Smurfit Westrock confirm retained riders for 2026 season
Smurfit Westrock will retain seven riders as they head into the second year of their title sponsorship, with eight riders set to depart after a strong 2025 campaign
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‘A slap in the face’: UCI rule bars British Continental teams from Tour of Britain Women
Britain’s five women’s Continental squads could be locked out of their own national stage race from 2026, a “slap-in-the-face” consequence of new UCI rules that reserve WorldTour start-lists for WorldTeams and ProTeams only.
Lucy Harris interview: punching above her weight
Just over a year after wondering if she had a future in the sport, Lucy Harris returned to the CiCLE Classic and won it alone. The same course that marked her breakthrough in 2024 now confirmed her evolution — from privateer outsider to a rider shaping the race from the front.
Podcast | New World Disorder
The British Continental Podcast returns to explore UK domestic racing, team closures, and the future with riders James McKay and Lucy Gadd. Plus, Adam Howell’s rise from lockdown cyclist to race winner, a season review, and a preview of the East Cleveland Classic.