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Lockdown? I'm having the most fun in ages

OPINION

Giant updates its long-serving race bike

The latest version of the TCR is light, stiff and extremely aero

BEFORE BREAD & WATER

Early bike racers shunned bread and water in favour of steak and booze. Chris Sidwells pulls up a seat at the retro banquet Riders sit down to digest stage 14 of the 1933 Tour de France over steak and wine.

Cycling 13 August, 1966

Burton breaks records as Barbara Castle threatens cyclists’ rights

British Cycling Braces For £4m Lost Revenue As UK Riding Changes

Governing body lays off a third of its staff and its senior management takes a pay cut, reports Alex Ballinger

REFLECTED GLORY

British cycling success at Rio 2016 seemed inevitable. But how did the families of those on the start line feel? Vern Pitt finds out

LAST OF AN OLD ORDER

The 1996 Olympic campaign was the last one Team GB undertook without lottery money. However, while that made them less successful than recent years, they were no less colourful, then coach Doug Dailey tells Vern Pitt

RIDE OF A LIFE TIME

It’s easy to forget in this golden age, but not everybody who earns an Olympic ride in a GB jersey ends up on a cereal box. James Shrubsall spoke to five riders for whom the Games was a one-off experience, but no less memorable for it

Dr Hutch

Upgrading his GPS unit seemed like a good idea but now he spends too much time trying to impress it, says the Doc

INSIDE THE BUNCH: Pavel Sivakov

Ineos man on the lure of the Tour, training to Eminem and scoffing sweets

Britain's best roadman

Britain’s finest ever result in the Olympic men’s road race came nearly 100 years ago, courtesy of the great Frank Southall. But the Londoner was left wondering whether his silver medal should actually have been gold

Teams And Races Scramble As Coronavirus Sweeps Cycling

Alternative events arise as concern over race cancellations mounts, reports Vern Pitt

Holmes Under The Banner

After beating Richie Porte to take the final stage of the Tour Down Under, Britain's Matt Holmes is making a bid for cycling stardom

French Contenders

A wealth of podium-ready Frenchmen are lining up for a tilt at this year’s Tour, writes James Shrubsall

ENDURANCE BIKES

Looking to head out for long days in the saddle in 2020? An endurance bike might be just what you need to soak up the fun without soaking up the physical punishment

Cinelli Milano Pista stem

For 1950s track riders, the Pista was an enamelled badge of honour

British Cycling unveils racing calendar

Only one race from last year’s series has been dropped for 2020, Chris Marshall-Bell reports

Renaissance Man

As Groupama-FDJ prepare for the 2020 season, Maria David asks Thibaut Pinot if he has what it takes to win the Tour de France

Obituary- Nicolas Portal 1979-2020

Esteemed Ineos directeur sportif whose legacy will transcend his multiple Grand Tour successes

BC Sponsor Search ‘On Hold' As Olympics Postponed

Coronavirus throws up raft of challenges for governing body, reports James Shrubsall

CW'S GUIDE TO INDOOR TRAINING APPS

With our freedom to ride outside somewhat curtailed, we look at the best apps to help you get your cycling fix

Van Avermaet breaks his Flanders duck – sort of

Belgian wins virtual shorter race after the real thing was cancelled

Tour de France's fate hangs in the balance

Cycling awaits crucial decision

THE HUB

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

RIDING IT OUT

JULIAN FOLEY, MONTVÉLO CC - “We are now in the middle of the hotly debated subject of which is the best biscuit!”

MIND THE MELTDOWN

Conscious of the mental health jeopardy that may arise from lockdown confinement, sports psychologist Dr Josephine Perry offers some cost-free practical advice

How would you kit out your ultimate turbo room?

THE BIG QUESTION

Campagnolo Electron wheels

Shiny, featherweight factory goodness, designed for pure climbers

Alice Barnes's Canyon- SRAM Aeroad

Road and time trial national champ’s personalised race bike

FITNESS UNDER LOCKDOWN: WHAT NOW?

In any ordinary April, we’d be ramping up the intensity and preparing to hit peak form. What to do with our winter fitness now? Chris Marshall-Bell goes in search of inspiration