NEWS: @santiniuk Sponsors Scotia Series!
The @scotiaseries is Scotland’s road racing series for women. Revamped for 2026, with a focus on providing fun competition for all female road racers in Scotland, including those new to racing.
Series rankings will include a breakdown by age category (Junior, Senior, Master 40 and Master 50) as well as overall and a combined club/team ranking, giving something for all riders to compete for. Events include a variety of courses, distances and formats, in some stunning areas of Scotland.
The series will be supported by Italian Cycling Apparel experts Santini – who will provide two leaders’ jerseys handed out at every round.
Sponsor SANTINI is proud to support Scotia. They say "Grassroots racing is at the heart of @santini_cycling ethos inspiring riders and bringing communities together."
"We applaud Scotia's can-do attitude. Whether you're an out and out beginner to future champion Scotia Series is for you."
"Enjoy the Friendship and of course the racing!"
WEBSITE: .uk/events/scottish-national-events/scotia-series/
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PORTSDOWN CLASSIC: Photos from @gadsby_pics (Howard Gadsby)
The misty morning fog hung over Portsdown hill, but the racers didn't seem to notice, or at least didn't have time to. They were busy hurting themselves in the first National B road race of the season around the hilly course above Portsmouth, in the Portsdown Classic. An early break was formed and held a good gap despite the group chasing hard, and Alex Murphy stayed away with the leaders before jumping away for the win on the final climb.
More photos here: /Cycling-galleries
BRITISH WINNER! Setmana Ciclista Valenciana --- 19-year-old Cat Ferguson has the fastest legs in Valencia, Demi Vollering retains leader's jersey
(via Sporza) Britain's Cat Ferguson won the second stage of the Setmana Ciclista Valenciana in a peloton sprint on Friday. The 115-kilometer stage in and around Villarreal ended in a peloton sprint despite three climbs along the way. A breakaway by Lieke Nooijen (Visma-Lease a Bike), Talia Appleton (Liv AlUla Jayco), and Sigrid Ytterhus Haugset (Uno-X Mobility) was neutralized in the final phase by the efforts of Lidl-Trek, which had hoped for a sprint victory for Elisa Balsamo.
However, after a crash in her sprint train in the penultimate kilometer, the Italian top favorite was ultimately unable to sprint. Cat Ferguson won the sprint by a few bike lengths, ahead of Italian women Letizia Paternoster (Liv AlUla Jayco) and Letizia Borghesi (AG Insurance-Soudal).
For Ferguson, it was her second victory of the season, following a round of the Challenge Mallorca at the end of January. At 19, the British talent already has no fewer than seven professional victories. In 2024, she won twice at the professional level in Belgium as a junior, in Binche-Chimay-Binche and a stage of the Tour du Semois.
European champion Demi Vollering remains in the lead in Valencia, following her solo victory in Thursday's opening stage. Two stages remain in the Setmana Ciclista Valenciana. Saturday will be the toughest, with the second half of the race featuring the 15-kilometer climb of Port de Tudons.
BRITS
1. Cat Ferguson
7. Millie Couzens
13. Imogen Wolff
19. Alice Towers
62. Lauren Dickson
91. Anna Henderson
112. Becky Storrie
121. Eilidh Shaw
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RIDERS
Junior Women
- Seren Thomas
- Ruby Isaac (British champ)
- Gabby McHugh
- Megan Cherry
- Eloise Ward
- Emer Heverin
- Melanie Rowe
- Rose Lewis
- Aalia Clay
- Zoe Roche
Junior Men
- Alex Coles
- Gus Dutton
- Milo Wills
- Shane O'Brien
- Sam De La Mare
- Albie Jones
- Harley Widdowson
- Leon Atkins
- Aaron Cocker
- Dan Davies
- Milo De La Mare
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COMING EVENTS: The Gifford Road Races will return to the East Lothian village for three exciting races that marks the start of the Scottish season on Saturday 28th March.
The 2026 edition of the event will again have three races, with racing opportunities for all open and female riders.
The morning opens with our regional Race - this is for Category 3 and 4 riders - and will be held over four laps of our 8 mile circuit. If you’re a male rider new to road racing then this would be a great opportunity to test your mettle over 50 kilometres of racing.
Lunchtime sees our Female race, which will also be held over four laps of the flattish circuit. This is open to all female riders - and with it forming part of the new-look Scotia Race Series - we’d highly recommend trying this out if you want to try road racing.
