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Cervélo R5 £8,599 | 7.4kg

It’s all gravy when it comes to the new R5, writes Simon Smythe

Mein pulls on British stripes for first time

Brit looking forward to racing in the jersey in Europe next season

Ineos look to Bigham to boost Grand Tour chances

British engineer will be key to time trial and road prep, reports Vern Pitt

Harnden crushes opposition to retain title

Muddy conditions suit powerful Trek rider

Great Invent ions of Cycling 1869: The saddlebag

It seems incredible now, but penny-farthing riders managed to resist the temptation to make a long, snake-like bag that would cover the entirety of their machine’s frame. If they had, the pastime of penny-farthing packing (and perhaps with it the gravel-farthing) might actually have taken off.

Dr Hutch

The Doc would rather haul his bike over mud than have to clean it later, such is his aversion to wielding a bucket and sponge

Officine Mattio Lemma 2.0 £10,200 | 7.3kg

David Bradford tests a lesser-known Italian dream machine

POTENTIAL FULFILLED

After a string of near misses Cadel Evans entered 2011 with something to prove – Chris Marshall-Bell writes there would be no consolation prize for him at the Tour de France this time

Revised Highway Code to boost cycle safety

Campaigners pressure government to drop ban on group riding, reports James Shrubsall

SAVOUR EVERY MOMENT

Has training become a form of distraction that distances you from fully appreciating your rides? Dr Josephine Perry outlines five ways to re-engage and cycle more mindfully

YOUR ROUTE TO COMPLETING THE CW5000

Racking up 5,000 miles in 2022 won’t be easy, but we’ve compiled some ways to get you there and make it fun as you ride

National Cyclo-cross Championships

8-9 January, South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex

Dr Hutch

Retiring from racing leaves a gaping hole in your daily routine but you’ll have no problem filling it with nothing, says the Doc

CW5000 January challenges

A new year means a new challenge, so if you haven’t already done so why not sign up to our annual 5,000-mile challenge and start logging your miles in whatever way you choose – we guarantee it will help inspire you to ride through 2022.

Booty's record quest

Previously unseen CW photographs of time trialling great Ray Booty are a reminder of his astonishing 100-mile record attempts, writes Vern Pitt

Claud Butler 1950s

A young mechanic puts the finishing touches to a Claud Butler bicycle at the company’s Clapham Manor Street works.

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK

Last year saw an explosion of blockchain-based initiatives in the world of cycling. Richard Abraham investigates how and why the sport fell in love with cryptocurrencies and NFTs

Great inventions of cycling 1869: Souvenirs

The traditional cycling-fan hobby of souvenir hunting was born outside a cafe in Rouen in 1869 where, as James Moore sat inside celebrating his victory in the first ever classic road race, someone took his bike from outside.

Track Champions League a ‘distraction' for Olympians

Too much travelling and disruption to programmes says Park

Year of the comeback SET YOUR GOALS FOR 2022

Omicron is powerless against our optimism – we’re forecasting 2022 to be a blessed return to cycling normality! So it’s time to set some momentous, motivating goals. Deena Blacking explains how

WATT WORKS FOR ME Ben Tulett

The double junior cross world champion on making it to the top level on the road

Clancy eyes R&I role with BC

Olympic gold medallist sought retirement advice from Chris Hoy, reports Vern Pitt

AERO ON THE CHEAP

Withwindtunnelaccessand £5,000skinsuitsanemailaway, Editor Simon instead in of free speed on a budget

Gear of the week

Another selection of new and innovative products that we’ve ridden and rated

DREAM MACHINES

A taster event for next year’s relocated Eroica Britannia – from the Peak District to Goodwood – saw an eclectic fleet of rare steeds convene at the motor circuit in the South Downs

CTT lights rule a ‘box ticking exercise'

New regulations meet with mixed opinions, reports James Shrubsall

OUR FAVOURITE TECH OF 2021

CW’s product testers run through their highlights of the year

Dr Hutch

The Doc looks back at a year of surprises, and after checking the footage once more, can confirm that Cav did the impossible... four times

OLDER YET FASTER

BRITAIN’S MO ST AMAZING VETERANS SHARE THEIR TRAINING SE CRETS... .

LIFE THROUGH A LENS

Armed with little more than a semi-fancy camera and ambition, James Shrubsall spends a day at the Women’s Tour to see if he can cut it as a snapper of the world’s most beautiful sport