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.
Cyclocross
Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado wins HG Cross Heerde 2026 with final-lap sand attack
Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado took her first victory of the 2026-27 cyclocross season at HG Cross Heerde, breaking clear on the final lap after...
Cyclocross
Joran Wyseure wins HG Cross Heerde 2026 after recovering from chaotic start
Joran Wyseure recovered from a chaotic start to win the 2026 HG Cross Heerde, beating Joris Nieuwenhuis after a race-long fight through the heavy...
Travel
Cycling in Bohemian Switzerland: routes, climbs and practical guide
Bohemian Switzerland sits in northern Czechia, where the Elbe has cut a deep valley through sandstone country near the German border. It has two...
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...
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