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The British Continental @thebritishcontinental.co.uk · Mar 11

Rapha x The British Continental: Telling the stories, elevating the scene.

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After making his name on the British scene, Mauritian rider Alexandre Mayer has stepped up to Burgos Burpellet BH. He reflects on his unlikely route to the pros, the lessons learned on UK roads, and representing Africa on cycling’s biggest stage.

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Alexandre Mayer interview: a Mauritian’s road from Britain to the big time

After making his name on the British scene with Saint Piran and Foran, Mauritian rider Alexandre Mayer has stepped up to the Spanish ProTeam Burgos Burpellet BH. He reflects on his unlikely route t…

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The British Continental @thebritishcontinental.co.uk · 2d

For the first time, the men’s and women’s Tours of Britain will each run over five stages in 2026 — part of a wider reshaping of Britain’s flagship races under British Cycling Events.

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Equal footing: 2026 Tours of Britain to feature the same number of stages

For the first time, the men’s and women’s Tours of Britain will each run over five stages in 2026 — part of a wider reshaping of Britain’s flagship races under British Cycling Events.

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The British Continental @thebritishcontinental.co.uk · 2d

From UCI squads to National B outfits, we’re mapping every move in the domestic women’s peloton ahead of 2026.

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2026 women’s domestic team guide

A ‘live’ overview of how the women’s domestic peloton is shaping up for 2026

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The British Continental @thebritishcontinental.co.uk · 3d

Smurfit Westrock Cycling Team has confirmed the riders it will retain for the 2026 season as it enters the second year of its three-year sponsorship deal with packaging giant Smurfit Westrock.

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Smurfit Westrock confirm retained riders for 2026 season

Smurfit Westrock will retain seven riders as they head into the second year of their title sponsorship, with eight riders set to depart after a strong 2025 campaign

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The British Continental @thebritishcontinental.co.uk · 5d

FTP Racing unveil a leaner 2026 squad with marquee signing Ruby Oakes as they turn their focus to National A racing.

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FTP Racing set out 2026 plans with early squad announcement

British Team Cup champions in 2024, FTP Racing are the first to unveil their 2026 line-up — a slimmed-down but strengthened squad featuring marquee signing Ruby Oakes, breakthrough talent Phoebe Ro…

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The British Continental @thebritishcontinental.co.uk · 25d

“If I can turn it into a career, that would be great.”

At 18, Sheffield’s Harry Hudson has already won Liège-Bastogne-Liège Juniors, soloed to CiCLE Classic victory and shone in Europe.

We spoke to one of Britain’s brightest climbing talents.

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Harry Hudson interview: the Sheffield climber chasing a pro career

At just 18, Sheffield climber Harry Hudson has already conquered Liège-Bastogne-Liège Juniors, soloed to victory at the CiCLE Classic and tested himself against Europe’s best at Valromey – now, as …

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The British Continental @thebritishcontinental.co.uk · 17d

Twelve wins, four riders in the top four, and just £9,000 spent. Muc-Off-SRCT-Storck were Britain’s best domestic men’s team in 2025 — and they’re now searching for a sponsor for 2026

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Britain’s most successful domestic men’s team reveals search for new sponsor

Twelve wins, seventeen podiums, four riders at the top of the national rankings — all on a budget of £9,000. As Muc-Off SRCT Storck close out a remarkable 2025 season, Britain’s most successful men…

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The British Continental @thebritishcontinental.co.uk · 17d

Twelve wins, four riders in the top four, and just £9,000 spent. Muc-Off-SRCT-Storck were Britain’s best domestic men’s team in 2025 — and they’re now searching for a sponsor for 2026

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Britain’s most successful domestic men’s team reveals search for new sponsor

Twelve wins, seventeen podiums, four riders at the top of the national rankings — all on a budget of £9,000. As Muc-Off SRCT Storck close out a remarkable 2025 season, Britain’s most successful men…

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The British Continental @thebritishcontinental.co.uk · 18d

John Archibald (HUUB WattShop) finally claimed victory at the Drummond Trophy, powering clear on the final lap to win solo after a decade of trying.

