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HOW TO BEAT A PRO ON ZWIFT?

If even WorldTour pros can’t win on Zwift, what chance do the rest of us have? David Bradford tracks down the giant-slayers of the virtual world and begs for their secrets

L'ECOLE DE LA RUE

The wheeltracks of many a young rider’s quest for pro successweave across France. Vern Pitt speaks to a selection of those who moved there to make them

THE LONGO AND THE SHORT OF IT

James Shrubsall profiles Jeannie Longo— the doyenne of French cycling with a career spanning over four decades and an even longer palmarès

How well do you know…Cycling in the 1990s

The British cycling resurgence began and the sport became mired in scandal – what hit you the hardest?

FIRST LIGHT OF A NEW DAWN

French riders caught the popular imagination at the Tour de France last year, highlighting how the likes of Julian Alaphilippe and Thibaut Pinot are breathing new life into a sport that has long wallowed in the French doldrums

FRENCH MASTERS

French men’s racing may be down on its luck in the 21st century but its stars shone brightly in cycling’s golden era. James Shrubsall looks back at the riders who once lit up the road

Covid-19 scuppers bid for first British ProTeam since 2016

Quarantine restrictions could stop UK teams competing in Europe

THE STRAVA DILEMMA

Now that Strava is charging £4 per month for full access to leaderboards, Hannah Reynolds assesses whether, in terms of motivation and training benefits, it’s money well spent

Cycling split on move to permanent race numbers

Debate reopens as more races are cancelled and ethics scandal erupts, reports Vern Pitt

THE BIG CW FITNESS PROJECT 2020

All the latest from CW’s project participants as they keep on training through strange times

TAKING THEIR BREATH AWAY

The Swiss enjoyed the greatest season of his career in 2010.In the first of a new series, Chris Marshall-Bell looks back at how he dominated cycling then

New Garmins overhaul maps and routing

Garmin treats both ends of its computer range to a gravel-friendly technological overhaul

Dr Hutch

Of all the eccentric training methods the Doc has tried, ice baths are the most beneficial, especially for his wallet

OPINION: JACOB TIPPER

The inconvenient truth about time trialling

RIDING IT OUT: DAN SUDBURY, FUSION CC DRONFIELD

“I have been exploring the local roads with my boys”

BÄCKSTEDT TO THE FUTURE

After two stunning junior years, Elynor Bäckstedt carries on the family legacy in the pro ranks as one of the sport’s youngest full-time women riders, writes Owen Rogers

Ask the Doctor

Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rupen Dattani examines common cycling-related aches, pains and injuries

SIMON SMITH, GREAT YARMOUTH CC

“It’s not about how far or fast you go, or what you ride... just ride”

Should you buy a bike built or build your own?

Want a bike that meets all your specific needs or happy to go down the ready-made route?

Clash of the cantabrian montains

Lagos de Covadonga VS Alto de l'Angliru

YOU BOOZE, YOU LOSE?

Most of us like a drink, at least occasionally. But doesboozing undo the fitness gains we work so hard for? Chris Marshall-Bell investigates

WATT WORKS FOR ME: Tiffany Cromwell

The Australian pro shares her tips on keeping fit and motivated while there’s no racing on the cards

INSIDE THE BUNCH:Lucinda Brand

The CX star gets better results in the forest than in her garden

PIDCOCK: THE POWER OF THREE

Tom Pidcock talks to James Shrubsall about taking his own pathway as he battles on three fronts

Dr Hutch

Social distancing has unearthed the Doc’s new arch-rival – and they’re both about to receive a thrashing they’ll never forget

Clubs and BC shun government guidance on groups

Riders discouraged from gathering in groups of six, reports Chris Marshall-Bell

Cervélo S3 Ultegra Di2 Disc: £5,699 | 7.66kg (16.89lb)

James Bracey gets up to speed with a PB-hungry aero machine

“To Avoid Crowds And Cars, I've Been Doing More Gravel Riding”

“To avoid crowds and cars, I’ve been doing more gravel riding”

UNLOCK A FRESH PERSPECTIVE

As lockdown is gradually lifted, sports psychologistJosephine Perry urges cyclists to seize this moment to reappraise our riding and return to what really matters

WATT WORKS FOR ME - Gabriel Cullaigh

Movistar’s neo-pro on stepping up to WorldTour level and why he favours old-school training