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.

How do cycling teams pick their leaders for each race?

How directors select leaders for stage races, Classics and sprints, and why team hierarchies change when the race begins.

How cyclocross riders tackle sand, mud, steep banks and barriers

Why cyclocross riders run, remount, jump barriers and adjust their technique for sand, mud and steep slopes.

How to watch Superprestige Overijse women 2026 in the UK

How to watch Sunday's women's Superprestige Overijse race in Britain, with TNT Sports, HBO Max and the 12:40pm GMT start.

How to watch Superprestige Overijse men 2026 in the UK

UK TV channels, HBO Max streaming details and the 2:10pm GMT start time for the men's Superprestige Overijse on Sunday 25 October 2026.

Best track pumps for road and gravel cyclists in 2026

Which track pump makes the most sense for road and gravel riding? Five UK models compared, from budget Trek and Topeak options to the Lezyne Classic Floor Drive.

Glasgow cyclocross World Cup capacity raised to 15,000 after ticket sell-outs

Glasgow's UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup has expanded to 15,000 places after 12,000 tickets sold out, with a final 3,000 released for 13 December.

Tour de France Femmes 2027 route analysis: six stages that could decide yellow

The six stages that could decide the 2027 Tour de France Femmes, from the Peak District and London team time trial to La Loge des Gardes and Puy de Dôme.

Best GPS bike computers under £250 in the UK: six models compared

Spending £250 on a GPS bike computer buys far more than a speed readout. At this level you can find colour mapping, turn-by-turn directions,...

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