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Adam Howell has been named Domestic Rider of the Year at the British Conti Awards 2025.
National Road Series champion, breakthrough rider, a defining win at the Tour of the Reservoir - and a level of consistency that shaped the whole 2025 season.
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National Road Series champion, breakthrough rider, a defining win at the Tour of the Reservoir - and a level of consistency that shaped the whole 2025 season.
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December 7, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Adam Howell has been named Domestic Rider of the Year at the British Conti Awards 2025.
National Road Series champion, breakthrough rider, a defining win at the Tour of the Reservoir - and a level of consistency that shaped the whole 2025 season.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/12/07/a...
National Road Series champion, breakthrough rider, a defining win at the Tour of the Reservoir - and a level of consistency that shaped the whole 2025 season.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/12/07/a...
🏆 Outstanding Performance of the Year
Kate Richardson’s Tour de Feminin GC win wasn’t just her first UCI victory - it was one of the defining performances of the 2025 British season.
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Kate Richardson’s Tour de Feminin GC win wasn’t just her first UCI victory - it was one of the defining performances of the 2025 British season.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:27 PM
🏆 Outstanding Performance of the Year
Kate Richardson’s Tour de Feminin GC win wasn’t just her first UCI victory - it was one of the defining performances of the 2025 British season.
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Kate Richardson’s Tour de Feminin GC win wasn’t just her first UCI victory - it was one of the defining performances of the 2025 British season.
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New ‘special sector’ for the 2026 Rutland-Melton CiCLE Classic - eight years in the making - as organiser Colin Clews calls out British Cycling’s lack of support for domestic racing.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:33 PM
New ‘special sector’ for the 2026 Rutland-Melton CiCLE Classic - eight years in the making - as organiser Colin Clews calls out British Cycling’s lack of support for domestic racing.
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🏆 Domestic Race of the Year: Rutland–Melton CiCLE Classic
Britain’s only UCI 1.2 race returned in 2025 with one of its best editions yet - a brutal, brilliant, Oakham-finished epic and a signature win for Ben Granger.
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Britain’s only UCI 1.2 race returned in 2025 with one of its best editions yet - a brutal, brilliant, Oakham-finished epic and a signature win for Ben Granger.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:23 AM
🏆 Domestic Race of the Year: Rutland–Melton CiCLE Classic
Britain’s only UCI 1.2 race returned in 2025 with one of its best editions yet - a brutal, brilliant, Oakham-finished epic and a signature win for Ben Granger.
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Britain’s only UCI 1.2 race returned in 2025 with one of its best editions yet - a brutal, brilliant, Oakham-finished epic and a signature win for Ben Granger.
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A small team, a tiny budget, a season of giants: Muc-Off–SRCT–Storck bow out as Domestic Team of the Year.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:48 AM
A small team, a tiny budget, a season of giants: Muc-Off–SRCT–Storck bow out as Domestic Team of the Year.
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Cycling Sheffield have confirmed their 2026 squad: six riders return, with Oliver Sergeant and Josh Horsfield joining a team that continues to prioritise development over short-term results.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Cycling Sheffield have confirmed their 2026 squad: six riders return, with Oliver Sergeant and Josh Horsfield joining a team that continues to prioritise development over short-term results.
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Ben Granger is the 2025 International-Based Rider of the Year.
A season of grit, growth and world-class results - Ben Granger’s hard-earned rise earns him the International-Based Rider of the Year title.
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A season of grit, growth and world-class results - Ben Granger’s hard-earned rise earns him the International-Based Rider of the Year title.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Ben Granger is the 2025 International-Based Rider of the Year.
A season of grit, growth and world-class results - Ben Granger’s hard-earned rise earns him the International-Based Rider of the Year title.
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A season of grit, growth and world-class results - Ben Granger’s hard-earned rise earns him the International-Based Rider of the Year title.
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🏆 Breakthrough Rider of the Year (Female) — Noémie Thomson
New to the sport in January. A National Road Series winner and UCI 1.Pro podium finisher by autumn. One of the stories of the season.
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New to the sport in January. A National Road Series winner and UCI 1.Pro podium finisher by autumn. One of the stories of the season.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM
🏆 Breakthrough Rider of the Year (Female) — Noémie Thomson
New to the sport in January. A National Road Series winner and UCI 1.Pro podium finisher by autumn. One of the stories of the season.
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New to the sport in January. A National Road Series winner and UCI 1.Pro podium finisher by autumn. One of the stories of the season.
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Scotland’s road season grows in stature as the Alba and Scotia Series expand.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Scotland’s road season grows in stature as the Alba and Scotia Series expand.
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🏆 Breakthrough Rider of the Year (Male) goes to Adam Howell.
From little-known 20-year-old to National Road Series champion, his rise defined the 2025 domestic season. East Cleveland, Reservoir, La Manche - result after result after result.
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From little-known 20-year-old to National Road Series champion, his rise defined the 2025 domestic season. East Cleveland, Reservoir, La Manche - result after result after result.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:58 PM
🏆 Breakthrough Rider of the Year (Male) goes to Adam Howell.
