Alex Murphy claimed the biggest victory of his career with a decisive climb to the line at the 2026 Portsdown Classic, as an all under-23 podium marked a telling start to the British domestic road racing season, Sunday 8 February 2026.
After winning the British junior road race title in 2024, Oliver Dawson’s pathway did not follow the expected script. Speaking at the JAKROO Handsling launch, he reflects on Italy, the U23 bottleneck and the value of recalibration.
The BUCS Road Race Championships will return in 2026, with the University of Exeter Cycling Club confirmed as host once again – this time on the new Woodbury Circuit.
Wheelbase CabTech Castelli have confirmed their 2026 squad following British Cycling’s announcement of the Elite Development Teams, retaining a proven core that delivered major domestic successes last season while adding three young riders as longer-term development prospects.