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'Cycling is my medicine'

Cycling policeman Mark Hodson tells us about the chronic condition that has broadened his appreciation for bikes

Roglic and Wright in bizarre blame game

Injured Slovenian launches war of words

National Cycling Union World Champs trial

FROM THE ARCHIVE

JACOB TIPPER: Why I wasn't celebrating Valverde like the Vuelta peloton

Alejandro Valverde received a guard of honour at his final Vuelta a España last week, a race the former world champion's completed 16 times. Considered a legend of the sport, Valverde has 133 pro wins.

Tour of Britain cut short after Queen's death

Surprise Spanish winner in truncated race, reports Adam Becket

Dr Hutch

It's a thankless task taking on cyclist-haters and their media cheerleaders better to just be happy with being right... how's that for smug?

MY TRAINING SPACE: Simon Collins

I took up cycling in 2014 to get back into fitness after I'd put on some weight.

Trek Domane goes on a diet to eat up the road

Simplified IsoSpeed system and frame redesign slash weight for new three-model range

HIGHS & LOWS

Andy Schleck revisits the rollercoaster of 2010: the booze, the boos and that mechanical

WORLD СНАМРIONSHIPS RR & TT PREVIEW

The breathtaking coastal scenery of South East Australia's Wollongong forms the backdrop for this year's Road World Championships - we preview the road race and time trial parcours and assess the top contenders' form cards

MORE THAN A FEELING: HOW EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE CAN MAKE YOU A FASTER, HAPPIER RIDER

Sometimes in cycling, heart overrules head and gets us into trouble. Psychologist Dr Josephine Perry explores how to reset the balance between thoughts and feelings.

Racer Rosa custom carbon

Simon Smythe rides out on a handmade Italian thoroughbred

A new hope: Belgium celebrates Evenepoel Vuelta win

Remco Evenepoel wins Belgium's first Grand Tour in 44 years, having led for 15 days, writes James Shrubsall

Why cycling kit is all about the fit

This week’s column comes in the form of a short story; a cautionary tale on the importance of well-fitting cycling kit, and of keeping honest company.

Riders slapped with large post-Brexit fees

Cycling groups charged thousands upon arrival after falling foul of new customs rules, reports James Shrubsall

Tobias Foss pulls a shock

Norwegian takes unexpected time trial victory

Rainbow glory for GB juniors in Wollongong

Tarling and Bäckstedt prove top against the clock in Australia, reports Adam Becket

Cervélo Soloist comes back as an affordable racer

Aero trailblazer is reborn as a wallet-friendly high-performance machine, writes Luke Friend

THE Z-FACTOR

We all love a good night's sleep, but just how much does our cycling fitness depend on it? Having struggled with sleep as an aspiring pro, Jack Billyard is determined to put the question to bed

ARE WE HEADING FOR A COST OF CYCLING CRISIS?

With inflation running in the double digits and the bike industry still recovering from the effects of the pandemic, what does the future hold for cycling consumers?

THE MAKING OF REMCO EVENEPOEL

The 2022 Vuelta a España champion has just secured Belgium's first Grand Tour win since 1978. We look at the hottest property in the pro peloton and his unorthodox route into the sport

New Canyon Ultimate: ‘a classic race bike’

The fifth iteration of Canyon’s lightweight bike is aimed at pros, club riders and everyone in between

Affordable and simple: Zwift’s new smart trainer

Online platform aims at the broader market with its new trainer, writes Simon Smythe

THE HUB

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

Kilo champ Hobbs prevails in mountainous Welsh battle

Londoner Noah Hobbs wins Junior Tour of Wales, Tarling second

Man admits to robbing Mark Cavendish

Meanwhile Manxman in talks to join B&B Hotels team

Mackenzie wins tight 12-hour battle

Podium places separated by just five miles, reports Snowdon Sports

Remco on the ropes

Rivals fight back as the Vuelta hits the high mountains, writes James Shrubsall

THE RAYNER CLASS OF 2022

Five rising talents reflect on a year that’s seen them climb cycling’s ranks

HOW TO RIDE OUT COVID THIS AUTUMN

Almost three years since the outbreak of Covid-19, SARS-CoV-2 is still circulating and disrupting our riding. With a surge in cases expected this autumn, Charlie Allenby ponders the ongoing risks and necessary precautions for cyclists