Riders
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Iona Mitchell journal #04: life on borrowed rollers
In a weekend of ice-cream mishaps, borrowed kit and back-of-the-van logistics, London Academy’s Iona Mitchell finds herself at the heart of the chaos —…
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Mattie Dodd journal #17: heat, heroes and hard lessons
Breakaways with WorldTour stars, searing Italian heat and a sprint slip at GP Poggiana mark a month of hard racing and near misses as…
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Iona Mitchell journal #03: from sofa sulks to sprint finishes
From sofa sulks to sprint finishes, Iona Mitchell’s latest rider journal captures the messy, funny, and unexpectedly joyful side of domestic racing.
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Mattie Dodd journal #16: hill-climb mayhem, Nationals carnage, Austrian ambition
Brass bands in Vorarlberg, Swiss switchbacks and a bruising Nationals leave Mattie with solid top-20s and a narrow escape from that Aberystwyth pile-up. Now back in…
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Iona Mitchell journal #02: legs, lies and traffic lights
Iona Mitchell is back with her second dispatch from the sharp end of domestic racing. This time, it’s all about midweek mind games and…
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Iona Mitchell journal #01: from Banbury bruises to Palace panic
Say hello to Iona Mitchell – our newest voice at The British Continental. Her first diary is a punchy, laugh-out-loud dive into the true…
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Mattie Dodd journal #15: back from illness – rediscovering rhythm and racing joy
After months sidelined by illness, Mattie’s finally back in action—and he’s got stories to tell. From unexpected gravel adventures to slippery Slovenian roads and…
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Joe Brookes journal #06: a year in France, a future to chase
Joe Brookes reflects on the transition from racing to rest. From sprinting at Paris-Tours U23 to staring at a blank training calendar, the shift…
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Patrick Fotheringham journal #04: why organising a bike race isn’t as hard as it seems
In his fourth journal entry, Patrick Fotheringham reflects on his experience of organising the Nick Clayton Memorial Road Race, framing it as not just…
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Lucy Gadd journal #05: rest, reflection, reconnection
In this reflection on the cycling ‘off season,’ Lucy delves into the importance of taking time to rest and recharge after a tough race…
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Georgia Bullard journal #03: big girls don’t cry
Georgia Bullard dives into the highs and lows of the sport, revealing why, for cyclists, passion and resilience are inseparable – and why, despite…
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Joe Brookes journal #05: crashes, comebacks, and the season’s close
Joe Brookes reflects on a rollercoaster ride that saw him bounce back from a crash in Italy, navigate a series of setbacks at the…
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