Nov 4, 2011

Ben secures his first UCI points (Orange Monkey Cannondale) It has been hard season.  Moving up to Elite from the Junior ranks has meant starting most races from the back of the field and it has been a steep learning curve, competing directly against the best riders in the UK and the World. Overall I had been pretty pleased with my first senior season, securing my first race win at Elite level and putting together some consistent finishes in...

Oct 17, 2011

In what has been a great year for British Cycling both nationally and internationally, RUTrainingToday talks to one of the South West’s best exports in professional cycling. Fresh off the back of a top 5 in the Tour of Britain where he smashed the field into submission on the hills, Jon Tiernan-Locke takes time out to build up a rider profile for us and answer a few of our questions. Hailing from Plymouth, Jon is the latest rider from the...

Aug 16, 2011

RACE REPORT BY CARLA HAINES U23 All ready my final World Cup of the Year had come around so fast. It only seemed like yesterday I was competing in my first International Race at Dalby Forest, Yorkshire in May! . I had quite a lot of mixed emotions for this race. For a start I was wearing the National Jersey for the first time; not just in any race but a World Cup! It was going to be recognised by many people such as other riders, Teams and also...

Aug 14, 2011

Fast racing is rare in amateur racing in the U.K, usually the format is race for a bit a break goes some guys chase for a bit get frustrated and then its game over. However, this race was different with the Olympic Test event taking the best UK teams to London for a well deserved shoeing!  Although as it proved an amateur field for an amateur race does not mean easier racing, it just means that more riders feel that they are in with a chance...

Aug 5, 2011

Having previously won a National road title (Masters 35-39 in 2008), I’m more than aware of just how much focus it takes and how so many factors can determine the outcome. Having been so close to winning the Master’s event in 2005 & 06 (leading a 3 up sprint with 100m to go both times only to get passed by both my poursuvants), it can really begin to get you down, knowing that you’re as good as the rest of the guys your age...