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Road racing returns to North Wales for the first time since 2019 - with a mountain-top finish and the region’s first ever standalone women’s road race.
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January 9, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Road racing returns to North Wales for the first time since 2019 - with a mountain-top finish and the region’s first ever standalone women’s road race.
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National stripes on the line at Gypsies Green.
Form, rivalry and winter resilience shape a defining weekend for British cyclocross, with Junior and Elite titles decided on the North Sea coast.
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Form, rivalry and winter resilience shape a defining weekend for British cyclocross, with Junior and Elite titles decided on the North Sea coast.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:20 AM
National stripes on the line at Gypsies Green.
Form, rivalry and winter resilience shape a defining weekend for British cyclocross, with Junior and Elite titles decided on the North Sea coast.
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Form, rivalry and winter resilience shape a defining weekend for British cyclocross, with Junior and Elite titles decided on the North Sea coast.
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The 2026 Women’s CiCLE Classic will retain its traditional distance but feature an expanded late-race off-road sequence, with both the women’s and junior events tackling Stapleford Park twice in the closing phase.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:07 PM
The 2026 Women’s CiCLE Classic will retain its traditional distance but feature an expanded late-race off-road sequence, with both the women’s and junior events tackling Stapleford Park twice in the closing phase.
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Cold Dark North are seeking a new headline sponsor for the Capernwray Road Race in 2026.
Long established as a prestigious early-season National B, Capernwray has consistently produced strong racing and emerging winners.
Read the full story.
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Long established as a prestigious early-season National B, Capernwray has consistently produced strong racing and emerging winners.
Read the full story.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Cold Dark North are seeking a new headline sponsor for the Capernwray Road Race in 2026.
Long established as a prestigious early-season National B, Capernwray has consistently produced strong racing and emerging winners.
Read the full story.
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Long established as a prestigious early-season National B, Capernwray has consistently produced strong racing and emerging winners.
Read the full story.
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"We’ve only signed one British rider this year.”
Rick Lister on how the loss of domestic TV coverage and changes to Tour of Britain selection rules have reshaped recruitment, sponsorship, and survival for his Smurfit Westrock team.
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Rick Lister on how the loss of domestic TV coverage and changes to Tour of Britain selection rules have reshaped recruitment, sponsorship, and survival for his Smurfit Westrock team.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:18 PM
"We’ve only signed one British rider this year.”
Rick Lister on how the loss of domestic TV coverage and changes to Tour of Britain selection rules have reshaped recruitment, sponsorship, and survival for his Smurfit Westrock team.
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Rick Lister on how the loss of domestic TV coverage and changes to Tour of Britain selection rules have reshaped recruitment, sponsorship, and survival for his Smurfit Westrock team.
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Just a heads up, if you sign up on an Apple device it’s £3.99 instead of £2.99 so use a non-Apple to sign up if you have one.
January 5, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Just a heads up, if you sign up on an Apple device it’s £3.99 instead of £2.99 so use a non-Apple to sign up if you have one.
British Cycling will charge viewers to watch a national championships for the first time this weekend.
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January 5, 2026 at 5:31 PM
British Cycling will charge viewers to watch a national championships for the first time this weekend.
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More National B confirmations for 2026.
📅 Royal Navy Cup (7 March), Timmy James Memorial & Witham Hall GPs (3 May), and London Dynamo RR / SE Champs (31 May) are now locked in, adding shape to the spring calendar.
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📅 Royal Navy Cup (7 March), Timmy James Memorial & Witham Hall GPs (3 May), and London Dynamo RR / SE Champs (31 May) are now locked in, adding shape to the spring calendar.
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January 5, 2026 at 12:40 PM
More National B confirmations for 2026.
📅 Royal Navy Cup (7 March), Timmy James Memorial & Witham Hall GPs (3 May), and London Dynamo RR / SE Champs (31 May) are now locked in, adding shape to the spring calendar.
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📅 Royal Navy Cup (7 March), Timmy James Memorial & Witham Hall GPs (3 May), and London Dynamo RR / SE Champs (31 May) are now locked in, adding shape to the spring calendar.
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Rayner Foundation confirms 29 riders for 2026 European racing season, with a smaller intake and a focus on continuity.
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January 3, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Rayner Foundation confirms 29 riders for 2026 European racing season, with a smaller intake and a focus on continuity.
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Fourth category to UCI podium in six months. Noémie Thomson’s season unfolded at a pace few careers ever manage.
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December 31, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Fourth category to UCI podium in six months. Noémie Thomson’s season unfolded at a pace few careers ever manage.
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camsmajaco lift the lid on their partnership with INEOS Grenadiers, with new detail from Team Principal Ian Mansell-Thomas on support, equality and rider progression.
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Read on The British Continental.
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December 26, 2025 at 10:31 AM
camsmajaco lift the lid on their partnership with INEOS Grenadiers, with new detail from Team Principal Ian Mansell-Thomas on support, equality and rider progression.
Read on The British Continental.
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Read on The British Continental.
