On Sunday I headed over to the International Rutland–Melton CiCLE Classic to photograph some of the riders.
20th edition of the race — and it came down to rider strength and strategy
🥇 Otto Van Zanden @ottovanzanden
🥈 Thomas Armstrong
🥉 Magnus Kirebtus Nielsen
“I’m not a very good sprinter, but I know after almost five hours of racing I have the same numbers as the first hour.”
Otto Van Zanden (Azerion Villa Valkenburg) on the closing metres of the 2026 Rutland–Melton CiCLE Classic, where he came round Tom Armstrong (Wheelbase CabTech Castelli) for the first road race victory of his career.
Round 1 of the Open Rapha Super-League did not disappoint.
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Cicle Classic Carnage! Hope everyone was okay! 😬
Absolute chaos from start to finish, well done @tarmstrong94 on 2nd place! 🫡
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Five of many.
A new champion is guaranteed at Sunday’s Rutland–Melton CiCLE Classic, and the field is as open as the race has ever been. Mathis Avondts (Azerion Villa Valkenburg), Matt Bostock (RCC Racing), Tom Martin (Wheelbase CabTech Castelli), Danylo Riwnyj (Foran CT), and Matt King (Atom 6) all have a genuine case. So do plenty of others.
Who’s your pick?
The full riders-to-watch guide and provisional startlist are on the site now (link in bio).
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The ultimate cycling refeshment? Taste the atmosphere of Spring Classics cycling at all 'great races'. There at 'De Ronde', and in a weeks time once again at Rutland International CiCLE Classic.
A record 35 teams identified today will take the start at the 20th edition of the Sigma Sports/Schwalbe UK Rutland international CICLE Classic on Sunday 26th April.
Creditted as the 'Best UK race' in 2025, can you afford to miss it in 2026?
