Jack Beavis

Writer specialising in cycling available on a freelance / full-time basis. Contact me through my own site: chocolatechainring.co.uk for more info

by Jack Beavis September 4, 2026

Interviews

First through the door: Alex Foster and Cycling Sheffield’s new generation

Two seasons of injury and illness gave Alex Foster little to show for Dave Coulson’s patience. He takes an 11-point lead into Sunday’s U23 Open National Road Series finale, and tells Jack Beavis why he almost didn’t let himself hope for it.

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by British Conti and Jack Beavis September 4, 2026

Features Previews

2026 Chas Messenger Trophy: preview and startlist

Alexander Foster carries the U23 Open National Road Series lead into Sunday’s finale at Astwood on the worst run of form of his season, with three riders still able to take it off him.

by Jack Beavis August 18, 2026

Features Interviews

‘You’ve got to be pragmatic’ – how a cancelled French stage race sent Cycling Sheffield to Belgium

When a red weather warning cancelled the Tour des Deux-Sèvres with Cycling Sheffield already en route, team manager Dave Coulson turned the van around and pointed it at Belgium’s kermesses instead. He talks to Jack Beavis about improvisation, development, and what a warming Europe means for British teams racing abroad.

by Jack Beavis and British Conti August 14, 2026

Features Previews Rapha Super League

2026 North Yorkshire Grand Prix: preview and startlists

The Rapha Super-League and the National Road Series both reach their final round at Ampleforth on Sunday. Morven Yeoman has one title already; 13 points cover Oliver Wood and Tom Armstrong in the open league, and 18 separate the top two in the women’s series.