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.
Pro Cycling
How WorldTour promotion and relegation works in 2026–28
WorldTour promotion and relegation is decided over three-year licence cycles rather than through a conventional league table at the end of every season. The...
Women's Cycling
Alfonsina Strada: her Giro d’Italia story and enduring impact
Alfonsina Strada became the only woman to start the men's Giro d'Italia when she lined up in 1924. She rode through an exceptionally long...
Cyclocross
How to watch cyclocross in the UK in 2026–27
Watching cyclocross from the UK in 2026–27 requires a little planning. The UCI World Cup, Belgian domestic series, British National Trophy and world championships...
Cyclocross
Koppenbergcross cyclocross history: past winners, course and defining races
The history of the Koppenbergcross at Oudenaarde, from its 1988 start to Sven Nys's record and the GP Jolien Verschueren.
Cyclocross
Cyclocross rules explained: pits, bike changes and lap times
A cyclocross race can look chaotic from the side of the course. Riders sprint into a narrow corner, shoulder their bikes over barriers, disappear...
Cyclocross
Marion Norbert Riberolle undergoes procedure after heart-rhythm problem discovered
Belgian cyclocross champion Marion Norbert Riberolle has undergone a procedure for a heart-rhythm disorder after late-race difficulties. No comeback date is confirmed.
Reviews
Best mini electric bike pumps for UK cyclists in 2026: four models compared
Electric mini pumps have moved from expensive curiosities to useful roadside tools. Several now fit inside a saddle bag, can inflate a road tyre...
Travel
Cycling in Da Lat: highland climbs, forest roads and routes worth riding
Plan a cycling trip to Da Lat in Vietnam's Central Highlands, with riding areas around Tuyen Lam, Cau Dat and Ta Nung, plus weather, traffic and practical advice.
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