Cycling: Bostock in GB squad for track world championships

Manxman headed for China next week

Isle of Man rider, Matthew Bostock has been named in the Great Britain squad for this month's UCI Track World Championships.

The Manxman is one of 20 riders selected for the national side heading to the event in Shanghai, China from 14-18 October.

He's one of six competitors chosen for the Men's Endurance lineup alongside Henry Hobbs, Noah Hobbs, Mark Stewart, Ethan Vernon and Ollie Wood.

Bostock heads into the championships after an unforgettable summer on the track in which he won gold for the Isle of Man in the Men's 40km Points Race at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Outside of that, he has also claimed multiple British titles in track disciplines during 2026 so far.

The championships are due to be broadcast on BBC iPlayer and BBC Two each day from 14-18 October.

You can view the qualifying and race schedule HERE.

The full Great Britain squad for the 2026 UCI Track World Championships is listed below:

Great Britain squad for 2026 UCI Track World Championships (14-18 October in Shanghai, China)

Men's Sprint

Harry Ledingham-Horn
Ed Lowe
Matt Richardson
Joe Truman

Women's Sprint

Sophie Capewell
Emma Finucane
Rhianna Parris-Smith
Lowri Thomas

Men's Endurance

Matthew Bostock
Henry Hobbs
Noah Hobbs
Mark Stewart
Ethan Vernon
Ollie Wood

Women's Endurance

Megan Barker
Erin Boothman
Millie Couzens
Josie Knight
Abi Miller
Anna Morris