Tim Bonville-Ginn
@timbonvilleginn.bsky.social
Freelance cycling journalist, commentator and social media manager. Open for work! Proud Yorkshireman. Views my own.
Freelancing is tough mentally. Often I think about packing it all in and retraining.
I was working out how much I've earned so far this tax year compared to previous years and I can see I'm on track to almost double my first year as a freelancer, while it isn't much still, it's a little win.
I was working out how much I've earned so far this tax year compared to previous years and I can see I'm on track to almost double my first year as a freelancer, while it isn't much still, it's a little win.
November 16, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Freelancing is tough mentally. Often I think about packing it all in and retraining.
I was working out how much I've earned so far this tax year compared to previous years and I can see I'm on track to almost double my first year as a freelancer, while it isn't much still, it's a little win.
I was working out how much I've earned so far this tax year compared to previous years and I can see I'm on track to almost double my first year as a freelancer, while it isn't much still, it's a little win.
Seeing rumours that Premier Tech will take over from Deceuninck at Alpecin-Deceunink in 2026.
This follows the Canadian brand leaving Israel-Premier Tech despite promise of rebrand in the new season.
It now looks like IPT will be Swiss in the new year, adding the Tudor and Pinarello-Q36.5 ib 2026.
This follows the Canadian brand leaving Israel-Premier Tech despite promise of rebrand in the new season.
It now looks like IPT will be Swiss in the new year, adding the Tudor and Pinarello-Q36.5 ib 2026.
November 14, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Seeing rumours that Premier Tech will take over from Deceuninck at Alpecin-Deceunink in 2026.
This follows the Canadian brand leaving Israel-Premier Tech despite promise of rebrand in the new season.
It now looks like IPT will be Swiss in the new year, adding the Tudor and Pinarello-Q36.5 ib 2026.
This follows the Canadian brand leaving Israel-Premier Tech despite promise of rebrand in the new season.
It now looks like IPT will be Swiss in the new year, adding the Tudor and Pinarello-Q36.5 ib 2026.
I think a stab at the Giro or Vuelta would make sense. They'll want to make sure he's comfortable across three weeks and can manage a GT before the added pressure of the Tour, especially with him being French!
🇫🇷 Paul Magnier sets his sights on the Tour de France, but says “not next year.”
Smart move or is he already ready to mix it with the big names?
📰 www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/magn...
📸 Cor Vos
Smart move or is he already ready to mix it with the big names?
📰 www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/magn...
📸 Cor Vos
November 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
I think a stab at the Giro or Vuelta would make sense. They'll want to make sure he's comfortable across three weeks and can manage a GT before the added pressure of the Tour, especially with him being French!
Something a bit different tonight! Bastille live at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle
November 13, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Something a bit different tonight! Bastille live at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle
This is absolute madness!!
Devastating: after a landmark 2025 season, Muc-Off–SRCT–Storck will fold at year’s end. Seven riders, an £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 11:08 PM
This is absolute madness!!
Boompods have stepped away from sponsoring British team 'Team Boompods' after around a decade with the squad.
Fortunately, there is a new title sponsor stepping up to make sure the team continues into next season. That'll be announced soon (if not already).
What an innings by Boompods, though! 👏
Fortunately, there is a new title sponsor stepping up to make sure the team continues into next season. That'll be announced soon (if not already).
What an innings by Boompods, though! 👏
November 11, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Boompods have stepped away from sponsoring British team 'Team Boompods' after around a decade with the squad.
Fortunately, there is a new title sponsor stepping up to make sure the team continues into next season. That'll be announced soon (if not already).
What an innings by Boompods, though! 👏
Fortunately, there is a new title sponsor stepping up to make sure the team continues into next season. That'll be announced soon (if not already).
What an innings by Boompods, though! 👏
In Flanders Fields - From Middelkerke to Wevelgem... Otherwise known as Gent-Wevelgem
🇧🇪 Gent-Wevelgem officially renamed 'In Flanders Fields - From Middelkerke to Wevelgem' for 2026
📰 www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/gent...
