In this issue

Gripping Stuff The humble tyre has a big effect on your bike’s performance – and it’s getting bigger.

Seeing The Light Cyclist heads to the mighty slopes of Mont Ventoux to put three bikes with climbing pretensions through their paces.

South Pacific The tropical island of Tahiti isn’t the first place you’d think of going to for a sportive, but it makes perfect sense to Bernard Hinault and hundreds of riders from all over the world.

Dear UCI

With Brian Cookson out and David Lappartient in, Felix Lowe writes an open letter to the new president of the UCI

3 mins

Canyon Ultimate WMN CF SLX

Canyon has finally decided that, yes, women do need their own race bike

5 mins

Craig Calfee

From bamboo e-bikes to full suspension racers, frame building pioneer Craig Calfee talks carbon fibre, Greg LeMond and the future of bikes as we know it

5 mins

Track In The USSR

Not only did Don Walker found the North American Handmade Bicycle Show, he also shows some pretty mean bicycles himself

4 mins

Rotor Uno Hydraulic Road Groupset

£2,400, saddleback.co.uk

1 min

Frank Schleck

The ex-pro and former yellow jersey wearer tells Cyclist about the unique pleasures and pains of riding at the Tour de France 

5 mins

The Worlds Are Your Oyster

Designing a course so a local rider wins the rainbow jersey? Felix Lowe asks just what are the Worlds coming to…

3 mins

Pick 'N' Mix

If we had to pick five…

2 mins

Q&A : Thomas Voeckler

The French fans’ favourite on his last ever appearance in the Tour de France, his old Miguel Indurain poster and the glorious art of the attack.

5 mins

In Praise Of... Memorials

Plaques, statues and shrines to cycling’s fallen heroes are scattered all over the mountain roads of Europe, turning any ride into a pilgrimage.

4 mins

Gift Of The Greeks

In a remote corner of Greece’s Peloponnese region sits the Mani Peninsula, a beautiful slice of mountainous land surrounded by sparkling seas, and held in high regard by those lucky enough to discover it.

10+ mins

Hautacam

As a climb to a ski resort, Hautacam is always a summit finish at the Tour, and it has been the scene of several race-winning moves – some cleaner than others.

7 mins

Stop... Hammer Time!

The Hammer Series is an attempt to shake up the traditional race format. But will it hit the nail on the head?

3 mins

Peloton on Patrol

Cyclist heads to Dubai to meet the city’s first police cycling unit, and discovers they have big plans for the future.

5 mins

In Praise Of... Sponsors

They’re the people who pay for the sport we love to watch. So let’s hear it for laminate flooring, face cream and satellite television

4 mins

Box Of Tricks

For years, the world of GPS bike computers has been ruled by one brand, but now its rivals are finding ways to challenge its dominance

7 mins

Mark Gainey

The CEO and co-founder of Strava on the unexpected history of segments, Strava marriage proposals and the pain of losing his course records to a teenager.

6 mins

How To Wear... Caps

Ex-pro Yanto Barker explains why caps should receive a rightful renaissance as part of your outfit

3 mins

The Wages Of Suffering

For a pro cyclist, pain comes with a certain amount of financial gain – but what about the rest of us? The Velominati’s Frank Strack has the answer

3 mins

The Perfect Ending

As Alberto Contador bids adios, Felix Lowe ponders the retirement options for the sport’s big names

3 mins

Epoca R60

Old hands turn new tricks with this race-bred Italian custom build

5 mins

Colossus Of Roads

Giant claims that adding disc brakes has made its Propel even faster

3 mins

What's The Best Metric To Train To?

Your power meter spits out numbers, but there’s a science to making best use of them

5 mins

Gold Standard

Handmade in the UK and hand-laid with gold, this Enigma Elite is a masterpiece of steel, and a masterful lesson in patience, practice and patriotism

4 mins

In Praise Of... Domestiques

They are the worker drones of bike racing, without whom the queen bees would never be able to rule.

4 mins

Orbea Orca M11i LTD

Orbea has significantly changed its Orca, making it somehow more the same

5 mins

Age Shall Not Wither Him

Do the Rules still apply when the body is no longer willing? Frank Strack considers the cycle of life

3 mins

Q & A Chris Boardman

The cycling tech wizard talks to Cyclist about his new wind-tunnel, the future of the ‘Superman’ Hour record and his battles with the Government.

5 mins

How To Wear... Sunglasses

You don’t see them, but everyone else does. Le Col’s Yanto Barker talks shades

2 mins

What's The Best Home Gym Kit For Cyclists?

The best training for cycling is cycling, but a few select items of home gym kit can help you to add speed and prevent injury. As long as you use them properly, of course

6 mins

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Cyclist Middle East Magazine Description:

A celebration of adventure and exploration, plus the kit that makes road cycling so special, Cyclist explores the world’s best routes and takes readers behind the doors of the sport’s most iconic brands. Inside you’ll find performance advice from top experts, detailed reviews of the best road bikes and technology available in today’s market, plus exclusive access to some of the best professional teams on the planet. Cyclist also looks the part, mixing in-depth articles with breathtaking imagery from the sport’s best photographers.