Cycling

At the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Ballerup, 21-year-old British cyclist Josh Charlton stunned the cycling world by breaking the individual pursuit world record over 4 km. During the qualifying rounds, Charlton clocked an astonishing time of 3 minutes, 59.304 seconds, becoming just the third rider in history to break the mythical four-minute barrier. In doing so, he erased the previous record of 3:59.636, set by Italy’s Filippo Ganna in 2022. Read more Read More
British Cycling has recently announced the selection of 23 athletes who will be representing Team GB at the 2024 UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Denmark, set to take place from October 16 to 20. This competition promises to be a pivotal event for the team, with a strong selection of young athletes marking the return of track cycling to the international stage after a highly successful performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where British riders secured a total of eight medals on the track. Read more Read More
She had already made headlines a few weeks ago at the Junior World Track Cycling Championships in China, winning two gold medals, one individual and the other as part of the team. Cat Ferguson repeated her success, but this time on the road, winning two new titles, solidifying her position as the best young cyclist in the world. Read more Read More
British BMX freestyle continues to dominate the international scene. At the 2024 European Championships in Cadenazzo, Switzerland, the team once again showcased its superiority with standout performances. Victories from Kieran Reilly in the men’s event and Sasha Pardoe in the women’s, combined with promising results from Jude Jones and Elsa Rendall Todd, highlight the rise of Britain’s next generation of talent. Read more Read More
From August 21 to 25, the world’s best young track cyclists gathered in Luoyang, China. As is often the case in track cycling competitions, the British team finished at the top of the medal table. However, the results varied significantly between the men’s and women’s events, particularly in terms of gold medals. Read more Read More