📸 Harry Talbot
📰 www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/gent...
📸 Harry Talbot
November 10, 2025 at 1:03 PM
In Flanders Fields - From Middelkerke to Wevelgem... Otherwise known as Gent-Wevelgem
What an icon 👏
Olympic road race champion Greg Van Avermaet crushes the field to win his age-group Ironman 70.3 world title in Marbella.
An impressive feat for the road star who never won the rainbow jersey in 14 tries.
https://bit.ly/48bbRnd
An impressive feat for the road star who never won the rainbow jersey in 14 tries.
https://bit.ly/48bbRnd
Greg Van Avermaet Just Did Something in Triathlon That He Could Never Do in Road Racing
The Belgian Olympic road race champion crushes the field to win his age-group Ironman 70.3 world title in Marbella.
velo.outsideonline.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:49 PM
What an icon 👏
It is the NINTH of November and I've already lost Whamaggedon 😂
November 9, 2025 at 7:42 PM
It is the NINTH of November and I've already lost Whamaggedon 😂
£109.99 for a full WorldTour grade skinsuit, anyone?
November 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
£109.99 for a full WorldTour grade skinsuit, anyone?
Canadian 🇨🇦 brand, Premier Tech, pull out of sponsoring Israel-Premier Tech 🇮🇱 with immediate effect saying that is is "untenable" to continue.
IPT are about to go through a full rebrand, dropping the Israel name. But that isn't enough for Premier Tech. So, where does this leave IPT?
IPT are about to go through a full rebrand, dropping the Israel name. But that isn't enough for Premier Tech. So, where does this leave IPT?
November 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Canadian 🇨🇦 brand, Premier Tech, pull out of sponsoring Israel-Premier Tech 🇮🇱 with immediate effect saying that is is "untenable" to continue.
IPT are about to go through a full rebrand, dropping the Israel name. But that isn't enough for Premier Tech. So, where does this leave IPT?
IPT are about to go through a full rebrand, dropping the Israel name. But that isn't enough for Premier Tech. So, where does this leave IPT?
Norwegian 🇳🇴 squad, Team Coop-Repsol announce their future is secure with new backing from Italian 🇮🇹 bike brand, Drali Milano.
The team is now called Team Drali-Repsol for the next three years.
Newly retired Alexander Kristoff 🇳🇴 also joins as co-owner.
They have also split from the women's squad.
The team is now called Team Drali-Repsol for the next three years.
Newly retired Alexander Kristoff 🇳🇴 also joins as co-owner.
They have also split from the women's squad.
November 7, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Norwegian 🇳🇴 squad, Team Coop-Repsol announce their future is secure with new backing from Italian 🇮🇹 bike brand, Drali Milano.
The team is now called Team Drali-Repsol for the next three years.
Newly retired Alexander Kristoff 🇳🇴 also joins as co-owner.
They have also split from the women's squad.
The team is now called Team Drali-Repsol for the next three years.
Newly retired Alexander Kristoff 🇳🇴 also joins as co-owner.
They have also split from the women's squad.
Reposted by Tim Bonville-Ginn
The Halland Johannessen twins 🎶
Tobias & Anders 💛
Tobias & Anders 💛
November 5, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The Halland Johannessen twins 🎶
Tobias & Anders 💛
Tobias & Anders 💛
Now Jayco-AlUla are safe and will be racing next season, they've announced a new signing!
Pascal Ackermann 🇩🇪!
The German sprinters hasn't been in the best form the last few years but maybe he could refind his best form at the Australian squad?
Pascal Ackermann 🇩🇪!
The German sprinters hasn't been in the best form the last few years but maybe he could refind his best form at the Australian squad?
November 5, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Now Jayco-AlUla are safe and will be racing next season, they've announced a new signing!
Pascal Ackermann 🇩🇪!