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Exclusive: Nopinz RT have confirmed their 2026 squad following a rebrand from Reflex Nopinz.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Exclusive: Nopinz RT have confirmed their 2026 squad following a rebrand from Reflex Nopinz.
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From club races in the North West to UCI ambitions. Inside 360cycling’s reinvestment-led development model - one year on.
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December 21, 2025 at 10:25 AM
From club races in the North West to UCI ambitions. Inside 360cycling’s reinvestment-led development model - one year on.
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British Cycling has published the 2026 youth, junior & U23 road racing calendars. We take a closer look.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
British Cycling has published the 2026 youth, junior & U23 road racing calendars. We take a closer look.
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INEOS Grenadiers confirm Racing Academy launch for 2026.
The WorldTour team will introduce a British-registered UCI Continental men’s team as the centrepiece of a new Racing Academy, with journal contributor Mattie Dodd one of the new intake.
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The WorldTour team will introduce a British-registered UCI Continental men’s team as the centrepiece of a new Racing Academy, with journal contributor Mattie Dodd one of the new intake.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:16 PM
INEOS Grenadiers confirm Racing Academy launch for 2026.
The WorldTour team will introduce a British-registered UCI Continental men’s team as the centrepiece of a new Racing Academy, with journal contributor Mattie Dodd one of the new intake.
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The WorldTour team will introduce a British-registered UCI Continental men’s team as the centrepiece of a new Racing Academy, with journal contributor Mattie Dodd one of the new intake.
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Moonglu Spatzwear have confirmed a nine-rider squad for 2026, consolidating after a season that delivered National B wins and a growing presence on the domestic calendar.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Moonglu Spatzwear have confirmed a nine-rider squad for 2026, consolidating after a season that delivered National B wins and a growing presence on the domestic calendar.
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Scottish Cycling’s decision to stage the 2026 National Road Race Championships in August removes the Drummond Trophy from the Alba and Scotia Series, forcing both competitions to conclude earlier than planned.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Scottish Cycling’s decision to stage the 2026 National Road Race Championships in August removes the Drummond Trophy from the Alba and Scotia Series, forcing both competitions to conclude earlier than planned.
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Ed Morgan topped The British Continental National Road Race Rankings in 2025 - then found himself at a crossroads.
With the UK scene under strain, he’s heading to France to keep the dream alive.
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With the UK scene under strain, he’s heading to France to keep the dream alive.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Ed Morgan topped The British Continental National Road Race Rankings in 2025 - then found himself at a crossroads.
With the UK scene under strain, he’s heading to France to keep the dream alive.
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With the UK scene under strain, he’s heading to France to keep the dream alive.
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The road season might be over, but the rivalry isn’t.
London Academy rider Iona Mitchell on stolen QOMs, hill climbs, club rides with ulterior motives and why autumn is no time to relax.
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London Academy rider Iona Mitchell on stolen QOMs, hill climbs, club rides with ulterior motives and why autumn is no time to relax.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The road season might be over, but the rivalry isn’t.
London Academy rider Iona Mitchell on stolen QOMs, hill climbs, club rides with ulterior motives and why autumn is no time to relax.
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London Academy rider Iona Mitchell on stolen QOMs, hill climbs, club rides with ulterior motives and why autumn is no time to relax.
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A new women-led team, The Hera Project, has entered the UK domestic scene ahead of 2026.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:05 PM
A new women-led team, The Hera Project, has entered the UK domestic scene ahead of 2026.
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Jakroo Handsling Racing are rolling out their 2026 squad. Early signings include 2025 standout William Truelove, while Peaks 2 Day winner Rowan Baker stays on.
Read our team guide for more.
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Read our team guide for more.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Jakroo Handsling Racing are rolling out their 2026 squad. Early signings include 2025 standout William Truelove, while Peaks 2 Day winner Rowan Baker stays on.
Read our team guide for more.
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Read our team guide for more.
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Stage racing, divisional championships and established National Bs headline the latest additions to the 2026 schedule.
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December 10, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Stage racing, divisional championships and established National Bs headline the latest additions to the 2026 schedule.
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A strengthened U23 line-up, five new juniors, and continued commitment to organising races across the West Midlands - Halesowen Academy outline their plans for 2026.
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December 10, 2025 at 7:04 PM
A strengthened U23 line-up, five new juniors, and continued commitment to organising races across the West Midlands - Halesowen Academy outline their plans for 2026.
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The Yomp Bonk Crew are the 2025 Outstanding Contribution winners.
A group of friends who built the races they wished existed - and ended up reshaping British road racing.
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A group of friends who built the races they wished existed - and ended up reshaping British road racing.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:36 PM
The Yomp Bonk Crew are the 2025 Outstanding Contribution winners.
A group of friends who built the races they wished existed - and ended up reshaping British road racing.
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A group of friends who built the races they wished existed - and ended up reshaping British road racing.
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Stolen Goat RT confirm their 2026 squad - a deeper roster with four U23 riders, key new additions and an expanded National Series and overseas programme.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Stolen Goat RT confirm their 2026 squad - a deeper roster with four U23 riders, key new additions and an expanded National Series and overseas programme.
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