From little-known 20-year-old to National Road Series champion, his rise defined the 2025 domestic season. East Cleveland, Reservoir, La Manche - result after result after result.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/12/02/a...
From little-known 20-year-old to National Road Series champion, his rise defined the 2025 domestic season. East Cleveland, Reservoir, La Manche - result after result after result.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/12/02/a...
Pronto Bikes has launched a new National Race Team for 2026, focused on supporting first-year U23s on the step up to elite racing.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Pronto Bikes has launched a new National Race Team for 2026, focused on supporting first-year U23s on the step up to elite racing.
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The Outstanding Contribution Award was the hardest to judge of all - but we’ve reached our final shortlist. A tiny snapshot of a huge community effort.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The Outstanding Contribution Award was the hardest to judge of all - but we’ve reached our final shortlist. A tiny snapshot of a huge community effort.
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CiCLE Classic winner Lucy Harris signs for the newly rebranded Draft Racing.
The Bristol team (formerly Mud Dock Racing) launches a clearer structure for 2026, adds modest financial support and expands its women’s squad with Harris as team captain.
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The Bristol team (formerly Mud Dock Racing) launches a clearer structure for 2026, adds modest financial support and expands its women’s squad with Harris as team captain.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:16 AM
CiCLE Classic winner Lucy Harris signs for the newly rebranded Draft Racing.
The Bristol team (formerly Mud Dock Racing) launches a clearer structure for 2026, adds modest financial support and expands its women’s squad with Harris as team captain.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/12/01/c...
The Bristol team (formerly Mud Dock Racing) launches a clearer structure for 2026, adds modest financial support and expands its women’s squad with Harris as team captain.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/12/01/c...
The shortlist for Domestic Rider of the Year (Male) is out.
Three riders, three very different seasons - but each consistently shaped the front of Britain’s biggest races.
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Three riders, three very different seasons - but each consistently shaped the front of Britain’s biggest races.
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November 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The shortlist for Domestic Rider of the Year (Male) is out.
Three riders, three very different seasons - but each consistently shaped the front of Britain’s biggest races.
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Three riders, three very different seasons - but each consistently shaped the front of Britain’s biggest races.
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Three riders stood out above all others this year in women’s domestic racing. From historic trebles to world-class consistency and season-defining comebacks, these are your finalists for 'Domestic Rider of the Year - Female'.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Three riders stood out above all others this year in women’s domestic racing. From historic trebles to world-class consistency and season-defining comebacks, these are your finalists for 'Domestic Rider of the Year - Female'.
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From Oakham’s farm tracks to the National Champs finale to the hills of Czechia - three unforgettable rides that shaped the 2025 season.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:20 PM
From Oakham’s farm tracks to the National Champs finale to the hills of Czechia - three unforgettable rides that shaped the 2025 season.
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The nominees for Domestic Race of the Year at the 2025 British Conti Awards 🏆
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November 28, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The nominees for Domestic Race of the Year at the 2025 British Conti Awards 🏆
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The nominees for Domestic Team of the Year at the 2025 British Conti Awards 👇
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November 28, 2025 at 1:51 PM
The nominees for Domestic Team of the Year at the 2025 British Conti Awards 👇
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🥁 Here are the nominees for International-Based Rider of the Year at the 2025 British Conti Awards
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November 27, 2025 at 9:03 PM
🥁 Here are the nominees for International-Based Rider of the Year at the 2025 British Conti Awards
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The nominees for the Breakthrough Rider of the Year – Female at the 2025 British Conti Awards are here.
After long discussion, our panel has settled on three riders whose 2025 seasons stand apart.
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After long discussion, our panel has settled on three riders whose 2025 seasons stand apart.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/27/t...
November 27, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The nominees for the Breakthrough Rider of the Year – Female at the 2025 British Conti Awards are here.
After long discussion, our panel has settled on three riders whose 2025 seasons stand apart.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/27/t...
After long discussion, our panel has settled on three riders whose 2025 seasons stand apart.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/27/t...
We’re excited to reveal the first shortlist for the 2025 British Conti Awards:
Breakthrough Rider of the Year – Male.
This award recognises riders whose 2025 season marked a true leap forward - in results, resilience and trajectory
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Breakthrough Rider of the Year – Male.
This award recognises riders whose 2025 season marked a true leap forward - in results, resilience and trajectory
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/27/t...
November 27, 2025 at 10:49 AM
We’re excited to reveal the first shortlist for the 2025 British Conti Awards:
Breakthrough Rider of the Year – Male.
This award recognises riders whose 2025 season marked a true leap forward - in results, resilience and trajectory
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/27/t...
Breakthrough Rider of the Year – Male.
This award recognises riders whose 2025 season marked a true leap forward - in results, resilience and trajectory
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/27/t...
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.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/25/s...
The Florrie will again open the British Women’s Team Cup.
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/25/s...
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...