The German sprinters hasn't been in the best form the last few years but maybe he could refind his best form at the Australian squad?
Pascal Ackermann 🇩🇪!
The German sprinters hasn't been in the best form the last few years but maybe he could refind his best form at the Australian squad?
Luke Lamperti 🇺🇸 moving from Soudal-Quickstep to EF Education-EasyPost makes a lot of sense, in my opinion
November 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Luke Lamperti 🇺🇸 moving from Soudal-Quickstep to EF Education-EasyPost makes a lot of sense, in my opinion
If you've never been to the Cairngorms I'd definitely recommend doing so! My third time there and it never fails to be fantastic!
Went to:
Highland Wildlife Park 🐻❄️
Tomatin Distillery 🥃
Cairngorm Mountain ⛰️
RSPB Loch Garten 🐦
Loch Ness 🐉
Urquhart Castle 🏰
Rothiemurchus 🚲
Also Stirling Castle 🏰
Went to:
Highland Wildlife Park 🐻❄️
Tomatin Distillery 🥃
Cairngorm Mountain ⛰️
RSPB Loch Garten 🐦
Loch Ness 🐉
Urquhart Castle 🏰
Rothiemurchus 🚲
Also Stirling Castle 🏰
November 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
If you've never been to the Cairngorms I'd definitely recommend doing so! My third time there and it never fails to be fantastic!
Went to:
Highland Wildlife Park 🐻❄️
Tomatin Distillery 🥃
Cairngorm Mountain ⛰️
RSPB Loch Garten 🐦
Loch Ness 🐉
Urquhart Castle 🏰
Rothiemurchus 🚲
Also Stirling Castle 🏰
Went to:
Highland Wildlife Park 🐻❄️
Tomatin Distillery 🥃
Cairngorm Mountain ⛰️
RSPB Loch Garten 🐦
Loch Ness 🐉
Urquhart Castle 🏰
Rothiemurchus 🚲
Also Stirling Castle 🏰
Nairo Quintana 🇨🇴 has extended his contract with Movistar by another year to 2026!
November 3, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Nairo Quintana 🇨🇴 has extended his contract with Movistar by another year to 2026!
First look at Isaac Del Toro 🇲🇽 in his Mexican National Champions jersey at UAE Team Emirates-XRG camp in the UAE 🇦🇪
November 2, 2025 at 7:24 AM
First look at Isaac Del Toro 🇲🇽 in his Mexican National Champions jersey at UAE Team Emirates-XRG camp in the UAE 🇦🇪
This is VERY bad news for Jayco-AlUla/Liv-AlUla-Jayco!
Sounds like there is a very real possibility that the Australian World Teams may not be around for the 2026 season!!
Sounds like there is a very real possibility that the Australian World Teams may not be around for the 2026 season!!
I understand there's a Zoom meeting with all Jayco-AlUla riders (men, women and U23) at 16:00 CET. Announcement will follow later. At the moment no word if Gerry Ryan has provided the bank guarantee. Riders were not aware that he hadn't until @escapecollective.bsky.social broke the news on Monday.
October 30, 2025 at 2:58 PM
This is VERY bad news for Jayco-AlUla/Liv-AlUla-Jayco!
Sounds like there is a very real possibility that the Australian World Teams may not be around for the 2026 season!!
Sounds like there is a very real possibility that the Australian World Teams may not be around for the 2026 season!!
Cycling available to watch in the UK 🇬🇧 tomorrow...
Vuelta de Guatemala S7 🇬🇹 - 16:00 to 21:00 (YouTube)
youtube.com/@federaciong...
Vuelta de Guatemala S7 🇬🇹 - 16:00 to 21:00 (YouTube)
youtube.com/@federaciong...
Federación Guatemalteca de Ciclismo FGC
youtube.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Cycling available to watch in the UK 🇬🇧 tomorrow...
Vuelta de Guatemala S7 🇬🇹 - 16:00 to 21:00 (YouTube)
youtube.com/@federaciong...
