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 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.

by Jack Beavis September 8, 2025

Features Interviews

Kate Richardson interview: from despair to determination – a season reborn

After a year derailed by a hit-and-run crash, the collapse of her team and a winter spent battling self-doubt, Kate Richardson has emerged with a National Circuit Race title, a stage race win in Czechia and a renewed belief that the WorldTour – and even the Olympics – are within reach.

by Jack Beavis September 2, 2025

Comment Features

Six of the best: British riders looking to impress at the 2025 Lloyds Tour of Britain Men

The Lloyds Tour of Britain rolled out of Suffolk this morning with a striking first: no UK Continental teams on the start line. For two decades, the race has been a shop window for homegrown talent – from Geraint Thomas and Mark Cavendish to Zeb Kyffin and Rory Townsend – but in 2025, the Great Britain squad stands alone as the domestic pathway. We’ve picked out six Brits with a point to prove as they look to impress on home roads.