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
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,...
Tour de France Femmes
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...
Men's Cycling
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...
Men's Cycling
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...
Pro Cycling
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,...
Men's Cycling
Why French riders will target Bastille Day at the Tour de France
Every Tour de France stage matters, but 14 July carries a different weight for a French rider.
Bastille Day is France’s national holiday, known locally...
Men's Cycling
Puy Mary and Col de Pertus explained: where Tour de France stage 10 could split
Anyone joining Tour de France stage 10 during its final hour will quickly hear three names repeated: Puy Mary, Col de Pertus and Le...
Men's Cycling
Why Le Lioran matters again in the Pogačar v Vingegaard rivalry
Le Lioran is not one of the Tour de France’s most famous finishes. It does not carry the history of Alpe d’Huez, the altitude...
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