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Merida builds more compliance into its rocketship aero Reacto

The fourth edition of Merida’s flagship aero race bike sees further refinement of an already highly accomplished frame for 2021.

Giant Defy Advanced 1 £2,199 | 8.59kg

James Bracey finds Giant’s Defy has moved into more gravel-friendly territory with an updated frame and bigger tyre volume

PROVING GROUND

In the latest in a series revisiting British classic race routes, Simon Warren takes on the mini-bergs of Essex and finds a few surprises

FACE DOWN YOUR FEARS

Being aware of risk is vital in keeping us safe, whereas being irrationally scared actually makes us more liable to crash. Sports psychologist Dr Josephine Perry explains how to put cycling fears back in their box

Ask the Osteo

Movement specialist Wes Tubb proffers strength and comfort advice

Milan-San Remo

This year’s Milan-San Remo may prove to be the most controversial edition of the race in its long, illustrious history.

BACK ON THE TT BEAT

Early last year, retired police detective Simon Beldon sustained horrific injuries in a road traffic collision. Here, the veteran TT ace tells CW about his amazing comeback

‘Getting Back On The Upward Curve'

We find out what our Fitness Project trio have been up to over the past few weeks as lockdown began to be eased

BATTLES ROYAL

The waiting is nearly over and cycling’s great rivalries will soon resume but how will the big guns fire when the heat is on?

Dr Hutch

Buying a vacuum cleaner has got the Doc reflecting on the self-delusion of the premium consumer

‘IT'S ALL ABOUT THE BIKE'

Over the last month, the easing of the coronavirus lockdown has made the prospect of a TT racing season much more realistic – time triallists have always been fond of social distancing, after all.

Specialized Tarmac eclipses the Venge

The Tarmac SL7 squares the circle between light weight and aero, says Michelle Arthurs-Brennan

UNLEASH YOUR INNER SPRINTER

To build on the success of CW’s Max Watts Challenge, Josh Owen Morris makes the case for sprinting as a time-efficient form of training with universal benefits

‘FULL COMMITMENT, EVERY RIDE'

CALLUM McQUEEN, 20

More races could be axed as pro cycling walks tightrope

Former UCI president Brian Cookson optimistic but warns fans to expect further disruption, reports Vern Pitt

Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig

The ebullient Dane talks racing, leadership and inspirational women

Ask the Physio

Specialist cycling physio Dan Guillemette has a solution for every niggle

Is A Stiffer Bike Really Faster?

Michelle Arthurs-Brennan takes a closer look at a much-misunderstood metric of bike design

Rough roads and resilience at the Shaftesbury CC 50-mile TT

Anna Turvey and Adam Wild triumph, reports Snowdon Sports

Woods lays down marker on Zwift Mont Ventoux

Solo win on virtual Tour summit finish shows Canadian’s return to form, writes Vern Pitt

RAPID ASCENT

From complete novice to Women’s WorldTour rider in under three years, Owen Rogers asks Leah Dixon about her meteoric rise through cycling’s ranks

Mitchelton-Scott shelve Tour GC ambitions to back Yates's Giro bid

Australian team will target stages in France, reports Alex Ballinger

JOUST OF THE ITALIAN GIANTS

Two extraordinary ascents in the Italian Alps, each unique in their character, but there can be only one winner – CW decides

INSIDE THE BUNCH - Dylan Teuns

The Bahrain-McLaren rider talks his favourite races and his first year as a neo-pro

Gear of the week

The CW Tech team test handmade Italian shoes, a heavy, durable helmet and a slick Quick computer

EMMA JOHANSSON'S BEST YEAR - MRS CONSISTENT

The Swedish ace was on top of her game in 2013, writes Chris Marshall- Bell, and rose to the pinnacle of the sport

Dr Hutch

The Doc gets ready for a post-lockdown meeting but rides into trouble when selecting which bike to use to get there

WHAT'S SPECIAL ABOUT FTP?

The training benchmark most talked about among cyclists is Functional Threshold Power. But how much does our prized FTP value really tell us? Nick Busca investigates

THE ART OF THE COMMENTATOR

“That looks like Roche, that looks like Stephen Roche! It’s Stephen Roche!” CW speaks to the people who have voiced some of cycling’s greatest moments about their early days behind the mic and the future of commentating

Sun sets on Froome-Ineos era

David Millar says it will have been a difficult decision for boss Brailsford, reports Vern Pitt