Riders
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Lucy Gadd journal #02: triumphs, turbulence and team transitions
Lucy Gadd recounts her eventful start to the 2024 season, including a challenging race at ANEXO CAMS CiCLE Classic and her success at Peaks…
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Joe Brookes journal #02: the art of perspective
Joe Brookes, an under-23 rider with AVC Aix-en-Provence, reflects on his mental and physical development in his first season in France
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Mattie Dodd journal #12: a domestic interlude
Mattie Dodd, a second-year under-23 rider for UCI Continental Tirol-KTM development team, shares his first experience of racing a National B and a not…
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Max Cushway journal #02: race wins, yellow jerseys and a change of nationality
Max Cushway reflects on race wins, yellow jerseys, and the small matter of a change of nationality…
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Journals 2024: introducing Alice McWilliam
Introducing Alice McWilliam, who switched from rowing to cycling after a back injury ended her rowing career. She now competes at the UCI Continental…
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Journals 2024: introducing Georgia Bullard
Georgia Bullard, a 23-year-old Doltcini-O’Shea rider, shares her journey from swimming to becoming a road racing enthusiast. She aims for consistency and success in…
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Joe Brookes journal #01: a beginner again
Joe Brookes, a young cyclist for French team AVC Aix-en-Provence, reflects on adapting to life in France and the challenges of racing in new…
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Mattie Dodd journal #11: racing in the rain
Second-year under-23 cyclist Mattie Dodd, supported by the Rayner Foundation, recounts a month of intense racing across five countries
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Patrick Fotheringham journal #01: better the devil you know
The spring weather brought challenges for Halesowen Academy rider Patrick Fotheringham, with two races cancelled due to extreme conditions, leaving him frustrated but determined…
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Max Cushway journal #01: “It’s ‘amateur’ Jim, but not as we know it….”
2024 journal contributor Max Cushway describes an intense start to the season, from training camps in Calpe to racing in the Basque Country and…
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Lucy Gadd journal #01: managing expectation and overcoming self-doubt
Lucy Gadd describes the uncertainty and self-doubt she felt ahead of 2024 season, and reflects post-race on the importance of confidence and trust in…
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Journals 2024: introducing Joe Brookes
Our newest journal contributor is Joe Brookes, a late convert to road racing, made a mark in 2023, excelling in National Road Series and…



