British BMX continues to reign supreme across Europe. One year after Kieran Reilly’s triumph, his compatriot Dylan Hessey has claimed the continental crown at the UEC BMX Freestyle European Championships in Eindhoven. The 22-year-old rider stunned the crowd at the Area 51 Skatepark, producing a breathtaking second run that scored 95.20 to take gold ahead of Croatia’s Marin Rantes and Russian-born neutral athlete Nikita Fominov. In the women’s event, defending European champion Sasha Pardoe added yet another medal to her growing collection, clinching bronze after an extremely competitive final. Read more Read More
In Kigali, Rwanda, British cycling experienced a landmark moment. Harry Hudson became the very first Briton to win the men’s junior road race world title. At just 18 years old, the Harrogate Nova Race rider delivered an astonishing solo performance, holding off the chasing pack on the brutal final climbs of the Rwandan capital. Behind him, France’s Johan Blanc and Poland’s Jan Michal Jackowiak completed the podium, but the day belonged to a rider who dared to attack, who suffered, and who clung on to deliver a piece of history for his country. Read more Read More
For the first time in the history of the UCI Road World Championships, the Women’s Under-23 time trial was held as a stand-alone event, giving young riders genuine international recognition. High above Kigali in Rwanda, it was Britain’s Zoe Bäckstedt who seized this landmark moment. Lining up as the hot favourite, she utterly demolished the opposition over a testing 22.6km course, pulling on yet another rainbow jersey after a performance of sheer dominance. Read more Read More
From 21 to 28 September 2025, Kigali will host the 2025 UCI Road World Championships for the very first time. This historic rendezvous on African soil will see Great Britain line up with a 25-strong squad, blending established headline names with young riders who already boast international medals. On what is being billed as one of the toughest editions ever, with brutal elevation gains across the routes, the British team will be banking on the balance between experience and youth to shine. Read more Read More
The future of British track cycling will take centre stage from 15 to 20 July in Anadia, Portugal, as 33 promising young athletes gear up to represent the United Kingdom at the 2025 UEC Junior and U23 European Track Championships. This competition has become a key stepping stone on the path to Olympic success. For some riders, it will mark their first experience on the international stage; for others, already world or European medallists, it is a chance to cement their status as rising stars. Read more Read More
