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First Blood - Does Your Body Need An Mot?

With Rambo-esque pluck, CW’s David Bradford lances a finger and spills blood in the name of journalistic enquiry — namely, do cyclists benefit from biomarker testing?

Dr Hutch

The ever-modest Doc tries to explain the magnitude of his cycling exploits to a vaguely interested civilian

Thomas Takes Confidence From Alps Domination

Welshman grows into role of Tour leader

Quintana Goes Awol

Despite making the Tour his primary focus for 2018, the Colombian hasn’t looked the rider he once was

Feeling The Heat

While fans sought the shade in France’s record-breaking heat, the peloton had to adopt other measures to avoid succumbing

The Bigger They Are...

After a short, winless Tour and a public dressing down from his DS, John  Woodhouse asks ‘what’s next for Marcel Kittel?’

5mm Allen Key

A classic tool that remains unbeaten in its versatility

Continental Goes Tubeless With New Grand Prix 5000

Michelle Arthurs-Brennan rolls out on the tubeless version of the GP 4000’s successor

Inside The Mind Of A Mile-Muncher

Transcontinental race winner James Hayden talks to fellow TCR rider Richard Abraham about what it takes to ride and win one of the toughest adventure races on earth

Belgians Beat The Brits In Crawley

Anna Kay triumphs in women’s National Trophy round

Belper BC

Simon Warren joins a Derbyshire outfit for a wind-assisted spin

Winter Turbo Sessions Of The Stars

A winter on the turbo isn’t the merriest prospect — but big gains are on offer provided you do focused, effective sessions. Here, Rebecca Charlton garners nine killer workouts from pro riders and coaches

Norfolk To Host National Championships

Closed-road sportive unveiled to support Norwich-based races in 2019, writes Owen Rogers

Britain's Best Bike Mechanic

Earlier this year we asked for your help to find Britain’s Best Bike Mechanic. After we tallied the nominations, the three finalists did battle for the coveted title

Uran Back Among The Big Hitters

Resurgent Colombian enjoying return to form in the mountains

Parc Des Princes

It is 50 years since the Parisian venue hosted the finale of the Tour de France

The Chamois Insert

Are you sitting comfortably? Then Kevin Raymond will begin...

Ribble Pro Cycling Set To Step Up To Continental Level

One Pro Womens team wont be lining up in 2019.

The 100 Climbs Challenge

Simon Warren discovers how his book on Britains best climbs inspired three amateurs to take on a challenge bigger than the Tour de France.

Raft Of British Riders Still Hunting For Contracts

Ex-Sky rider Jon Dibben and former Dimension Data rider Scott Thwaites yet to finalise deals

Brooklyn Cycling Team

The Italian team’s ‘Captain America’ jersey lit up the 1970s peloton

Dr Hutch

Power numbers are interesting but overrated, muses the Doc — when it comes to on-screen info, what’s wrong with a battery icon?

Belle Of The Ball

Stage six of the Tour de France features the brutal final climb of La Planche des Belles Filles, which this July adds a final kilometre of suffering on gravel.

Dr Hutch

He's gone to Hull and back to be the perfect dinner guest, but the Doc’s palate is normal compared to some cyclists.

Should Fans Be Banned From Running Alongside Riders?

Compared to the number of riders and races the actual ‘incidents’ are few and far between. It is part of the unique atmosphere of a Grand Tour. Maybe reduce the number of flags that get waved in front of the riders though, I think that is more likely to cause an accident. David Jackson

Giro d'Italia Iccrea Femminile Internazionale

While most eyes in the cycling world will be focused on France, over the border in Italy the competition is likely to be equally fierce at the 30th edition of the Giro Rosa.

Ending 34 Years Of Hurt

With its focus on high mountains and paucity of time trialling, the Tour de France route offers home favourite Romain Bardet his best chance yet of ending a French victory drought that dates back to 1985. Peter Cossins weighs up his prospects

Dowsett: 'I've Had To Catch Up'

Sixth national TT title vindicates new approach to training

National 50 Champs Crowned Amid Hectic Schedule

Biaobocki and Lewis win despite packed diaries

Cullaigh Celebration Hands Joyce Victory

Team Wiggins rider looks forward to Tour de Yorkshire, reports Vern Pitt.