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Up front

Over the past few years, Orla Chennaoui has established herself as the face of pro cycling in her role as lead presenter on Eurosport. She tells Cyclist about sticking to her values, her favourite cycling rivalry and why women's racing is more exciting than ever

Switzerland's gift to the Giro

In May, the Giro d'Italia will cross the border to visit the Croix de Coeur in Switzerland. But not before Cyclist uncovers a magical loop hidden among the 4,000m peaks of the Swiss Alps

The last post

In his final column, Phil Cavell distils his into a life plan for Midlife Cyclists learnings

Berry nice breakfast

An oaty delight that proves great for fuelling

A moment in time Stephen Roche secures the double

The 1987 Tour started in Berlin, and saw Stephen Roche become only the fifth man to secure the Giro/Tour double

A golden age of rivals

The latest string of Van Aert us Van der Poel showdowns has left Felix Lowe in awe of the wondrous state of cycling's current rivalries

Q&A: Shirin van Anrooij

At 21 years old, Shirin van Anrooij is arguably the hottest prospect in women’s cycling, recently winning her first elite road title, Trofeo Alfredo Binda, just six weeks after winning the U23 cyclocross world title

Cosmic revival

After a turbulent few years, the iconic French brand Mavic is back and aiming to return to the top

The harder they come

On the longest day of the year, Chase the Sun Italia sets out to ride 275km coast-to-coast, traversing the golden valleys of Emilia-Romagna and rolling vineyards of Tuscany before delivering riders to the Tyrrhenian Sea. It sounds almost romantic. Doesn't it?

Mont Cenis

The Alpine climb that follows in the footsteps of elephants

What we ride

As cycling journalists, we are privileged to test some of the best (and occasionally dodgiest) bikes on the planet. But what about our own bikes-the ones we ride and cherish the most? In the first of a new series, three Cyclist team members reveal their prized possessions...

Shark Tale

Vincenzo Nibali's retirement last autumn meant bidding farewell to one of professional cycling's most versatile and enterprising racers. The Italian legend goes on a deep dive of his career, the state of the modern sport and what's next for him

Clash Titans

In cycling's version of King Kong us Godzilla, the bergs of Flanders come face-to-face with the cobbles of Roubaix in one epic ride

It's a Hardknott life

It's one of Britain's most famous and toughest sportives - and it's coming up soon. Organisers and finishers share their top tips for completing the Fred Whitton Challenge

Scone for a ride

An Indian twist on a Scottish classic that's perfect for recovery

Nuts for DOMS

Almonds can help reduce fatigue, says new study

The off-season is a thing of the past

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A moment in time The first foreign Grand Départ

More than 50 years after its inaugural edition, the Tour de France staged the Grand Départ on foreign roads for the first time ever

Foiled again

Scott's new Foil makes big promises for speed and comfort o

Foiled again

Scott's new Foil makes big promises for speed and comfort

Shave And Be Proud

Frank Strack intervenes in a hairy situation for a smooth outcome.

Ritchey Break Away Carbon

It can split in two for travelling, but can it keep it together on the road?

Across to Beara

Cyclist heads to CountyCork’s Beara Peninsula,a beckoning finger of land in the wild Atlantic Ocean that promises some enchanting riding.

The Voyage Of Columbus

For fine Italian steel bikes only one tube maker will do:Columbus.But, as Cyclist discovers,the company is as much about modern technology as artisan craftsmanship

White Lines

For one weekend in spring, Tuscany offers up its rolling hills to the Strade Bianche, one of the newest – and hardest – races in town

Aladdin's Cave

At the heart of every World Tour pro team is the service course – a warehouse stuffed with all the bikes,kit and components the team will use in a season. Cyclist visits the Trek-Segafredo service course to see how it operates

How To Wear... Warmers

Ex-pro Yanto Barker lays down the law on arm and legwarmers. There’s more to it than you might think…

A bumpy road ahead

The cobbles of Roubaix are totally unsuited for bike riding – which is exactly why you should try them, says Frank Strack.

Bikes

We all ride together

Island In The Sky

Tenerife’s Teide volcano continues to lure Team Sky, Astana and other pro teams, but the island’s ocean-gazing balcony roads, lunar landscapes and surreal rock formations add a sprinkle of magic to any two-wheeled adventure