Vuelta de Guatemala S7 🇬🇹 - 16:00 to 21:00 (YouTube)
youtube.com/@federaciong...
Cycling available to watch in the UK 🇬🇧 tomorrow...
Vuelta de Guatemala S6 - 16:00 18:30 roughly (YouTube) Stream is not yet available
youtube.com/@federaciong...
Vuelta de Guatemala S6 - 16:00 18:30 roughly (YouTube) Stream is not yet available
youtube.com/@federaciong...
Federación Guatemalteca de Ciclismo FGC
youtube.com
October 29, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Cycling available to watch in the UK 🇬🇧 tomorrow...
Vuelta de Guatemala S6 - 16:00 18:30 roughly (YouTube) Stream is not yet available
youtube.com/@federaciong...
Vuelta de Guatemala S6 - 16:00 18:30 roughly (YouTube) Stream is not yet available
youtube.com/@federaciong...
Cycling available to watch in the UK 🇬🇧 tomorrow...
Vuelta a Guatemala S5 🇬🇹 - 17:00 to 20:30 (YouTube) No stream scheduled yet, link is to channel.
youtube.com/@federaciong...
Vuelta a Guatemala S5 🇬🇹 - 17:00 to 20:30 (YouTube) No stream scheduled yet, link is to channel.
youtube.com/@federaciong...
Federación Guatemalteca de Ciclismo FGC
youtube.com
October 27, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Cycling available to watch in the UK 🇬🇧 tomorrow...
Vuelta a Guatemala S5 🇬🇹 - 17:00 to 20:30 (YouTube) No stream scheduled yet, link is to channel.
youtube.com/@federaciong...
Vuelta a Guatemala S5 🇬🇹 - 17:00 to 20:30 (YouTube) No stream scheduled yet, link is to channel.
youtube.com/@federaciong...
Getting down to the wire for Jayco-AlUla/Liv-AlUla-Jayco!!
What seemed likely to be a case of missing paperwork for Jayco-AlUla is in fact a case of missing funds.
escapecollective.com/gerry-ryans-...
escapecollective.com/gerry-ryans-...
Gerry Ryan's missing bank guarantee is delaying Jayco's WorldTour application
The team has another deadline next Monday that it must hit.
escapecollective.com
October 27, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Getting down to the wire for Jayco-AlUla/Liv-AlUla-Jayco!!
I'm guessing the fact that Mads Pedersen 🇩🇰 has a lifetime contract with Lidl-Trek doesn't matter?
Perhaps Uno-X Mobility are hoping that he falls out with his team? Or that Lidl-Trek folds for whatever reason?
Perhaps Uno-X Mobility are hoping that he falls out with his team? Or that Lidl-Trek folds for whatever reason?
🇳🇴 Thor Hushovd on 🇩🇰 Mads Pedersen, 🇩🇰 Jonas Vingegaard and a Scandinavian superteam:
"There’s no doubt those are dream riders to have, but we don’t have the budget for that today"
📰 domestiquecycling.com/en/news/thor...
📸 Cor Vos
"There’s no doubt those are dream riders to have, but we don’t have the budget for that today"
📰 domestiquecycling.com/en/news/thor...
📸 Cor Vos
October 27, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I'm guessing the fact that Mads Pedersen 🇩🇰 has a lifetime contract with Lidl-Trek doesn't matter?
Perhaps Uno-X Mobility are hoping that he falls out with his team? Or that Lidl-Trek folds for whatever reason?
Perhaps Uno-X Mobility are hoping that he falls out with his team? Or that Lidl-Trek folds for whatever reason?
Here is the live stream for today's stage of La Vuelta de Guatemala 🇬🇹!
www.youtube.com/live/2x72fMv...
www.youtube.com/live/2x72fMv...
October 27, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Here is the live stream for today's stage of La Vuelta de Guatemala 🇬🇹!
www.youtube.com/live/2x72fMv...
www.youtube.com/live/2x72fMv...