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đ AWARDS đ Weâre calling for your nominations in three British Conti Awards categories â Outstanding Performance, Domestic Road Race of the Year, and Outstanding Contribution. Have your say and help us celebrate the best of British road racing!
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British Conti Awards 2025: nominations now open
Celebrating the riders, races and changemakers who defined the 2025 domestic road season â The British Continental opens nominations for the second annual British Conti Awards.
https://thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/10/27/british-conti-awards-2025-nominations-now-open/
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South Molton GP confirmed for 2026, replacing Witheridge in the South Westâs NRS double-header with Dawlish. New course, Pannier Market start, and longer distances.
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British Cycling has confirmed the 2026 Lloyds National Series calendars â 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 UKâs key town-centre crits.
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"Road racing in the UK â itâs withering on the vine a bit" A standout season for Handsling-Alba â built on a development-first ethos â 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 â returning on 7 June with the same Consett High Street course as 2025.
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Tour of the Reservoir is the first confirmed 2026 NRS round â returning on 7 June with the same Consett High Street course as 2025.
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At a time when two long-established British teams have shut their doors, Yorkshireâs Prologue Racing is taking a different course â expanding its structure, launching a new U23 squad, and strengthening its development pathway.
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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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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, Yorkshireâs Prologue Racing is taking a different course â 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 teamâs new direction after Raptorâs exit - and takes aim at British Cyclingâs lack of support for domestic elite racing.
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CJ OâShea Racing will compete as Redchilli Bikes OâShea from 2026 following a new multi-year title partnership with Redchilli Bikes.
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CJ OâShea to race as Redchilli Bikes OâShea from 2026
CJ OâShea Racing will compete as Redchilli Bikes OâShea from 2026 following a new multi-year title partnership with Redchilli Bikes.
https://thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/13/cj-oshea-to-race-as-redchilli-bikes-oshea-from-2026/
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Exclusive: Promethean Sports co-manager David Streule outlines the teamâs new direction after Raptorâs exit - and takes aim at British Cyclingâs lack of support for domestic elite racing.
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Another team calls time. Following Muc-OffâSRCTâStorckâs exit, PrimeraâTeamJobs explains why love and effort are no longer enough.
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Devastating: after a landmark 2025 season, Muc-OffâSRCTâStorck will fold at yearâs end. Seven riders, an ÂŁ8,000 budget, and the National Series titles - yet no path forward.
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Devastating: after a landmark 2025 season, Muc-OffâSRCTâStorck will fold at yearâs end. Seven riders, an ÂŁ8,000 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 ÂŁ20,000 grassroots fund â as the team confirms a new title sponsor and plans an expanded 2026 campaign.
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Raptor Bikes is ending its backing of Raptor Factory Racing to launch a ÂŁ20,000 grassroots fund â 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 Novaâs junior team heads into 2026 as one of the most successful â and still most grounded â setups in British cycling.
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A new U23 team joins the British scene for 2026. Team Tactic U23 will field six riders with the backing of Tactic Sport UK, targeting the National and U23 Series alongside European trips.
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Team Tactic U23 joins the British scene with a focus on rider development
Newly formed for 2026, Team Tactic U23 will target the British National and U23 Series alongside select European races, offering young riders kit, team-car support, and a pressure-free environment âŚ
https://thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/05/team-tactic-u23-joins-the-british-scene-with-a-focus-on-rider-development/
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Two champions, two margins of five. From Lincolnâs cobbles to Wentworthâs 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-youâll-miss-it Instagram comment, organiser Seb Ottley appears to have confirmed that the Portsdown Classic will once again launch the domestic road season â 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 menâs and womenâs Pro Criterium events planned under the lights of the capital.
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"We know plenty of teams have said something similar before, and we donât want to be another that shouts big goals without showing how weâll get there" Aero CLCTV have launched with a bold five-year plan to reach the Tour of Britain.
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Aero CLCTV launch with bold five-year plan to reach the Tour of Britain
Aero CLCTV have officially launched with a six-rider line-up and a bold, five-year plan: to race their way to the Tour of Britain while helping rebuild British cycling from the ground up.
https://thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/01/aero-clctv-launch-with-bold-five-year-plan-to-reach-the-tour-of-britain/
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"We know plenty of teams have said something similar before, and we donât want to be another that shouts big goals without showing how weâll get there" Aero CLCTV have launched with a bold five-year plan to reach the Tour of Britain.
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Aero CLCTV launch with bold five-year plan to reach the Tour of Britain
Aero CLCTV have officially launched with a six-rider line-up and a bold, five-year plan: to race their way to the Tour of Britain while helping rebuild British cycling from the ground up.
https://thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/11/01/aero-clctv-launch-with-bold-five-year-plan-to-reach-the-tour-of-britain/
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âYouâre physically there. Your numbers are good. But for a rider your ageâŚâ At 30, Frankie Hall has two UCI wins, world-class numbers â and no contract. Her story exposes the Catch-22 at the heart of modern cycling.