With prizes for experienced and novice riders, you’ll be racing for every place - no matter if you’re vying for the win or looking to finish your first race.
There is no need to have a race licence as you can get a day licence on the day, all you need is a British Cycling membership!
The afternoon sees our elite race, for experienced open riders, over 9 laps or 120km, as part of the Alba Series it sees the best riders in Scotland and some from England compete to take the first big road race of the season. As a National B race, it’s open to all riders of 3rd Category and above.
There will be cash prizes to the top 6 in each race, as well as various other prizes for Under 18 riders and Masters riders (aged over 40). Reduced rate entry for all races is also available to students, juniors and women!
PORTSDOWN CLASSIC - more photos, this time from John Pierce, a race so foggy, it was nearly called off. Race was won by Alex Murphy from Matthew Gilmour and Jack Baldie. Photos show the NEG doing their job too keeping the riders safe.
1. Alex Murphy (U23)
2. Matthew Gilmour (U23)
3. Jack Baldie (U23)
4. Nathan Levitt (U23)
5. Simon Alexander
6. Joshua Horsfield
7. Archie Wright (U23)
8. George Watch (U23)
9. Clay Davies
10. Leon Atkins (Junior)
11. Gus Dutton (Junior)
12. Matthew Fletcher (Junior)
13. Bobby Buenfeld (U23)
14. Barnabas Pickford
15. Jacob Mauger (Junior)
16. Hamish Johnstone
17. Oscar Pratt (U23)
18. Toby Tombs (Junior)
19. Edwin Boyle (Junior)
20. George Whitlock
21. Harvey Thomas (U23)
22. Luke Barfoot
23. Oscar Hoult (U23)
24. Angus Collard (U23)
25. Lucas Lillistone (Junior)
26. Gabriel Turner
27. Harrison Hendy (Junior)
28. Sidney Dutton (U23)
29. Jack Bartholomew
30. Tommy Stroud (U23)
31. Arthur Tye
32. Loris Cains (Junior)
33. Huw Watkins (U23)
34. Jack Lockwood
35. Huw Cressey-Rodgers (U23)
36. Oliver Curd
37. Milo Clarke (Junior)
38. Ben Goodwin
39. Zach Walters (U23)
40. Luca Geddes Gasco (Junior)
41. Jordan Giles
42. Archie Waller
43. William Deely
44. Mohammad Ganjkhanlou
45. Isaac Dutton (U23)
46. William Jewitt
47. Kaleb Herbert (U23)
48. Oscar Hutchings
49. Thomas Heal
50. Seth Davey (Junior)
51. Robin Mould
52. Thomas Doig
53. Charlie Hoy
54. Lui Pollastrone
55. Sam Crofts
56. Reuben Dando
57. Joe Reeves
58. David Roper
59. Otto Allison (Junior)
60. Alice McWilliam
61. Richard Santhouse
62. Will Barham
63. Tobias Bartlett
64. Owain Williams
65. Sam Fox
66. Ollie Smith
67. Devon Badman
Photos: John Pierce (Photographer Cyclisme). PhotoSport International. uk usa asia
TEAM NEWS: The @ribbleoutliers Outliers are back for 2026 following a breakthrough debut season which delivered over 20 podiums, including gold medals at UCI World Series and Gravel Earth events.
The team's roster is growing from six to seven riders this year with the additions of Abi Smith and Josie Millard. After four years competing in the Women’s UCI WorldTour, Abi brings a wealth of experience, with six national titles spanning road, time trial, track, hill climbing and gravel. The current British National Gravel Time Trial Champion enters the fold ready to take on her first full season dedicated to gravel racing.
Josie joins the team following a highly unconventional route into cycling. A former professional skateboarder and the first woman to be named European Skateboarder of the Year, Josie has swapped four wheels for two and is now fully committed to gravel. The 2026 season marks her first year as a professional cyclist. Abi and Josie will be joined by five more athletes who are returning for the second season, bringing a mix of proven winners, former road professionals, and emerging talent:
-- Metheven Bond – Stepping up from semi-pro to chase his first professional podium
-- Harry Tanfield – Former WorldTour pro and current British National Gravel Time Trial Champion.
-- Ben Thomas – Four-time national champion and instrumental team contributor
-- Sophie Wright – 2025 Gravel Suisse winner and the UK's top-performing women’s gravel racer
-- Jenson Young - 2025 Three Peaks champion and UCI Gravel Wales (Graen) gold medallist
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