Jessie Walker leaves team

Matrix Fitness Pro Cycling was thrilled to announce the signing of American cyclist Heather Fischer for the upcoming season. Fischer’s attacking style and impressive performances had been on display throughout the European racing circuit that year, where she had been a key member of the formidable USA National Team. Fischer’s season had begun with a…

This was a fascinating opinion piece for a number of reasons. As well as giving an insight into what the team was trying to achieve, it also laid out a framework for other teams keen on promoting women’s cycle racing, including realistic expenditure and what could hopefully be gained in return. Almost exactly 2 years…

Sarah Connolly – ‘There’s been a lot of talk this week about the various races that have gained UCI status at short notice, and with it the chance to win valuable UCI and Olympic qualification points.  Various “surprise” races have appeared on the UCI women’s calendar since the 2015 season has started, and while it’s…

In this series of articles, we hope to give you a little more of an insight into our Olympic hopefuls. First up is Elinor Barker, who progressed through the British Cycling academy system to become World Junior Time Trial Champion in 2012. This success came just 45 days after Laura Trott, now Elinor’s team mate at Matrix p/b Corley…

The team took their riders to Limoux for periods of very structured training and team building. One of the components of running the most successful UK women’s team there has ever been. This was a write up at the time giving an insight into the great experience felt by everyone. My coach is Chris Georgas…

Thoughts on the Aviva Tour – the biggest stage race in women’s cycling The AVIVA Tour is the biggest stage race in women’s cycling in our opinion. It’s not only the huge prize money and unrivalled organisational standards, but mainly the media focus on the race. This translates into an opportunity for the team to springboard into…