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Dr Hutch

We’re all allowed to make mistakes when riding, it’s how we learn. But whatever you do, don’t wear your sunglasses the wrong way

How to… Gift a win

Gifting a win is simply letting someone else take the victory. There are two broad approaches to this act of magnanimity.

STEVE FAULKNER 'CLOSE BUT NO SUB-20 CIGAR!'

My goal for this Project was to ride 10 miles in less than 20 minutes. It was a simple, specific target, and one that was never going to be easy to achieve.

JULIA BARTE 'THE TIME OF MY LIFE!'

Looking back on the past six months, it’s hard to know where to begin. Everything changed for me when I moved to England from Sweden just before lockdown in 2020.

DANNY LLOYD 'LOOK WHO'S MOVED THE GOALPOSTS!'

We find out how our three Fitness Project riders measured up to their goals for this year and what they’ve taken from the experience

HOW TO BE A GREENER CYCLIST

Hannah Bussey looks at how we, as cyclists, can contribute even more to the upkeep of the planet

23 WAYS TO MAKE PRO RACING SUSTAINABLE

Pro cycling's epic scale and globe-trotting nature are part of its appeal but they don't help its sustainability credentials. Chris Marshall-Bell sounds out those involved in the sport to come up with a manifesto to improve it right now

Track World Championships

October 12-16 | Paris, France

JOE LAVERICK - The benefits of de-training

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, not Christmas but the ‘in-betweeny season’ – allow me to explain. My race calendar finished early this year, with a lot of our staff heading to Australia for the Worlds, and a depleted rider roster due to injury meaning I finished racing in the middle of September.

Hero’s welcome in Brussels for Evenepoel

Thousands cheer on new world champion, though not all of Belgium is convinced

CTT aims to ‘evolve’ as participation falls

Time trial body searches for another ‘mic drop moment’ following stark report

Booker lives boyhood dream at Monsal

Jones showing good form as Hill- Climb National Champs approaches

'Cycling is my medicine'

Cycling policeman Mark Hodson tells us about the chronic condition that has broadened his appreciation for bikes

Roglic and Wright in bizarre blame game

Injured Slovenian launches war of words

National Cycling Union World Champs trial

FROM THE ARCHIVE

JACOB TIPPER: Why I wasn't celebrating Valverde like the Vuelta peloton

Alejandro Valverde received a guard of honour at his final Vuelta a España last week, a race the former world champion's completed 16 times. Considered a legend of the sport, Valverde has 133 pro wins.

Tour of Britain cut short after Queen's death

Surprise Spanish winner in truncated race, reports Adam Becket

Dr Hutch

It's a thankless task taking on cyclist-haters and their media cheerleaders better to just be happy with being right... how's that for smug?

MY TRAINING SPACE: Simon Collins

I took up cycling in 2014 to get back into fitness after I'd put on some weight.

Trek Domane goes on a diet to eat up the road

Simplified IsoSpeed system and frame redesign slash weight for new three-model range

HIGHS & LOWS

Andy Schleck revisits the rollercoaster of 2010: the booze, the boos and that mechanical

WORLD СНАМРIONSHIPS RR & TT PREVIEW

The breathtaking coastal scenery of South East Australia's Wollongong forms the backdrop for this year's Road World Championships - we preview the road race and time trial parcours and assess the top contenders' form cards

MORE THAN A FEELING: HOW EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE CAN MAKE YOU A FASTER, HAPPIER RIDER

Sometimes in cycling, heart overrules head and gets us into trouble. Psychologist Dr Josephine Perry explores how to reset the balance between thoughts and feelings.

Racer Rosa custom carbon

Simon Smythe rides out on a handmade Italian thoroughbred

A new hope: Belgium celebrates Evenepoel Vuelta win

Remco Evenepoel wins Belgium's first Grand Tour in 44 years, having led for 15 days, writes James Shrubsall

Why cycling kit is all about the fit

This week’s column comes in the form of a short story; a cautionary tale on the importance of well-fitting cycling kit, and of keeping honest company.

Riders slapped with large post-Brexit fees

Cycling groups charged thousands upon arrival after falling foul of new customs rules, reports James Shrubsall

Tobias Foss pulls a shock

Norwegian takes unexpected time trial victory

Rainbow glory for GB juniors in Wollongong

Tarling and Bäckstedt prove top against the clock in Australia, reports Adam Becket

Cervélo Soloist comes back as an affordable racer

Aero trailblazer is reborn as a wallet-friendly high-performance machine, writes Luke Friend