Cyclist

Dedicated solely to road cycling. Cyclist is the very first magazine of its kind. A celebration of the freedom to explore and the gear that makes road cycling special. Cyclist will take you on the world's best routes and get behind the doors of iconic brands. With performance advice from the experts, we unearth tall tales from the pro peloton and get you up-close to the best road bikes and technology. Plus, Cyclist mixes in-depth articles with breathtaking imagery from the sport's best photographers. It's the road cycling magazine you've been waiting for. In every issue you can enjoy: - The most exhilarating cycle routes and sportives in the world - their history, when to go and how to get the best from your trip. - The most in-depth road bike reviews and must-have gear. - Expert opinion on components, training, nutrition and technology. - The stories behind the biggest brand names and most influential people in cycling

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Tarmac’s revenge • Specialized’s lightweight race bike is now finally faster than the Venge

Eat, sleep, ride, Repete • Mikoláš Voverka of Prague-based Repete tells Cyclist about making steel bikes for the modern rider

Leaders of the pack • Cycling-specific backpacks for when a musette just won’t do

Why your next bike should be aluminium • Modern aluminium offers a genuine performance alternative to carbon fibre, but without the cost, says deputy editor James Spender

Pick ’n’ Mix • Bedazzle your bike buddies

absoluteBLACK: Science-driven optimisation • The absoluteBLACK Lab is where Tour de France champions dial in their performance and innovative products spring to life. We take a peek at what happens behind the scenes

Snapshot • Special moments from the past month’s pro racing, as selected by the photographers who captured them

Q&A Magnus Sheffield • The Ineos Grenadiers rider opens up about being a fake Brit, his background as a skier and the demise of the US domestic road racing scene

Is Jumbo about to implode? • Jumbo-Visma’s finest hour – the Grand Tour grand slam – may well be where everything starts to head south, argues Felix Lowe

The Red Devil wins the first Il Lombardia • In 1905 Giovanni Gerbi became the first winner of Il Lombardia thanks to some careful planning and strong legs

Ride around the world with Rouvy • Enjoy riding epic climbs, stunning off-road routes, iconic cities and more from your own home with Rouvy’s augmented reality video

Train + Eat • Get stronger, get faster

Running: friend or foe? • Will running add strength and speed to your cycling or just undermine your performance on the bike? Cyclist finds out

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Beyond and back • The Transnevada trail wraps itself around Spain’s Sierra Nevada, taking you deeper into the wilds of these Andalusian mountains than any conventional route allows. Cyclist travels to the region of Alpujarra for an adventure along its southernmost stretch

Transnevada sampler • Follow Cyclist’s up-and-out, down-and-back route

Hidden gems • Fancy a return to tarmac? The Sierra Nevada has plenty of stunning climbs

The rider’s ride • Factor Ostro Gravel, £9,900, viresvelo.com

How we did it

The trials of time • Swiss rider Marlen Reusser capped a stellar year with victory in the Stage 8 time-trial at the Tour de France. She talks Cyclist through the details of the race, and the mental and physical toll it has taken

75 years later… • The last venue from the 1948 Olympics still in use is Herne Hill racetrack in South London. Cyclist pays a visit to the anniversary race meet, and learns about its rich history

‘I was there’ • Now aged 94, Jim Love was a member of the...