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Dear UCI
With Brian Cookson out and David Lappartient in, Felix Lowe writes an open letter to the new president of the UCI
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December 2017
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Canyon Ultimate WMN CF SLX
Canyon has finally decided that, yes, women do need their own race bike
5 min |
December 2017
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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
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December 2017
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Track In The USSR
Not only did Don Walker found the North American Handmade Bicycle Show, he also shows some pretty mean bicycles himself
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December 2017
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Rotor Uno Hydraulic Road Groupset
£2,400, saddleback.co.uk
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December 2017
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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
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October 2017
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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…
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October 2017
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Pick 'N' Mix
If we had to pick five…
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October 2017
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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.
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June 2017
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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.
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June 2017
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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.
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June 2017
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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.
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June 2017
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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?
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June 2017
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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.
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February 2017
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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 min |
September 2017
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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
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September 2017
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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.
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March 2017
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How To Wear... Caps
Ex-pro Yanto Barker explains why caps should receive a rightful renaissance as part of your outfit
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November 2017
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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 min |
November 2017
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The Perfect Ending
As Alberto Contador bids adios, Felix Lowe ponders the retirement options for the sport’s big names
3 min |
November 2017
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Epoca R60
Old hands turn new tricks with this race-bred Italian custom build
5 min |
November 2017
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Colossus Of Roads
Giant claims that adding disc brakes has made its Propel even faster
3 min |
October 2017
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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 min |
October 2017
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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 min |
October 2017
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In Praise Of... Domestiques
They are the worker drones of bike racing, without whom the queen bees would never be able to rule.
4 min |
October 2017
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Orbea Orca M11i LTD
Orbea has significantly changed its Orca, making it somehow more the same
5 min |
October 2017
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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 min |
October 2017
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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 min |
September 2017
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How To Wear... Sunglasses
You don’t see them, but everyone else does. Le Col’s Yanto Barker talks shades
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September 2017
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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
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