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.

Decathlon CMA CGM extend Gudmestad to 2029, Bissegger and Scotson to 2028

Decathlon CMA CGM confirm Tord Gudmestad has extended through 2029, while Stefan Bissegger and Callum Scotson have signed new contracts through 2028.

Cycling retirements 2026: the men’s and women’s riders ending their professional careers

Which professional cyclists retired in 2026? A verified guide to the biggest men's and women's departures, their final races and career highlights.

Marca reports Carlos Rodríguez could extend Netcompany INEOS stay to 2029

Spanish newspaper Marca reports that Carlos Rodríguez could remain at Netcompany INEOS until 2029. The team has not confirmed an extension beyond his existing 2027 deal.

How do cycling teams calculate when to chase a breakaway?

A breakaway has two minutes with 30 kilometres remaining. One sprint team moves to the front, another sends a rider to help, and the...

The history of women’s cyclocross: from the first world title to equal categories

When Hanka Kupfernagel won the first women's UCI Cyclo-cross World Championship in January 2000, the men's rainbow jersey had already been awarded for half...

HG Cross Heerde 2026 women’s preview: Alvarado, Van der Heijden and Bakker

Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado, Inge van der Heijden and Manon Bakker are among the first women named for HG Cross Heerde on Saturday 24...

HG Cross Heerde 2026 men’s preview: Nieuwenhuis, Ronhaar and the sand

Joris Nieuwenhuis returns to the Heerderstrand on Saturday 24 October 2026, defending the men's title he won after a close contest with Pim Ronhaar...

Quinty Schoens joins UAE Team L’IMAD on two-year deal for 2027

Quinty Schoens will join UAE Team L’IMAD from VolkerWessels in 2027 on a two-year deal after sixth in Catalunya, eighth in the Pyrénées and a strong Tour de France Femmes.

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