CATEGORIES

‘Cycling has kept me going'

When young racer Evie Hartley noticed a problem with her vision early last year, she could not have anticipated the monumental health battle ahead of her

Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 groupset £4,271.87 | 2,438g

Much more than just an extra sprocket, writes Stefan Abram

Worlds to make Glasgow ‘bucket list' destination

Social impact key for event organisers

Bernal's horror crash unites Colombia

Nation roots for Giro champ as he leaves hospital after multiple surgeries

World Championship road race 6 August, 1972

Frenchwoman Geneviève Gambillon rides to her first World Championship win in Gap, in southern France. Gambillon was a constant presence in the cycling world throughout her career. In that time she won the French national title on the road seven times and a further 15 titles on the track, mostly in the sprint and pursuit.

WEEKEND WARRIORS

To kick off our volunteering drive, Vern Pitt speaks to a selection of volunteers from across the country about what they do, why they do it and why you should too

Just Abi

In the last in our series on the surge of excellent young British female riders, Owen Rogers talks to 2022 World Tour debutant Abi Smith

Canyon Endurace gets all-road capability

Bigger tyre clearances and gravel-style bosses feature in new range

20 HOT TIPS FOR COLD RIDES

How to train through a British winter without getting cold and miserable? Resourceful racer Tom Couzens has no end of tips and tricks up his draught-sealed sleeves

Superman Pidcock heads GB medal bonanza

Zoe Backstedt takes junior women’s title in commanding style, reports Vern Pitt

THE HUB

All the news you might have missed from the last seven days

Road World Championships

3 September, 1961

OPINION

The dream has to end, but not yet

LET'S TALK ABOUT…BIPOLAR DISORDER

It’s one of the commonest long-term conditions yet it’s shrouded in stigma and misunderstanding. Chris Marshall-Bell meets two riders boldly speaking out about their experience

Dr Hutch

The hysteria generated by the latest version of the Highway Code is born out of a Great British love of bickering, writes the Doc

Cycling 11 September 1935

An Australian superstar hoovers up British records

CW5000 February challenges

With January ticked off and the end of winter slowly but surely coming into view it’s time to move on to your next two challenges.

2022 SEASON PREVIEW

From Grand Tour contenders and their loyal lieutenants to sprinters, rouleurs and talented all-rounders, we weigh up the WorldTour teams’ chances of glory over the coming year

Paris-Nice 11 March, 1991

FROM THE ARCHIVE

HOW TO FUEL LIKE A PRO?

We all know that food equals energy, but just how scientific in your fuelling do you need to be to maximise cycling performance? David Bradford dispatches CW’s aspiring pro to the lab

Cyclo-cross World Championships

29-30 January, Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA

Walls to get opportunities despite Bennett's arrival

Mancunian praised for his versatility by DS, reports Adam Becket

THE BRIT PACK

Belgian stalwarts Quick Step-Alpha Vinyl’s ‘Wolfpack’ seems to have developed a taste for riders from British shores – Jonny Long asks why

Pearson HammerandTongs £5,650 | 8.2kg

Simon Smythe relishes a ride that perfectly blends pace and plushness

FROM PISTE TO PELOTON

In the penultimate in our series on top British female talent, national time trial champion Anna Henderson talks budget bikes, team dynamics and ski school with Owen Rogers

Dr Hutch

The Doc doubts the wisdom of his new smartwatch – is grumbling about the government really a fitness activity?

Clubs brand Highway Code change ‘dangerous' and ‘confusing'

Campaigners and clubs want better communication on cyclists’ rights, reports Vern Pitt

2022'S HOTTEST YOUNG RIDERS

Each year brings a crop of young hopefuls to the upper echelons of the sport ready to make a mark. James Shrubsall and Owen Rogers pick out some of the ones to watch this season

Dr Hutch

The season of new kit launches is an entertaining sideshow for would-be fashionistas but for sponsors it’s becoming the main event, says the Doc

CAN YOU TRAIN FOR PAIN?

It’s a universal truth in cycling: when the hard effort hurts too much, we back off and slow down. But can we train our ability to tolerate pain? Steve Shrubsall finds out