Squad claims seven gold medals and three world records at season opener

Expert insights into the top teams, key races and riders to watch in the year ahead

Want to know what it takes to be a Winter Olympian? We catch up with three of Britain’s medal prospects as they get ready for Milan-Cortina 2026, one of the greatest shows on earth.

NATIONAL CHAMPION AND 1950s RACING PIONEER

As WorldTour wheels get rolling, we break down the riders, teams and races to look out for this year

New UCI rules barring Continental teams from Women’s WorldTour races risk stunting rider development, shrinking pelotons and undermining the sport’s fragile growth. Owen Rogers assesses what’s at stake