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SIGN, SEAL AND DELIVER (WITH TONY MARTIN'S HELP)

In the second part of his 'Stepping Up' series, Alex Ballinger pins on a number and literally steps up for the CTT national '25'. It's time to put the theory into practice - with the help of a very special TT expert

Solo Towers embraces the rain for National Champs road race win

Long-distance attack pays off for bold Brit

Kate Allan takes second National 50 title

2017 champ returns to form with fastest ever winning time

DEFINING DANISH MOMENTS

As Denmark hosts the Tour de France Grand Départ this weekend, Richard Abraham counts down the Scandinavian nation's most memorable to Tour lore contributions

Cavendish takes British title but misses Tour spot

Fastman puts on a display reaffirming racing nous, writes Adam Becket

Wahoo Elemnt Bolt second generation - £264.99, 68g

Simon Smythe boots up the American brand’s latest Bolt

Thomas back on top after Tour de Suisse triumph

Welshman's dominant performance bodes well for the Tour de France, reports Adam Becket

THE POG AND ROG EFFECT

The world-straddling dominance of Slovenia’s two cycling heroes, Primož Roglič and Tadej Pogačar, has pushed the sport’s popularity at home to new heights. But as Kate Wagner finds it has also served to divide the nation’s cycling fans right down the middle

Leo Hayter courts WorldTour offers after Baby Giro win

Brit says dominant performance was unexpected

WHY HEART RATE STILL MATTERS

It might play second fiddle to power in the modern hierarchy of training metrics, but heart rate should not be overlooked, argues Charlie Allenby, as he explores BPM’s unceasing relevance

Making memories afresh

As a super-ambitious young racer, Tom Townsend devoted himself to chasing results – until two serious crashes forced a change in perspective

Fennell doubles up at Circuit National Champs

Jennifer George's women's title makes it a senior sweep for The Independent Pedaler

WHAT WOULD BERYL DO?

When writing his book Beryl: In Search of Britain's Greatest Athlete, Jeremy Wilson replicated Beryl Burton in a wind tunnel to see just how fast she'd be if riding today's equipment

HOW TO SLICE THE PIE? RETHINKING POLARISED TRAINING

To train effectively you need to include both high- and low-intensity rides. But has the 80/20 model had its day? Reigning national hill-climb champion Tom Bellinvestigates

Jumbo lays claim to Tour de France favourite status

After a blistering Critérium du Dauphiné, Adam Becket asks if anyone can beat the Dutch team in July

Williams gets first World Tour win after 'strange few years'

Welshman continues his ascent up the pro ranks at Tour de Suisse

ENDURANCE BIKES HEAD-TO-HEAD

On an endurance bike you can attack the road all day without feeling beaten up at the end of it - we put three of the best through their paces

Fennell eyes quadruple crown after National 25 win

Independent Pedaler-Nopinz riders take titles on rolling Devonian course

Climber Longo Borghini sprints to Women's Tour win

Italian champion rises to the occasion to win UK's biggest women's race with final-day coup

COMMON HEALTH DREAMERS

Over the years the 'Commies' have presented many an athlete with a rare opportunity to ride on the global stage - with Birmingham 2022 on the horizon, James Shrubsall spoke to some of them

The Girmay Effect

Cycling is already a popular sport in Eritrea, but Biniam Girmay's success can only build on that, writes James Shrubsall

TOMORROW'S WORLD OF TRAINING

Modern tech has removed the guesswork from gauging fitness, but where will smart gadgets take us next? asks Joe Laverick

Is the cycle clothing industry greenwashing?

Hannah Bussey investigates whether our favourite brands are pulling the recycled polyester over our eyes

Testing times

James Shrubsall speaks to competitors, organisers and the CTT about the challenges facing time trialling in the modern era

Goodnight, Mister Tom

Dumoulin announces retirement, aims at Oz

Fairlight Strael 3.0 £3,099 | 8.8kg

An all-rounder steel road bike that's hard to fault, writes Luke Friend

Cantii Tales

With little more than a plucky attitude, Vern Pitt sets out on a two-day ride on the new Cantii Way around the Kent countryside

All hail Hollyman

The latest young Brit to move up to the World Tour tells CW about his plans

Time trial front lights

With new rules now in play we review the best options

WOMEN'S TOUR

As Britain's premier women's race gets ready to roll, we break down the stages and preview the riders to watch out for