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WRESTLE IN WALLONIA
We pitch the two most famous Wallonian ascents against each other to see which savage incline is indeed the worst
Kinesis G2
Michelle Arthurs-Brennan puts a mixed terrain model through its paces
HIGHER CALLING
It’s unlikely the lofty challenge that is Everesting will have escaped your notice. James Shrubsall speaks to some of the proponents of this most simple yet difficult of cycling undertakings
Gear of the week: Hunt 36 UD carbon spoke wheelset £1,379
The CW Tech team ride and rate the latest kit on the market
Finally, racing returns to UK roads
Newbury Velo’s TTs get the domestic race scene rolling, reports James Shrubsall
BMC turns up the stiffness dial on the Teammachine
Michelle Arthurs-Brennan took the new design for a week-long spin
Ask the Doctor
Consultant cardiologist Dr Mark Dayer addresses your heart health concerns
National Championships cancelled due to coronavirus
Mass-start events too problematic in current climate, writes Jonny Long
THE WRIGHT STUFF
What do you do when life throws you a lemon in the form of an abrupt halt to your first WorldTour season? If you’re Fred Wright you make lemonade, come out of lockdown even faster and more ready than ever to get stuck in
Virtual Tour de France provides clues to key riders' form
Canadian Michael Woods looks fully recovered and flying, reports Vern Pitt
Giant TCR Advanced SL 0 Disc | £9,499 | 6.6kg (14.55lb)
Giant TCR Advanced SL 0 Disc | £9,499 | 6.6kg (14.55lb)Rupert Radley rides the latest incarnation of a classic race machine
UN CAGED
The Lions Of Flanders , John Musseuw, Tells Chris Marshall Bell all about his dominance of 1996
Is your tyre pressure correct?
James Bracey explores the science behind inflating your tyres to maximise performance
From MotoGP to the Tour
From motorbikes to bicycles, HJC helmets have brought their years of knowledge to the pro peloton
Its Never too Late
To make it to the top, you need to start young, right? Think Again! Chris Marshall- Bell meet riders who started later in life, yet rose to the highest level
FIRST FLIGHT IN FLANDERS
Both dripping in history, we compare the viciously steep chaos of the Muur van Geraardsbergen with the arduous torture of Oude Kwaremont. Muur van Geraardsbergen vs ure of Oude Kwaremont
Ask the Physio
Sports physio Leanne Simoncelli tackles post-ride hip, neck and shoulder pain
More Power And Longer Life... Should You Be Getting Your Frame Faced?
Mass production frames can be imperfect. Should it bother you, asks Michelle Arthurs-Brennan
Why Is Cycling So White?
The sport has always suffered from an under-representation of ethnic minorities, from grassroots to the top level of racing. Maria David investigates what is being done to increase BAME riders in cycling
THE RISE & FALL OF MAVIC
Since the late 1800s Mavic has grown into one of cycling’s most recognised brands, but now it is on the brink. Owen Rogers charts how the iconic French firm came to this
Scott Foil Premium £8,099 | 7.48kg (size 56)
Scott’s aero speed machine is a cut above, finds Alex Ballinger
READY SET RESET
With further lockdown-easing imminent, Anna Marie Hughes explores how to prepare now for a strong return to racing when the long-awaited moment finally arrives
PUNCH-UP IN THE PYRENEES - Luz Ardiden Vs Col du Tourmalet
Both classics, both starting from the town of Luz-St-Sauveur, but which way do you head, west up to Luz-Ardiden, or east up the Tourmalet?
PruTour 1999
I took this picture on stage three of the PruTour, from Winchester to Bristol.
From top form to toppled
After starting the year full of hope for the season ahead, elite road racer Bethany Taylor had her cardiovascular health wiped out by Covid-19
Dr Hutch
The Doc and his pal Bernard decide ‘Boardmaning’ is a safer bet than ‘Everesting’, but there is some mischief-making in the air
CW5000 July Challenges
It’s summer, so it’s time to crank up your mileage
Trek's updated Emonda gets aero to climb faster
James Bracey explains why reducing drag, not cutting weight, was key to increasing speed
UCI considers overhauling young rider categories
Coronavirus has prompted major rethink on age-related racing, reports Chris Marshall-Bell
Postcards From FRANCE
Cycling fans flock to French races in their millions each year - these are the wonders they go to see