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The British Conti Awards return for 2025.
Same categories.
Same judging panel.
Same mission: recognising the standout achievements, performances & contributions from an unforgettable year.
Shortlists drop this week.
Winners announced next week.
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Same categories.
Same judging panel.
Same mission: recognising the standout achievements, performances & contributions from an unforgettable year.
Shortlists drop this week.
Winners announced next week.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The British Conti Awards return for 2025.
Same categories.
Same judging panel.
Same mission: recognising the standout achievements, performances & contributions from an unforgettable year.
Shortlists drop this week.
Winners announced next week.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/26/t...
Same categories.
Same judging panel.
Same mission: recognising the standout achievements, performances & contributions from an unforgettable year.
Shortlists drop this week.
Winners announced next week.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/26/t...
TAAP Racing have confirmed their 2026 roster as they enter an 11th season in the domestic peloton.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:46 PM
TAAP Racing have confirmed their 2026 roster as they enter an 11th season in the domestic peloton.
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Southend Wheelers confirm the Andrews Trophy & Florrie Newbery Classic will run on 19 April 2026, shifting to the West Hanningfield circuit for a fresh feel.
The Florrie will again open the British Women’s Team Cup.
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The Florrie will again open the British Women’s Team Cup.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Southend Wheelers confirm the Andrews Trophy & Florrie Newbery Classic will run on 19 April 2026, shifting to the West Hanningfield circuit for a fresh feel.
The Florrie will again open the British Women’s Team Cup.
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The Florrie will again open the British Women’s Team Cup.
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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.
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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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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 West’s 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 West’s 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 — 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 — with an earlier crit start, an evolved South West weekend, and the most compressed elite road season in years.
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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 UK’s 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 UK’s key town-centre crits.
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"Road racing in the UK — it’s withering on the vine a bit"
A standout season for Handsling-Alba — built on a development-first ethos — 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 — built on a development-first ethos — 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 — it’s withering on the vine a bit"
A standout season for Handsling-Alba — built on a development-first ethos — 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 — built on a development-first ethos — yet Bob Lyons warns that without urgent reform, British racing will struggle to keep the talent it produces.
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Tour of the Reservoir is the first confirmed 2026 NRS round — 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 — returning on 7 June with the same Consett High Street course as 2025.
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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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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.
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At a time when two long-established British teams have shut their doors, Yorkshire’s Prologue Racing is taking a different course — expanding its structure, launching a new U23 squad, and strengthening its development pathway.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:19 PM
At a time when two long-established British teams have shut their doors, Yorkshire’s Prologue Racing is taking a different course — expanding its structure, launching a new U23 squad, and strengthening its development pathway.
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Exclusive: Promethean Sports co-manager David Streule outlines the team’s new direction after Raptor’s exit - and takes aim at British Cycling’s lack of support for domestic elite racing.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Exclusive: Promethean Sports co-manager David Streule outlines the team’s new direction after Raptor’s exit - and takes aim at British Cycling’s lack of support for domestic elite racing.
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Another team calls time. Following Muc-Off–SRCT–Storck’s exit, Primera–TeamJobs explains why love and effort are no longer enough.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Another team calls time. Following Muc-Off–SRCT–Storck’s exit, Primera–TeamJobs explains why love and effort are no longer enough.
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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.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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.
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Raptor Bikes is ending its backing of Raptor Factory Racing to launch a £20,000 grassroots fund — as the team confirms a new title sponsor and plans an expanded 2026 campaign.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Raptor Bikes is ending its backing of Raptor Factory Racing to launch a £20,000 grassroots fund — as the team confirms a new title sponsor and plans an expanded 2026 campaign.
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After a year that produced world titles, national champions and a flood of podiums, Harrogate Nova’s junior team heads into 2026 as one of the most successful — and still most grounded — setups in British cycling.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:09 AM
After a year that produced world titles, national champions and a flood of podiums, Harrogate Nova’s junior team heads into 2026 as one of the most successful — and still most grounded — setups in British cycling.
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Two champions, two margins of five. From Lincoln’s cobbles to Wentworth’s lawns, the inaugural Rapha Super-League delivered a season-long duel decided by the smallest of gaps.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Two champions, two margins of five. From Lincoln’s cobbles to Wentworth’s lawns, the inaugural Rapha Super-League delivered a season-long duel decided by the smallest of gaps.
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In a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it Instagram comment, organiser Seb Ottley appears to have confirmed that the Portsdown Classic will once again launch the domestic road season — with riders set to roll out on 8 February 2026.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:31 AM
In a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it Instagram comment, organiser Seb Ottley appears to have confirmed that the Portsdown Classic will once again launch the domestic road season — with riders set to roll out on 8 February 2026.
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The City of London Nocturne will bring UCI-sanctioned night racing to the UK in June 2026, with men’s and women’s Pro Criterium events planned under the lights of the capital.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:54 AM
The City of London Nocturne will bring UCI-sanctioned night racing to the UK in June 2026, with men’s and women’s Pro Criterium events planned under the lights of the capital.
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“You’re physically there. Your numbers are good. But for a rider your age…”
At 30, Frankie Hall has two UCI wins, world-class numbers — and no contract. Her story exposes the Catch-22 at the heart of modern cycling.
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At 30, Frankie Hall has two UCI wins, world-class numbers — and no contract. Her story exposes the Catch-22 at the heart of modern cycling.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:54 PM
“You’re physically there. Your numbers are good. But for a rider your age…”
At 30, Frankie Hall has two UCI wins, world-class numbers — and no contract. Her story exposes the Catch-22 at the heart of modern cycling.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/10/31/f...
At 30, Frankie Hall has two UCI wins, world-class numbers — and no contract. Her story exposes the Catch-22 at the heart of modern cycling.
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September 15, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Dylan Hicks (Raptor Factory Racing) held off a fast-closing peloton at the Beaumont Trophy to deliver both his own and his team’s maiden National Road Series triumph.
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August 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Dylan Hicks (Raptor Factory Racing) held off a fast-closing peloton at the Beaumont Trophy to deliver both his own and his team’s maiden National Road Series triumph.
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