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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

Welcome • In our interview with Geraint Thomas, the veteran Welsh racer rails genially against the crop of ‘little bastards’ – the young super-talents such as Tadej Pogačar and Remco Evenepoel – taking over the peloton. But I suspect many of those youngsters will look at Thomas with an even greater feeling of envy.

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LEADOUT • Bikes, gear, people, racing, opinion

Enter the Fray • Enve’s new all-road bike completes the brand’s lineup

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Dragon slayer • Alex de Kraker of St Joris Cycles introduces a steel-framed bike for a very special customer… himself

Q&A Josh Tarling • The 20-year-old time-trialling prodigy tells Cyclist about life inside Ineos Grenadiers, the tribulations of being a grown-up and his focus on Olympic gold

A moment in time Girardengo wins the unofficial world championship • In 1924 the original Campionissimo, Costante Girardengo, claimed the GP Wolber, the race considered the nearest thing at the time to a world championship

My predictions for the Tour • What will happen at this year’s Tour de France? Eurosport’s Felix Lowe consults the oracle (Thibaut Pinot’s goats)

Pick ’n’ Mix • Summer loving had me a blast

Big Ride: Pyrenees Master and apprentice • The mighty Col du Tourmalet needs no introduction, but this ride also takes in a rarely visited neighbour that deserves both attention and respect: the Col de Beyrède

Col of the Wild • Follow Cyclist’s Pyrenean classic-with-a-twist

The rider’s ride • Specialized S-Works Aethos, from £12,000, specialized.com

Beyrède’s big break • A brief history of the Route d’Occitanie

How we did it

Last man Standing • Geraint Thomas doesn’t want to sound like a grumpy old man, but after 18 seasons as a pro he has a bone to pick with all the young upstarts in the peloton

The best of G • Road racing highlights of the first Welshman to win the Tour

Bike history Specialized Tarmac • Specialized is 50 years old this year, and it’s safe to say the brand wouldn’t be where it is without the Tarmac

Paving the way • The Tarmac’s pivotal moments

Classic Climbs Col de Sarenne • The wild col that terrified the Tour

Picture in Pink • Behind the scenes with a Giro d’Italia photographer

TransAtlantic Way May the road rise to meet you • A 2,400km route along Ireland’s west coast is the perfect backdrop to some two-wheeled sword and sorcery. Cyclist talks to four riders about their experiences on the TransAtlantic Way

TESTED • The latest bikes and kit get put through their paces

Cervélo Áspero • Cervélo’s all-round gravel bike gains comfort and keeps speed

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