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British Conti Awards 2025: nominations now open
Celebrating the riders, races and changemakers who defined the 2025 domestic road season β The British Continental opens nominations for the second annual British Conti Awards.
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π AWARDS π
Weβre calling for your nominations in three British Conti Awards categories β Outstanding Performance, Domestic Road Race of the Year, and Outstanding Contribution.
Have your say and help us celebrate the best of British road racing!
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/10/27/b...
Weβre calling for your nominations in three British Conti Awards categories β Outstanding Performance, Domestic Road Race of the Year, and Outstanding Contribution.
Have your say and help us celebrate the best of British road racing!
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/10/27/b...
With five new riders, a reinforced core and a broadened European race calendar, Foran give The British Continental an exclusive first look at the team they believe can win more, develop more and stay true to their culture.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
With five new riders, a reinforced core and a broadened European race calendar, Foran give The British Continental an exclusive first look at the team they believe can win more, develop more and stay true to their culture.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/24/e...
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/24/e...
With the early-season calendar taking shape, the Portsdown Classic becomes the first confirmed entry opportunity for 2026 - complete with a new two-race link to Kennel Hill and expanded prize support.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:21 AM
With the early-season calendar taking shape, the Portsdown Classic becomes the first confirmed entry opportunity for 2026 - complete with a new two-race link to Kennel Hill and expanded prize support.
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thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/24/2...
Our 2026 domestic road calendar is now live.
Every confirmed UCI, National A and National B road race in the UK - plus all National A circuit races - compiled in one place.
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Every confirmed UCI, National A and National B road race in the UK - plus all National A circuit races - compiled in one place.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Our 2026 domestic road calendar is now live.
Every confirmed UCI, National A and National B road race in the UK - plus all National A circuit races - compiled in one place.
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Every confirmed UCI, National A and National B road race in the UK - plus all National A circuit races - compiled in one place.
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Exclusive: Peaks 2 Day, Capernwray and Wymeswold are among the major National B races to confirm their 2026 dates to The British Continental.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Exclusive: Peaks 2 Day, Capernwray and Wymeswold are among the major National B races to confirm their 2026 dates to The British Continental.
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South Molton GP confirmed for 2026, replacing Witheridge in the South Westβs NRS double-header with Dawlish.
New course, Pannier Market start, and longer distances.
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New course, Pannier Market start, and longer distances.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:10 PM
South Molton GP confirmed for 2026, replacing Witheridge in the South Westβs NRS double-header with Dawlish.
New course, Pannier Market start, and longer distances.
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New course, Pannier Market start, and longer distances.
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British Cycling has confirmed the 2026 Lloyds National Series calendars β with an earlier crit start, an evolved South West weekend, and the most compressed elite road season in years.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:04 AM
British Cycling has confirmed the 2026 Lloyds National Series calendars β with an earlier crit start, an evolved South West weekend, and the most compressed elite road season in years.
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thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/18/2...
Lizzie Deignan will take over as organiser of the Otley Cycle Races in 2026, succeeding Sonja Harper. A high-profile appointment for one of the UKβs key town-centre crits.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Lizzie Deignan will take over as organiser of the Otley Cycle Races in 2026, succeeding Sonja Harper. A high-profile appointment for one of the UKβs key town-centre crits.
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thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/17/h...
"Road racing in the UK β itβs withering on the vine a bit"
A standout season for Handsling-Alba β built on a development-first ethos β yet Bob Lyons warns that without urgent reform, British racing will struggle to keep the talent it produces.
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A standout season for Handsling-Alba β built on a development-first ethos β yet Bob Lyons warns that without urgent reform, British racing will struggle to keep the talent it produces.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:26 AM
"Road racing in the UK β itβs withering on the vine a bit"
A standout season for Handsling-Alba β built on a development-first ethos β yet Bob Lyons warns that without urgent reform, British racing will struggle to keep the talent it produces.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/17/b...
A standout season for Handsling-Alba β built on a development-first ethos β yet Bob Lyons warns that without urgent reform, British racing will struggle to keep the talent it produces.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/17/b...
Reposted by The British Continental
Tour of the Reservoir is the first confirmed 2026 NRS round β returning on 7 June with the same Consett High Street course as 2025.
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November 16, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Tour of the Reservoir is the first confirmed 2026 NRS round β returning on 7 June with the same Consett High Street course as 2025.
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Tour of the Reservoir is the first confirmed 2026 NRS round β returning on 7 June with the same Consett High Street course as 2025.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/06/22/2...
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/06/22/2...
November 16, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Tour of the Reservoir is the first confirmed 2026 NRS round β returning on 7 June with the same Consett High Street course as 2025.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/06/22/2...
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/06/22/2...
Reposted by The British Continental
At a time when two long-established British teams have shut their doors, Yorkshireβs Prologue Racing is taking a different course β expanding its structure, launching a new U23 squad, and strengthening its development pathway.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/13/p...
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/13/p...
November 13, 2025 at 8:19 PM
At a time when two long-established British teams have shut their doors, Yorkshireβs Prologue Racing is taking a different course β expanding its structure, launching a new U23 squad, and strengthening its development pathway.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/13/p...
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/13/p...
Reposted by The British Continental
A breakthrough season. A devastating crash. The loss of a close friend. And now a move to Zappi Racing. Maxwell Hereward opens up on the year that changed him.
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thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/14/n...
November 14, 2025 at 11:38 AM
A breakthrough season. A devastating crash. The loss of a close friend. And now a move to Zappi Racing. Maxwell Hereward opens up on the year that changed him.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/14/n...
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/14/n...
