Harry Hudson

Chinese bikes and components galore, 21mm tyres and rim brakes FTW: some of the most intriguing bikes and set-ups from the 2025 National Hill Climb Championships

It wasn't just weight savings on display at the soggy 2025 National Hill Climb Championships, as riders all the way up to the top step of the podium demonstrated that you don't always have to spend big to go very fast uphill

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Check out the Chinese bike that Harry Hudson rode to World Champs gold

British rider’s Quick Pro AR:One, built around a £1,500 frameset, weighed in at just 6.83kg, although you could go much lighter

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“I’m angry with myself”: Mohoric regrets not learning more about sportswashing at World Championships; More races threatened by Israel-Premier Tech’s participation; Brit Hudson wins junior Worlds; + more on the live blog

It's Friday, and Callum's turn to shepherd you through to the weekend with whatever cycling stories and titbits he can get his hands on

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“Ban him from all races!” Police motorbike rider swerves and blocks cyclist sprinting for win at chaotic junior Liège-Bastogne-Liège, as furious team slams “shameful” race organisers

Cannibal–Victorious have lodged a complaint with the UCI after their rider Leander De Gendt was narrowly beaten by promising British teenager Harry Hudson in a controversial, moto-impacted sprint on La Redoute

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