Rod Ismay has a passion (some would say obsession) for the Tour de France. Fortunately Rod’s issues found their natural home when his native Yorkshire became the host for the 2014 Grand Départ. Rod al...

With churches and bells a firm feature in Le Tour de France, it may come as little surprise that bellringers feature in one of the central panels of The Bayeux Tapestry. Scene 26 sees the funeral o…

La Vuelta is one of the leading cycling races in the international calendar. 21 stages, three weeks of competition between August and September, and more than 3,000 km covering the Spanish geography, ...

The roadsides were packed with people last night. Either watching the eclipse or getting a space early for next year’s Tour de France Femmes in the Peak District. The Femmes will race past Ho…

What a great evening, seeing the UK’s top cyclists racing on the roads that cross my cycle to work. There were huge crowds and a great atmosphere. It was a fine appetiser for next year’…

After a great night watching the 2025 races, I’m excited to be signing the riders sheet for 2026. OK, it’s for the Community Ride, not the race, but it’s a big step closer than my…

The famous artefact depicting events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England will go on display in September.

The riders competing in the 2026 Lloyd’s Tour of Britain Women will face the longest race in the event’s history, with a total distance of almost 650km, across the five stages.