It always seemed inevitable, and now it has finally happened – in the space of a few frustrated business meetings, the course of what is arguably the most important gravel race in the UK has taken a major and irrevocable steer.
You may have seen the news earlier this week that the British Gravel Championships will be run, or at least overseen, by British Cycling from now on. The original organiser, Red On Sports, has walked away from the event after failing to agree terms with BC, and while it could continue to run its own separate championships, Red On understandably decided that having two competing events (and champions) is not in anyone's best interests.
