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.

European track champion Hélène Hesters joins AG Insurance–Soudal Devo Team for 2027

Hélène Hesters will join the AG Insurance–Soudal Devo Team for 2027, leaving Liv AlUla Jayco's Continental squad after three seasons. The 21-year-old Belgian arrives...

Who are the TNT Sports cycling commentators and presenters in 2026?

Who commentates on cycling on TNT Sports in 2026? The verified Tour de France team, including Rob Hatch, Carlton Kirby, Orla Chennaoui, Sean Kelly and more.

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Is there a women's pro cycling FTP record? We explain threshold power, watts per kilogram, time-trial evidence and why unverified rider rankings are misleading.

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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.

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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...

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