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2025 Drummond Trophy: report and results

John Archibald (HUUB WattShop) finally claimed victory at the Drummond Trophy (Saturday, 20 September), powering clear on the final lap to win solo after a decade of trying.

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The British Continental @thebritishcontinental.co.uk · 18d

Adam Lewis (Team Skyline) capped off the domestic road season in England with a storming solo win at the Riders Collective GP. On a rain-lashed afternoon, he attacked from the day’s breakaway and rode clear to claim the honours.

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2025 EMRRL Riders Collective GP: report and results

Adam Lewis (Team Skyline) capped off the domestic road season in England with a storming solo win at the Riders Collective GP (Saturday 20 September)

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The British Continental @thebritishcontinental.co.uk · 19d

Mattie Dodd's latest journal takes us inside a stint of stage racing that stretched from the Czech Republic to Romania, via Slovenia and Italy. It’s classic Mattie: sharp-eyed, self-deprecating, equal parts grit and gallows humour.

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Mattie Dodd journal #18: lessons from a nine-day DIY stage race

Mattie Dodd’s latest journal takes us inside a stint of stage racing that stretched from the Czech Republic to Romania, via Slovenia and Italy. It’s classic Mattie: sharp-eyed, self-deprecati…

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The British Continental @thebritishcontinental.co.uk · 19d

The Drummond Trophy returns this Saturday, bringing the curtain down on the national road season in Scotland, with Alba and Scotia Series honours at stake. First raced in the 1950s, it remains one of Scotland’s most prestigious events.

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2025 Drummond Trophy: preview and startlist

The prestigious Drummond Trophy returns this Saturday (20 September), bringing the curtain down on the national road season in Scotland.

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The British Continental @thebritishcontinental.co.uk · 20d

Revived by Max Sillifant’s Riders Collective, the EMRRL Riders Collective GP closes the national road season in England this weekend and offers a final chance to score points in The British Continental’s road race rankings.

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2025 EMRRL Riders Collective Grand Prix: preview and startlist

Revived by Max Sillifant’s Riders Collective, the EMRRL Riders Collective GP closes the national road season in England and offers a final chance to score points in The British Continental’s rankin…

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The British Continental @thebritishcontinental.co.uk · 23d

"We can’t all just sit around complaining… we have to make the events we want to race ourselves.”

At 21, Elliott Colyer is already launching a hill climb, a new team and planning a Dorset Nat B.

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The new road racing entrepreneurs: Elliott Colyer and the rise of rider-led initiatives

Graduating in the summer and already juggling a hill climb on ZigZag Hill, the launch of Aero CLCTV, and the dream of a new Nat B in Dorset, Elliott Colyer is part of a new generation of riders who…

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The British Continental @thebritishcontinental.co.uk · 22d

Portsdown, Kennel Hill, and Capernwray – organisers are already setting the scene for opening of the 2026 domestic road season.

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Early signs for 2026: Portsdown, Kennel Hill and Capernwray in the works

From the exposed Portsdown circuit to the northern grit of Capernwray, organisers are already sketching the contours of the 2026 domestic road racing season.

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The British Continental @thebritishcontinental.co.uk · 23d

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The British Continental @thebritishcontinental.co.uk · 23d

"We can’t all just sit around complaining… we have to make the events we want to race ourselves.”

At 21, Elliott Colyer is already launching a hill climb, a new team and planning a Dorset Nat B.

thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/09/15/t...

The new road racing entrepreneurs: Elliott Colyer and the rise of rider-led initiatives

Graduating in the summer and already juggling a hill climb on ZigZag Hill, the launch of Aero CLCTV, and the dream of a new Nat B in Dorset, Elliott Colyer is part of a new generation of riders who…

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The British Continental @thebritishcontinental.co.uk · 25d

“If I can turn it into a career, that would be great.”

At 18, Sheffield’s Harry Hudson has already won Liège-Bastogne-Liège Juniors, soloed to CiCLE Classic victory and shone in Europe.

We spoke to one of Britain’s brightest climbing talents.

thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/09/05/h...