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âYouâre physically there. Your numbers are good. But for a rider your ageâŚâ At 30, Frankie Hall has two UCI wins, world-class numbers â and no contract. Her story exposes the Catch-22 at the heart of modern cycling.
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"If youâd told me a year ago that you could offer me five UCI top 10s in the space of two months, Iâd have bitten your hand off" From Austrian lakes to Italian heartbreaks â Mattie Dodd signs off 2025 with humour, honesty and a hard-won return to form.
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Mattie Dodd journal: a season that hurt, humbled and healed
After a year that began with illness and uncertainty, Mattie Dodd closes out his 2025 campaign with a wry, honest reflection on the road back to form. From the surreal pageantry of Austriaâs King oâŚ
https://thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/10/30/mattie-dodd-journal-a-season-that-hurt-humbled-and-healed/
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đ AWARDS đ Weâre calling for your nominations in three British Conti Awards categories â Outstanding Performance, Domestic Road Race of the Year, and Outstanding Contribution. Have your say and help us celebrate the best of British road racing!
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/10/27/b...
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British Conti Awards 2025: nominations now open
Celebrating the riders, races and changemakers who defined the 2025 domestic road season â The British Continental opens nominations for the second annual British Conti Awards.
https://thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/10/27/british-conti-awards-2025-nominations-now-open/
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đ AWARDS đ Weâre calling for your nominations in three British Conti Awards categories â Outstanding Performance, Domestic Road Race of the Year, and Outstanding Contribution. Have your say and help us celebrate the best of British road racing!
thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/10/27/b...
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British Conti Awards 2025: nominations now open
Celebrating the riders, races and changemakers who defined the 2025 domestic road season â The British Continental opens nominations for the second annual British Conti Awards.
https://thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/10/27/british-conti-awards-2025-nominations-now-open/
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After UCI wins, a national title and a WorldTour graduation,
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adds six new riders to form its strongest line-up yet. Read the full story - with exclusive insight from team manager Bob Lyons.
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Handsling Alba reveal powerhouse 2026 squad after landmark year
The Scottish-based Continental team adds strength in depth with six new signings as it builds on a breakout 2025 season.
https://thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/10/27/handsling-alba-reveal-powerhouse-2026-squad-after-landmark-year/
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Crowds packed the streets of Matlock as riders fought gravity and pain at the 2025 RTTC National Hill Climb Championships â where Harry Macfarlane, Rachel Galler, Harry Hudson and Ruby Isaac rose above the rest to claim national glory on Bank Road.
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2025 RTTC National Hill Climb Championships: report and results
Harry Macfarlane (Rule28 Outliers) produced a blistering ride of 2 minutes 14.7 seconds to retain his National Hill Climb Championship crown in dominant fashion up Bank Road on an afternoon wâŚ
https://thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/10/26/2025-rttc-national-hill-climb-championships-report-and-results/
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Cowbells, crowds, and courage. Over 400 riders take on Matlockâs brutal Bank Road for the National Hill Climb Champs â where pain meets pride and legends are made.
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2025 RTTC National Hill Climb Championship: preview
Cowbells, crowds and courage. As over 400 riders take on Matlockâs fearsome Bank Road for the 2025 RTTC National Hill Climb Championships, The British Continental joins two-time champion Dan Evans âŚ
https://thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/10/23/2025-rttc-national-hill-climb-championship-preview/
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"I was smoking, drinking, out in the pub five days a week minimum. I started getting arrested left, right and centre" A year after claiming the National Hill Climb title, MacFarlane reflects on transformation, freedom and finding his way uphill.
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From cigarettes to the stripes: Harry MacFarlaneâs climb to the top
He smoked, drank and drifted â until a bike ride changed everything. A year after claiming the National Hill Climb title, MacFarlane reflects on transformation, freedom and finding his way uphill.âŚ
https://thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/10/19/from-cigarettes-to-the-stripes-harry-macfarlanes-climb-to-the-top/
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From UCI squads to National B outfits, weâre mapping every move in the domestic womenâs peloton ahead of 2026.
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2026 womenâs domestic team guide
A âliveâ overview of how the womenâs domestic peloton is shaping up for 2026
https://thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/10/06/2026-womens-domestic-team-guide/
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In an exclusive interview, Robyn Clay reflects on her breakthrough 2025 season â from injury to a UCI win, the Rapha Super-League title and signing with Team PicNicâPostNL.
