British Harry Hudson Wins Historic Junior Men's Road Race World Title

Harry Hudson became the first British male world champion in the junior men's road race at the UCI Road World Championships held in Kigali, Rwanda. He executed a decisive solo attack approximately 35 kilometers from the finish on a challenging 119-km hilly circuit, maintaining his lead despite intense pursuit and crossing the line 16 seconds ahead of France's Johan Blanc and Poland's Jan Michal Jackowiak. Hudson's win was part of a historic day for the British team, which also saw teammates Max Hinds and Matthew Peace finish in fourth and fifth place respectively, marking the best British result in the event's history. Known as a strong climber, Hudson attributed his success to seizing a moment when others hesitated on a steep climb. His victory was celebrated by British cycling legend Mark Cavendish and highlighted as part of Britain's growing strength and development in junior cycling categories. Additionally, Hudson has signed with Lidl-Trek Future Racing from 2026, signaling his progression into higher levels of professional cycling.