British Cycling confirms 2026 Elite Development Teams
British Cycling has confirmed its Elite Development Teams for 2026, with churn rather than contraction in the men’s cohort, continuity on the women’s side.
British Cycling has confirmed its Elite Development Teams for 2026, with churn rather than contraction in the men’s cohort, continuity on the women’s side.
The wait is over. On Sunday, 8 February, the British domestic road racing season begins above Portsmouth Harbour with the return of the Portsdown Classic – a race with heritage, heart, and a habit of offering early answers.
As the domestic women’s calendar continues to evolve, the British Women’s Team Cup returns for 2026 with a tighter, five-round National B series — reaffirming the value of team racing, repetition and collective development.
The pathway to UCI Continental status exists, but for teams attempting to navigate it, the signals can feel unclear. In the first part of a two-part interview, JAKROO Handsling managers David Streule and Tony Poole discuss ambition, access and why — from their perspective — understanding readiness in British men’s road racing has been difficult.




