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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.

How To Wear... Caps

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

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

The Perfect Ending

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

Epoca R60

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

Dear UCI

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

Canyon Ultimate WMN CF SLX

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

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

Track In The USSR

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

Rotor Uno Hydraulic Road Groupset

£2,400, saddleback.co.uk

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 

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…

Pick 'N' Mix

If we had to pick five…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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

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

Moroccan Roll

It might not be the first place you’d expect to find a sportive, but take your bike to Marrakech and you’ll discover that the city plays host to one of the finest.

Cometh The Hour

Cometh the man? It looks like that’ll be the case in 2017 – Movistar’s Alex Dowsett tells Cyclist in an exclusive interview why he’s planning another crack at the Hour Record.

Radical Rethinks

With each new advance in technology, it seems road bikes are slowly morphing into mountain bikes. Is this something we should be worried about?

How To Wear... Socks

Le Col’s Yanto Barker lends his stylish guidance to a little area where a lot can go wrong.

How Do I Taper To Hit Peak Fitness?

There’s no point training hard right up to a big event if it leaves you too tired to perform. That’s where the art of the taper comes in

Original Carbon Material

Craig Calfee has been designing and making carbon bikes since 1987, and counts Greg LeMond among his loyal customers. Here he tells the brand’s story, and talks us through one of his latest creations, the Luna Pro .

Power Of Three

In the 30th anniversary year of his 1987 Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and World Championship treble, Ireland’s Stephen Roche tells Cyclist about his annus mirabilis, getting punched by Italians, and why his Triple Crown. might never be repeated

Specialized S-Works Tarmac

Specialized’s new Tarmac was the weapon of choice for both the men’s and women’s World Champions in Bergen

What's The Best Way To Lose Weight?

It’s not quite as simple as ‘eat less, exercise more’