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A moment in time The first foreign Grand Départ

More than 50 years after its inaugural edition, the Tour de France staged the Grand Départ on foreign roads for the first time ever

Foiled again

Scott's new Foil makes big promises for speed and comfort o

Foiled again

Scott's new Foil makes big promises for speed and comfort

Shave And Be Proud

Frank Strack intervenes in a hairy situation for a smooth outcome.

Ritchey Break Away Carbon

It can split in two for travelling, but can it keep it together on the road?

Across to Beara

Cyclist heads to CountyCork’s Beara Peninsula,a beckoning finger of land in the wild Atlantic Ocean that promises some enchanting riding.

The Voyage Of Columbus

For fine Italian steel bikes only one tube maker will do:Columbus.But, as Cyclist discovers,the company is as much about modern technology as artisan craftsmanship

White Lines

For one weekend in spring, Tuscany offers up its rolling hills to the Strade Bianche, one of the newest – and hardest – races in town

Aladdin's Cave

At the heart of every World Tour pro team is the service course – a warehouse stuffed with all the bikes,kit and components the team will use in a season. Cyclist visits the Trek-Segafredo service course to see how it operates

How To Wear... Warmers

Ex-pro Yanto Barker lays down the law on arm and legwarmers. There’s more to it than you might think…

A bumpy road ahead

The cobbles of Roubaix are totally unsuited for bike riding – which is exactly why you should try them, says Frank Strack.

Bikes

We all ride together

Island In The Sky

Tenerife’s Teide volcano continues to lure Team Sky, Astana and other pro teams, but the island’s ocean-gazing balcony roads, lunar landscapes and surreal rock formations add a sprinkle of magic to any two-wheeled adventure

It's Racing, But Not As We Know It

Velon, a company formed jointly by WorldTour teams, has muscled its way onto the pro calendar with a new kind of race series called Hammer. Cyclist finds out what it’s all about.

How To Wear... Helmets

Ex-pro and occasional style consultant Yanto Barker gives his view on the item of kit that tops them all. Literally.

Knight Rider

Track cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy opens up to Cyclist about his renewed passion for road cycling,Britain’smedalhopes for Rio 2016, and his vulnerability to biscuit sabot age

Col D'Izoard

The Izoard’s summit of wind-carved rocks provides an otherworldly setting for some of theTour’s greatest battles

In Praise Of...The Tifosi

Italy’s cycling fans have a passion and pride that makes them stand out from the crowd.

How Do I Prevent Knee Pain?

It’s a common complaint for cyclists, but there’s a lot you can do to avoid or overcome knee pain.

Centurions

To celebrate the 100th edition of the Giro d’Italia,Cyclist looks back at the people who have made Italy’s Grand Tour arguably a more demanding, more exciting and more beautiful race than its French neighbour.

The Battle For Italy

Vincenzo ‘The Shark’ Nibali and Fabio ‘The Knight’ Aru are finally on opposing teams at the Giro, and it has got Felix Lowe all excited.

Orbea Orca

The Basque brand’s flagship gets a complete refit for 2017.

More Six, Please, We're British

It began life in London in 1878 and now it seems the UK is falling in love with six-day track racing all over again.

Fantasy Island

Despite some ups and downs,Cyclist finds true love on the ‘forgotten’ Canary Island of La Gomera.

In Praise Of…Volunteers

It’s time we warmed up our vocal chords in support of the unsung heroes of domestic cycling.

parlee altum disc

famed for its custom carbon, parlee has gone full-bore into the stockmarket, but has it lost a little magic? 

​​​​​​​Tune Wasserträger 2.0 Bottle Cages

Who looks at the price when precious grams are at stake?