDGE Cycling for 2027

Nicole Steigenga will join GreenEDGE Cycling for 2027 on a one-year deal after a 2026 season featuring wins at Omloop van Borsele and La Picto en Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Cyclocross

HG Cross Meulebeke 2026 men preview: Vanthourenhout, Kuypers and the revised course

HG Cross Meulebeke men's preview, 17 October 2026. Ter Borcht course changes, Vanthourenhout and Kuypers form, other contenders and UK start time.
Cyclocross

HG Cross Meulebeke 2026 women preview: Brand favourite as Van Empel returns

HG Cross Meulebeke women's preview for 17 October 2026. Revised Ter Borcht course, Lucinda Brand's form, Fem van Empel's return, contenders and 12:45 BST start.
Women's Cycling

Olha Kulynych joins VolkerWessels Cycling Team for 2027

Ukrainian climber Olha Kulynych will join VolkerWessels Cycling Team for 2027 after a 2026 season featuring ninth overall at the Volta a Catalunya Femenina and fifth at the Giro Toscana.

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