Harry Hudson interview: the Sheffield climber chasing a pro career

At just 18, Sheffield climber Harry Hudson has already conquered Liège-Bastogne-Liège Juniors, soloed to victory at the CiCLE Classic and tested himself against Europe’s best at Valromey – now, as …

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The British Continental @thebritishcontinental.co.uk · 28d

"It’s a fine line between being resourceful and taking liberties"

In a weekend of ice-cream mishaps, borrowed kit and back-of-the-van logistics, London Academy’s Iona Mitchell finds herself at the heart of the chaos of life on the domestic road scene.

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Iona Mitchell journal #04: life on borrowed rollers

In a weekend of ice-cream mishaps, borrowed kit and back-of-the-van logistics, London Academy’s Iona Mitchell finds herself at the heart of the chaos — and the quiet triumph — of life on the domest…

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The British Continental @thebritishcontinental.co.uk · Sep 8

After a year derailed by a hit-and-run crash, the collapse of her team and a winter of self-doubt, Kate Richardson has emerged with a national title, a UCI stage race win and renewed belief that the WorldTour – and even the Olympics – are within reach.

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Kate Richardson interview: from despair to determination – a season reborn

After a year derailed by a hit-and-run crash, the collapse of her team and a winter spent battling self-doubt, Kate Richardson has emerged with a National Circuit Race title, a stage race win in Cz…

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The British Continental @thebritishcontinental.co.uk · Sep 8

After a year derailed by a hit-and-run crash, the collapse of her team and a winter of self-doubt, Kate Richardson has emerged with a national title, a UCI stage race win and renewed belief that the WorldTour – and even the Olympics – are within reach.

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Kate Richardson interview: from despair to determination – a season reborn

After a year derailed by a hit-and-run crash, the collapse of her team and a winter spent battling self-doubt, Kate Richardson has emerged with a National Circuit Race title, a stage race win in Cz…

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The British Continental @thebritishcontinental.co.uk · Sep 7

Mari Porton powered to her first National B victory at the Maria Thompson Memorial, outsprinting Hope Inglis after the pair escaped late, as Brother UK – On Form sealed the British Women’s Team Cup in the final women’s national road race of 2025.

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2025 Maria Thompson Memorial: report and results

Mari Porton powered to her first National B victory at the Maria Thompson Memorial (7 September), outsprinting Hope Inglis after the pair escaped late, as Brother UK – On Form sealed the British Wo…

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The British Continental @thebritishcontinental.co.uk · Sep 6

“I’m not letting another one get cancelled.”

PB Performance’s Max Sillifant refused to let the Leicester Forest Road Race vanish. With just weeks’ notice, he stepped up to organise what is now the inaugural Riders Collective GP.

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The rider who saved his local race: Max Sillifant steps up to keep the Leicester Forest CC Road Race alive

PB Performance’s Max Sillifant refused to let the Leicester Forest Road Race vanish. With just weeks’ notice, he stepped up to organise what is now the inaugural Riders Collective GP — showing how …

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The British Continental @thebritishcontinental.co.uk · Sep 7

Britain's Alice McWilliam (Team Phoenix) stormed to victory in the morning time trial before sealing the overall Rás na mBan title with second place in the afternoon criterium.

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2025 Rás na mBan stages 5 & 6: McWilliam crowned overall winner as Goergen sprints to finale

Alice McWilliam (Team Phoenix) stormed to victory in the morning time trial before sealing the overall Rás na mBan title with second place in the afternoon criterium behind France’s Océane Goergen,…

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The British Continental @thebritishcontinental.co.uk · Sep 7

Olav Kooij delivered one final flourish in Cardiff, sprinting to his third stage win of the 2025 Tour of Britain Men, while Romain Grégoire survived repeated attacks to secure overall victory by just two seconds.

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2025 Lloyds Tour of Britain Men, stage 6: Kooij crowns Cardiff finale as Grégoire seals Tour of Britain

Olav Kooij denied the breakaway with a blistering sprint in Cardiff to take his third stage victory of the 2025 Tour of Britain Men, while Romain Grégoire held firm on Caerphilly Mountain and throu…

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