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Course analysis, event preparation, and training advice for UK sportive cyclists.

Time for a season review: the plan was probably never the problem
Cycling7 September 2026

Time for a season review: the plan was probably never the problem

Anyone can generate a training plan now. What still changes riders is understanding how their own body responds. A season review for cyclists who did the work and want to know why it did or didn’t show up.

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British National Time Trial Championships 2026: Lampeter, Wales
Cycling13 June 2026

British National Time Trial Championships 2026: Lampeter, Wales

Course analysis of the 2026 British National Time Trial Championships in Lampeter, Ceredigion on Thursday 25 June.

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Witheridge Grand Prix Course Analysis: Devon's New National Road Series Race
Cycling10 July 2025

Witheridge Grand Prix Course Analysis: Devon's New National Road Series Race

A complete course preview of the inaugural Witheridge Grand Prix — Devon's first National Road Series race in over 30 years. Key climbs, stem notes, and tactical breakdown.

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Cycling29 June 2025

2025 British National Road Race Championships Course Preview

The 2025 British National Road Race Championships in Aberystwyth: big and small circuits, key climbs, technical sections and route links.

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Cycling26 June 2025

2025 British National Time Trial Championships Course Preview

Course preview of the 2025 British National Time Trial Championships in Aberaeron, including race distances, route links and the Rhiw Goch climb.

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Cycling8 June 2025

Halesowen Academy National British U23 2025 Road Race Course Analysis

Halesowen Academy Road Race preview: the British under-23 series circuit, Castlemorton Common, stem notes and the uphill Hollybush Church finish.

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Cycling8 June 2025

Tour of Britain Women 2025 Stage 4 Course Analysis

The Glasgow finale of the Tour of Britain Women 2025: ten city-centre laps, intermediate sprints and a course suited to sprinters.

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Tour of Britain Women 2025 Stage 3 Course Analysis
Cycling7 June 2025

Tour of Britain Women 2025 Stage 3 Course Analysis

Stage 3 course preview around Kelso: Dingleton, Dunion Hill, the outer and inner loops, technical approaches and detailed stem notes.

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Tour of Britain Women 2025 Stage 2 Course Analysis
Cycling6 June 2025

Tour of Britain Women 2025 Stage 2 Course Analysis

Stage 2 course analysis from Hartlepool to Saltburn: rolling Tees Valley roads, the Redcar circuit and the decisive Saltburn Bank finish.

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Tour of Britain Women 2025 Stage 1 Course Analysis
Cycling5 June 2025

Tour of Britain Women 2025 Stage 1 Course Analysis

Stage 1 course preview from Dalby Forest to Redcar: North York Moors climbs, technical sections, coastal run-in and stem notes.

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Tour of Norway Women 2025 Stage 2 Course Analysis
Cycling1 June 2025

Tour of Norway Women 2025 Stage 2 Course Analysis

The Stavanger finale of the Tour of Norway Women 2025: Grisabakken, narrow approaches, intermediate sprints and technical finishing roads.

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Tour of Norway Women 2025 Stage 1 Course Analysis
Cycling31 May 2025

Tour of Norway Women 2025 Stage 1 Course Analysis

Tour of Norway Women Stage 1 preview: Solbakk Heia, the main loop and the decisive finishing circuit, with course maps and stem notes.

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Tour de Feminin 2025 Stage 4 Course Analysis
Cycling18 May 2025

Tour de Feminin 2025 Stage 4 Course Analysis

The final stage of Tour de Feminin 2025: large and small circuits, repeated climbs and tactical notes for the Lusatian Mountains finale.

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The Gralloch 2025 Course Analysis
Cycling17 May 2025

The Gralloch 2025 Course Analysis

A detailed preview of The Gralloch 2025: 111 km of gravel racing, decisive climbs, technical descents, start times and stem notes.

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Tour de Feminin 2025 Stage 3 Course Analysis
Cycling17 May 2025

Tour de Feminin 2025 Stage 3 Course Analysis

Tour de Feminin Stage 3 preview: two demanding laps, key climbs, narrow roads and the technical run-in to Rumburk.

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Tour de Feminin 2025 Stage 2 Course Analysis
Cycling16 May 2025

Tour de Feminin 2025 Stage 2 Course Analysis

Course analysis and stem notes for Tour de Feminin Stage 2, covering the large circuits, four peaks, narrow approaches and final climbs.

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Tour de Feminin 2025: Race Preview & Stage 1 TTT
Cycling15 May 2025

Tour de Feminin 2025: Race Preview & Stage 1 TTT

The four-stage Tour de Feminin 2025 and its opening team time trial: course notes, key climbs, race format and links to every stage.

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Grand Prix du Morbihan Féminin 2025 Course Analysis
Cycling10 May 2025

Grand Prix du Morbihan Féminin 2025 Course Analysis

A detailed course analysis of the 2025 Grand Prix du Morbihan Féminin, including the nine decisive climbs, large and small circuits, and key race tactics.

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