The TEKKERZ CC name already carries weight in British crit racing. Rob Scott won the National Circuit Series in 2024, outduelling Bostock in a season-long battle that became one of the defining narratives of the summer. Briggs, a crit specialist himself, has built TEKKERZ into a sharp, dynamic unit, thriving on technical courses and fast finishes. Now, with Bostock and Wood listed as TEKKERZ riders on the British Cycling website, the team appears to be strengthening its hand even further.
2023 British National Road Championships – Redcar, North Yorkshire, England – Men’s Circuit Race – Oliver Wood Wins. Image: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
Bostock’s form last year was electric. He won four of seven rounds in the National Circuit Series, pushing Scott all the way in the overall standings. His speed and racing intelligence make him one of the most complete crit riders in Britain. Wood, meanwhile, is a proven winner. The 2023 National Circuit Race Champion, a former track world champion, and a Paris 2024 Olympic silver medallist in the team pursuit, he has the pedigree to be a dominant force in crit racing if he commits to the format.
Yet Bostock has remained tight-lipped on his next move, adding to speculation that he could be heading to the US instead. He raced extensively there last year, gaining experience on the fast and aggressive American crit scene. His former Ribble Rebellion teammate Jim Brown has just signed with Golden State Blazers Pro Cycling. A move to the US would not be a surprise – teams like L39ION of Los Angeles offer a structured race calendar, financial backing, and an ever-growing audience for criterium racing.
2024 Lloyds Bank National Circuit Series – Otley Cycle Races – E/1/2 The Rayner Foundation GP Race – Winner Matt Bostock of Ribble Rebellion. Image: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
For now, Bostock and Wood will roll out in TEKKERZ kit at the National Track Championships. Whether that marks the beginning of a long-term commitment or just a one-off ride remains to be seen. But in a winter of uncertainty for British domestic racing, one thing is clear—these are two of the most valuable free agents on the market. And wherever they land, they will shape the season ahead.
Matt Bostock and Ollie Wood are set to race in TEKKERZ CC colours at the National Track Championships later this month. The pair, two of the domestic scene’s star riders, were left without teams after the collapse of Ribble Rebellion and Saint Piran. But does this mean they’ve joined Alec Briggs’ London-based squad for the 2025 season?
The TEKKERZ CC name already carries weight in British crit racing. Rob Scott won the National Circuit Series in 2024, outduelling Bostock in a season-long battle that became one of the defining narratives of the summer. Briggs, a crit specialist himself, has built TEKKERZ into a sharp, dynamic unit, thriving on technical courses and fast finishes. Now, with Bostock and Wood listed as TEKKERZ riders on the British Cycling website, the team appears to be strengthening its hand even further.
Bostock’s form last year was electric. He won four of seven rounds in the National Circuit Series, pushing Scott all the way in the overall standings. His speed and racing intelligence make him one of the most complete crit riders in Britain. Wood, meanwhile, is a proven winner. The 2023 National Circuit Race Champion, a former track world champion, and a Paris 2024 Olympic silver medallist in the team pursuit, he has the pedigree to be a dominant force in crit racing if he commits to the format.
Yet Bostock has remained tight-lipped on his next move, adding to speculation that he could be heading to the US instead. He raced extensively there last year, gaining experience on the fast and aggressive American crit scene. His former Ribble Rebellion teammate Jim Brown has just signed with Golden State Blazers Pro Cycling. A move to the US would not be a surprise – teams like L39ION of Los Angeles offer a structured race calendar, financial backing, and an ever-growing audience for criterium racing.
For now, Bostock and Wood will roll out in TEKKERZ kit at the National Track Championships. Whether that marks the beginning of a long-term commitment or just a one-off ride remains to be seen. But in a winter of uncertainty for British domestic racing, one thing is clear—these are two of the most valuable free agents on the market. And wherever they land, they will shape the season ahead.
Featured image: SWpix.com
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