THE HIP NEW BRITISH CYCLING SCENE

While the traditional clubs and shops continue to be a backbone of the sport, a new generation is enjoying cycling in a whole different way

THE DOLOMITES YOU NEED TO RIDE

The famous mountain range has some of the best climbs in the world. Adam Becket goes in search of one of the hardest

Riders facing early retirement after team collapse

Sponsorship troubles at Bolton Equities Black Spoke could leave riders and staff without a job

Nichols returns to reclaim Monsal crown

Abi Plowman is first-time winner in women's race

Riders left angry and confused by Shimano crank issues

Japanese brand institutes inspection regime after Ultegra and Dura-Ace failures

Quarterman calls time at 25

Brit to retire, citing stress

Race on to sign Primož Roglič

Bora-Hansgrohe and Ineos Grenadiers the two most likely destinations for Slovenian after confirmation he will leave Jumbo-Visma

Cav and Astana going all in for 2024

Former Quick Step DS Brian Holm believes Manxman will look to bring the curtain down on his illustrious career after next year's Olympic Games

Bell begins Nationals build-up

2021 hill-climb champ kicks off campaign with a win

PFEIFFER GEORGI - The perfect pre-race

The start of a bike race is always an exciting, unique spectacle. It's where, for a few hours of the day, a seemingly mundane car park is transformed into a hub of activity, with a sea of fans surrounding the neatly packed Tetris of team buses while awaiting the emergence of the riders, autograph books in hand.

Steve Knight - 1967-2023

A master cyclo-cross rider who won over 250 races during a lifetime of racing died while out training recently.

Britain tops Euros medal table

Youngsters Josh Tarling and Zoe Bäckstedt claim European titles

Thanet Silverlight

WWII aircraft-inspired bike that still flies high in collectors' eyes

MEET THE MAKER - Lukas Nerurkar & his dad Richard

Our new series starts with EF's latest signing and his long-distance running dad

TAKE A BREAK?

Should you follow the pros and take an end-of-season break from cycling? Rob Kemp tackles the tricky business of scheduling downtime for busy amateurs

The hidden chemicals in your kit

With a ban looming on the horizon, manufacturers are having to reinvent cycling clothing. Simon Smythe investigates

A GREENER ROAD

When it comes to eco initiatives, the Transcontinental ultra-distance race has a few ideas up its sleeve

THE RACE TO NET ZERO

UCI president David Lappartient speaks in-depth and exclusively to Chris Marshall-Bell about his plans to halve emissions and make cycling carbon-neutral by 2030

Raleigh Centenary

Pure bling as the British brand celebrates its 100th anniversary

17 STOREROOM ESSENTIALS OF PRO NUTRITIONISTS

Which staple foods and core ingredients do pro cycling nutritionists keep in stock at all times? Rob Kemp asks four specialists for their must-have items

An extra gear, but no batteries for new GRX

Joe Baker takes a first ride on Shimano's new and improved 12-speed gravel groupset

Fifth-generation Liv Avail 'built for endurance'

Women-specific all-rounder features a re-engineered frameset with bags of tyre clearance

Giant's new Defy promises a smoother ride than ever before

Redesigned frameset is lighter, while new seatpost and bars are created with comfort in mind

TOP 8 INTRA-TEAM RIVALRIES

Eight classic clashes where allies became adversaries

TONY DOYLE REMEMBERED

A legend of the track and road alike, Tony Doyle's life was cut short by cancer earlier this year - but as you'll read, it was a life led very much in the fast lane

Cat Ferguson inks World Tour deal

17-year-old Brit takes fast track to the top tier

Saint Piran's perfect ending

A clean sweep of National Series events for the Cornish-based squad

Sepp Kuss makes history

American's ascension to Grand Tour winner status causes Jumbo-Visma headaches

Peugeot Aspin

The French brand's classic that made Britain great in the Eighties

LET'S TALK ABOUT...MALE LONELINESS

Too many men have too few friends, and it's having disastrous effects on our mental health. Rob Kemp breaks the taboo on friendlessness and explores how to forge new connections through cycling