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Robyn Clay interview: the suffererâs road to the pro ranks
In a year that began with injury and uncertainty, Robyn Clay set herself three simple goals: score UCI points, podium at Nationals, and turn professional. By seasonâs end sheâd done all that and moâŚ
https://thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/10/10/robyn-clay-interview-the-sufferers-road-to-the-pro-ranks/
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In an exclusive interview, Robyn Clay reflects on her breakthrough 2025 season â from injury to a UCI win, the Rapha Super-League title and signing with Team PicNicâPostNL.
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Robyn Clay interview: the suffererâs road to the pro ranks
In a year that began with injury and uncertainty, Robyn Clay set herself three simple goals: score UCI points, podium at Nationals, and turn professional. By seasonâs end sheâd done all that and moâŚ
https://thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/10/10/robyn-clay-interview-the-sufferers-road-to-the-pro-ranks/
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Shibden Apex Race Team has confirmed its line-up for the 2026 season, combining returning second-year juniors with a group of riders stepping up from the youth ranks.
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Shibden Apex RT confirms 2026 squad as new riders step up
Shibden Apex Race Team has confirmed its line-up for the 2026 season, combining returning second-year juniors with a group of riders stepping up from the youth ranks. New to the team are Melissa MoâŚ
https://thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/10/09/shibden-apex-rt-confirms-2026-squad-as-new-riders-step-up/
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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 cyclingâs biggest stage.
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Alexandre Mayer interview: a Mauritianâs 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 tâŚ
https://thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/10/08/alexandre-mayer-interview-a-mauritians-road-from-britain-to-the-big-time/
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For the first time, the menâs and womenâs Tours of Britain will each run over five stages in 2026 â part of a wider reshaping of Britainâs 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 menâs and womenâs Tours of Britain will each run over five stages in 2026 â part of a wider reshaping of Britainâs flagship races under British Cycling Events.
https://thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/10/07/equal-footing-2026-tours-of-britain-to-feature-the-same-number-of-stages/
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From UCI squads to National B outfits, weâre mapping every move in the domestic womenâs peloton ahead of 2026.
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2026 womenâs domestic team guide
A âliveâ overview of how the womenâs domestic peloton is shaping up for 2026
https://thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/10/06/2026-womens-domestic-team-guide/
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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
https://thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/10/05/smurfit-westrock-confirm-retained-riders-for-2026-season/
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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 â a slimmed-down but strengthened squad featuring marquee signing Ruby Oakes, breakthrough talent Phoebe RoâŚ
https://thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/10/03/ftp-racing-set-out-2026-plans-with-early-squad-announcement/
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âIf I can turn it into a career, that would be great.â At 18, Sheffieldâs Harry Hudson has already won Liège-Bastogne-Liège Juniors, soloed to CiCLE Classic victory and shone in Europe. We spoke to one of Britainâs 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 Europeâs best at Valromey â now, as âŚ
https://thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/09/05/harry-hudson-interview-the-sheffield-climber-chasing-a-pro-career/
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Twelve wins, four riders in the top four, and just ÂŁ9,000 spent. Muc-Off-SRCT-Storck were Britainâs best domestic menâs team in 2025 â and theyâre now searching for a sponsor for 2026
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Britainâs most successful domestic menâs team reveals search for new sponsor
Twelve wins, seventeen podiums, four riders at the top of the national rankings â all on a budget of ÂŁ9,000. As Muc-Off SRCT Storck close out a remarkable 2025 season, Britainâs most successful menâŚ
https://thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/09/21/britains-most-successful-domestic-mens-team-reveals-search-for-new-sponsor/
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Twelve wins, four riders in the top four, and just ÂŁ9,000 spent. Muc-Off-SRCT-Storck were Britainâs best domestic menâs team in 2025 â and theyâre now searching for a sponsor for 2026
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Britainâs most successful domestic menâs team reveals search for new sponsor
Twelve wins, seventeen podiums, four riders at the top of the national rankings â all on a budget of ÂŁ9,000. As Muc-Off SRCT Storck close out a remarkable 2025 season, Britainâs most successful menâŚ
https://thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/09/21/britains-most-successful-domestic-mens-team-reveals-search-for-new-sponsor/
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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.
https://thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/09/21/2025-drummond-trophy-report-and-results/
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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 dayâs 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)
https://thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/09/21/2025-emrrl-riders-collective-gp-report-and-results/
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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. Itâs 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 Doddâs latest journal takes us inside a stint of stage racing that stretched from the Czech Republic to Romania, via Slovenia and Italy. Itâs classic Mattie: sharp-eyed, self-deprecatiâŚ
https://thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2025/09/20/mattie-dodd-journal-18-lessons-from-a-nine-day-diy-stage-race/
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