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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
Club runs under threat from unexpected Highway Code changes
Backslide on Rule 66 reform puts right to ride two abreast in jeopardy once more
Cannondale brings smart tech to road cycling
The first road bike with integrated lights & radar. Simon Smythe hails the emergence of game-changing technology
Cycling 12 July, 1911
Giants of the road start Le Tour
Rayner Foundation unveils class of 2022
Young Brits looking forward to racing in Europe next season
Kay stars as Mellor takes yellow
Riders battle quagmire-like conditions in North Yorkshire, reports Snowdon Sports
Swift boss decries ‘stagnant' UK scene as team folds
Revamp UK racing now or risk ‘pay to play’ cycling, Paul Lamb tells James Shrubsall
Simon Carr
The dual-nationality rider on blending the best bits of British and French cycling cultures
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