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 October 23, 2025

Previews

2025 RTTC National Hill Climb Championship: preview

Cowbells, crowds and courage. As over 400 riders take on Matlock’s fearsome Bank Road for the 2025 RTTC National Hill Climb Championships, The British Continental joins two-time champion Dan Evans to explore the event’s raw beauty, rich history and the riders ready to carve their names into British cycling folklore.

by Jack Beavis October 19, 2025

Features Interviews

From cigarettes to the stripes: Harry Macfarlane’s climb to the top

He smoked, drank and drifted — until a bike ride changed everything. A year after claiming the National Hill Climb title, MacFarlane reflects on transformation, freedom and finding his way uphill.

by Jack Beavis October 8, 2025

Interviews

Alexandre Mayer interview: a Mauritian’s road from Britain to the big time

After making his name on the British scene with Saint Piran and Foran, Mauritian rider Alexandre Mayer has stepped up to the Spanish ProTeam Burgos Burpellet BH. He reflects on his unlikely route to the pros, the lessons learned on UK roads, and representing Africa on cycling’s biggest stage.

by Jack Beavis September 14, 2025

Features Interviews

Harry Hudson interview: the Sheffield climber chasing a pro career

At just 18, Sheffield climber Harry Hudson has already conquered Liège-Bastogne-Liège Juniors, soloed to victory at the CiCLE Classic and tested himself against Europe’s best at Valromey – now, as he prepares to step into the U23 ranks, he is focused not on the spotlight but on the simple ambition of turning talent into a career.