After Cold Dark North’s January appeal for financial backing was published on The British Continental, Topp Cycling have stepped in to support the Proper Northern Road Race at Capernwray this April — securing the race’s prize fund and reinforcing its place as one of the North’s defining National B contests. Entries are now open.
After fourteen years near Winchester, the PNE National B has fallen from the calendar due to circuit risk issues, with the historic Severn Bridge Road Race also not returning this season
What appeared to be an early-season loss for the South West has quickly become a revival story, as the Royal Navy Cup is reinstated on the same date and with the same format after riders moved to save the event.
The Royal Navy Cup will not take place in 2026 after the South West Road Race Working Group confirmed it has been unable to secure an organiser, halting the young National B event ahead of what would have been its third edition.