A breakthrough season. A devastating crash. The loss of a close friend. And now a move to Zappi Racing. Maxwell Hereward opens up on the year that changed him.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/14/n...
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/14/n...
November 14, 2025 at 11:38 AM
A breakthrough season. A devastating crash. The loss of a close friend. And now a move to Zappi Racing. Maxwell Hereward opens up on the year that changed him.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/14/n...
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/14/n...
At a time when two long-established British teams have shut their doors, Yorkshireβs Prologue Racing is taking a different course β expanding its structure, launching a new U23 squad, and strengthening its development pathway.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/13/p...
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/13/p...
November 13, 2025 at 8:19 PM
At a time when two long-established British teams have shut their doors, Yorkshireβs Prologue Racing is taking a different course β expanding its structure, launching a new U23 squad, and strengthening its development pathway.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/13/p...
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/13/p...
Reposted by The British Continental
Exclusive: Promethean Sports co-manager David Streule outlines the teamβs new direction after Raptorβs exit - and takes aim at British Cyclingβs lack of support for domestic elite racing.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/13/p...
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/13/p...
November 13, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Exclusive: Promethean Sports co-manager David Streule outlines the teamβs new direction after Raptorβs exit - and takes aim at British Cyclingβs lack of support for domestic elite racing.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/13/p...
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/13/p...
CJ OβShea Racing will compete as Redchilli Bikes OβShea from 2026 following a new multi-year title partnership with Redchilli Bikes.
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CJ OβShea to race as Redchilli Bikes OβShea from 2026
CJ OβShea Racing will compete as Redchilli Bikes OβShea from 2026 following a new multi-year title partnership with Redchilli Bikes.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
CJ OβShea Racing will compete as Redchilli Bikes OβShea from 2026 following a new multi-year title partnership with Redchilli Bikes.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/13/c...
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/13/c...
Exclusive: Promethean Sports co-manager David Streule outlines the teamβs new direction after Raptorβs exit - and takes aim at British Cyclingβs lack of support for domestic elite racing.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/13/p...
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/13/p...
November 13, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Exclusive: Promethean Sports co-manager David Streule outlines the teamβs new direction after Raptorβs exit - and takes aim at British Cyclingβs lack of support for domestic elite racing.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/13/p...
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/13/p...
Another team calls time. Following Muc-OffβSRCTβStorckβs exit, PrimeraβTeamJobs explains why love and effort are no longer enough.
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thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/12/e...
November 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Another team calls time. Following Muc-OffβSRCTβStorckβs exit, PrimeraβTeamJobs explains why love and effort are no longer enough.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/12/e...
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/12/e...
Reposted by The British Continental
Devastating: after a landmark 2025 season, Muc-OffβSRCTβStorck will fold at yearβs end. Seven riders, an Β£8,000 budget, and the National Series titles - yet no path forward.
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thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/11/b...
November 11, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Devastating: after a landmark 2025 season, Muc-OffβSRCTβStorck will fold at yearβs end. Seven riders, an Β£8,000 budget, and the National Series titles - yet no path forward.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/11/b...
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/11/b...
Bonkers, huh?
November 12, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Bonkers, huh?
Devastating: after a landmark 2025 season, Muc-OffβSRCTβStorck will fold at yearβs end. Seven riders, an Β£8,000 budget, and the National Series titles - yet no path forward.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/11/b...
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/11/b...
November 11, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Devastating: after a landmark 2025 season, Muc-OffβSRCTβStorck will fold at yearβs end. Seven riders, an Β£8,000 budget, and the National Series titles - yet no path forward.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/11/b...
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/11/b...
Reposted by The British Continental
Raptor Bikes is ending its backing of Raptor Factory Racing to launch a Β£20,000 grassroots fund β as the team confirms a new title sponsor and plans an expanded 2026 campaign.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/11/r...
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/11/r...
November 11, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Raptor Bikes is ending its backing of Raptor Factory Racing to launch a Β£20,000 grassroots fund β as the team confirms a new title sponsor and plans an expanded 2026 campaign.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/11/r...
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/11/r...
Raptor Bikes is ending its backing of Raptor Factory Racing to launch a Β£20,000 grassroots fund β as the team confirms a new title sponsor and plans an expanded 2026 campaign.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/11/r...
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/11/r...
November 11, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Raptor Bikes is ending its backing of Raptor Factory Racing to launch a Β£20,000 grassroots fund β as the team confirms a new title sponsor and plans an expanded 2026 campaign.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/11/r...
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/11/r...
After a year that produced world titles, national champions and a flood of podiums, Harrogate Novaβs junior team heads into 2026 as one of the most successful β and still most grounded β setups in British cycling.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/07/a...
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/07/a...
November 7, 2025 at 11:09 AM
After a year that produced world titles, national champions and a flood of podiums, Harrogate Novaβs junior team heads into 2026 as one of the most successful β and still most grounded β setups in British cycling.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/07/a...
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/07/a...
Last day to get your nominations in!
π AWARDS π
Weβre calling for your nominations in three British Conti Awards categories β Outstanding Performance, Domestic Road Race of the Year, and Outstanding Contribution.
Have your say and help us celebrate the best of British road racing!
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/10/27/b...
Weβre calling for your nominations in three British Conti Awards categories β Outstanding Performance, Domestic Road Race of the Year, and Outstanding Contribution.
Have your say and help us celebrate the best of British road racing!
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/10/27/b...
British Conti Awards 2025: nominations now open
Celebrating the riders, races and changemakers who defined the 2025 domestic road season β The British Continental opens nominations for the second annual British Conti Awards.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Last day to get your nominations in!