Author name: 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.

Lotte Kopecky returns with a win at Veenendaal Veenendaal

Lotte Kopecky returns with a win at Veenendaal Veenendaal

In a tightly contested Veenendaal-Veenendaal Classic, Lotte Kopecky, riding for SD Worx, showcased her exceptional speed to clinch victory. Her triumphant finish marked the conclusion of a gruelling 140.5-kilometre flat race and secured her fourth victory of the current season. This distinguished race, seeing its third edition, threw the athletes into a challenging circuit that …

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Wiebes wins but is relegated, teammate Vollering wins Stage 2 of Vuelta a Burgos

Wiebes wins but is relegated, teammate Vollering wins Stage 2 of Vuelta a Burgos

Demi Vollering has won the second stage of the Vuelta a Burgos Feminas. The Dutch cyclist won the sprint in Lerma after the stage was characterised by echelons. Lorena Wiebes crossed the line first, but the winner of Stage One was relegated to third place due to a manoeuvre during the sprint. Chloe Dygert secured …

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Scaling Heights: The Thrilling World of Hill Climb Races

Scaling Heights: The Thrilling World of Hill Climb Races

The rumbling engines, the exhilarating speed, the breathtaking views from the summit – hill climb races are a true adrenaline rush for both drivers and spectators alike. This thrilling motorsport has been pushing the limits of human and machine performance for over a century, and it shows no signs of slowing down. So buckle up and get ready to scale heights you never thought possible!

Thüringen Ladies Tour 2023 Race Preview

Thüringen Ladies Tour 2023 Race Preview

The Thüringen Ladies Tour is another race with a long storied history in the women’s peloton but probably without the top-drawer race level that would normally bring. Hosted since 1986, it has never made it to the highest level of the women’s cycling calendar, although moves are being made to change that now. The race can look back on a list of winners that includes greats like Ina-Yoko Teutenberg, Mirjam Melchers, Hanka Kupfernagel, Zulfia Zabirova, Judith Arndt, Emma Johansson, and Lisa Brennauer.