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First Blood - Does Your Body Need An Mot?
With Rambo-esque pluck, CW’s David Bradford lances a finger and spills blood in the name of journalistic enquiry — namely, do cyclists benefit from biomarker testing?
Dr Hutch
The ever-modest Doc tries to explain the magnitude of his cycling exploits to a vaguely interested civilian
Thomas Takes Confidence From Alps Domination
Welshman grows into role of Tour leader
Quintana Goes Awol
Despite making the Tour his primary focus for 2018, the Colombian hasn’t looked the rider he once was
Feeling The Heat
While fans sought the shade in France’s record-breaking heat, the peloton had to adopt other measures to avoid succumbing
The Bigger They Are...
After a short, winless Tour and a public dressing down from his DS, John Woodhouse asks ‘what’s next for Marcel Kittel?’
5mm Allen Key
A classic tool that remains unbeaten in its versatility
Continental Goes Tubeless With New Grand Prix 5000
Michelle Arthurs-Brennan rolls out on the tubeless version of the GP 4000’s successor
Inside The Mind Of A Mile-Muncher
Transcontinental race winner James Hayden talks to fellow TCR rider Richard Abraham about what it takes to ride and win one of the toughest adventure races on earth
Belgians Beat The Brits In Crawley
Anna Kay triumphs in women’s National Trophy round
Belper BC
Simon Warren joins a Derbyshire outfit for a wind-assisted spin
Winter Turbo Sessions Of The Stars
A winter on the turbo isn’t the merriest prospect — but big gains are on offer provided you do focused, effective sessions. Here, Rebecca Charlton garners nine killer workouts from pro riders and coaches
Norfolk To Host National Championships
Closed-road sportive unveiled to support Norwich-based races in 2019, writes Owen Rogers
Britain's Best Bike Mechanic
Earlier this year we asked for your help to find Britain’s Best Bike Mechanic. After we tallied the nominations, the three finalists did battle for the coveted title
Uran Back Among The Big Hitters
Resurgent Colombian enjoying return to form in the mountains
Parc Des Princes
It is 50 years since the Parisian venue hosted the finale of the Tour de France
The Chamois Insert
Are you sitting comfortably? Then Kevin Raymond will begin...
Ribble Pro Cycling Set To Step Up To Continental Level
One Pro Womens team wont be lining up in 2019.
The 100 Climbs Challenge
Simon Warren discovers how his book on Britains best climbs inspired three amateurs to take on a challenge bigger than the Tour de France.
Raft Of British Riders Still Hunting For Contracts
Ex-Sky rider Jon Dibben and former Dimension Data rider Scott Thwaites yet to finalise deals
Brooklyn Cycling Team
The Italian team’s ‘Captain America’ jersey lit up the 1970s peloton
Dr Hutch
Power numbers are interesting but overrated, muses the Doc — when it comes to on-screen info, what’s wrong with a battery icon?
Belle Of The Ball
Stage six of the Tour de France features the brutal final climb of La Planche des Belles Filles, which this July adds a final kilometre of suffering on gravel.
Dr Hutch
He's gone to Hull and back to be the perfect dinner guest, but the Doc’s palate is normal compared to some cyclists.
Should Fans Be Banned From Running Alongside Riders?
Compared to the number of riders and races the actual ‘incidents’ are few and far between. It is part of the unique atmosphere of a Grand Tour. Maybe reduce the number of flags that get waved in front of the riders though, I think that is more likely to cause an accident. David Jackson
Giro d'Italia Iccrea Femminile Internazionale
While most eyes in the cycling world will be focused on France, over the border in Italy the competition is likely to be equally fierce at the 30th edition of the Giro Rosa.
Ending 34 Years Of Hurt
With its focus on high mountains and paucity of time trialling, the Tour de France route offers home favourite Romain Bardet his best chance yet of ending a French victory drought that dates back to 1985. Peter Cossins weighs up his prospects
Dowsett: 'I've Had To Catch Up'
Sixth national TT title vindicates new approach to training
National 50 Champs Crowned Amid Hectic Schedule
Biaobocki and Lewis win despite packed diaries
Cullaigh Celebration Hands Joyce Victory
Team Wiggins rider looks forward to Tour de Yorkshire, reports Vern Pitt.