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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The people’s choice • Colnago claims the C68 Allroad is the bike for, well… everyone

Nopinz Pro-1 Gravel Racing suit • £199.99, nopinz.com

Cannondale Dynam helmet • £150, cannondale.com

Split Second CPC pulley wheel system • £238, split-second.bike

Campagnolo Hyperon Ultra wheels • £3,200, campagnolo.com

Northwave Extreme Pro 3 road shoes • £277.19, northwave.com

Knog Blinder Pro 900 headlight • £79.99, freewheel.co.uk

Garmin Edge 540/840 Solar • £449.99/£519.99, garmin.com

The aerosmith • Owen Sherlock of Môn Cycles tells Cyclist about the challenges of building an aero road bike from steel

No excuse for badly designed kit • How can cycling get it so wrong sometimes?

Pick ’n’ Mix • A picnic of pleasant paraphernalia

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

Q&A Miguel Indurain • The five-time Tour de France winner talks to Cyclist about why he never won on cobbles, what he thinks of the current generation of riders and that resting heart rate

The ‘Big Six’ risk making it dull • After Pogačar and Van der Poel dominated the spring and Remco strolled to Liège glory, are things about to get even more predictable when it comes to the Grand Tours, asks Felix Lowe?

A moment in time London hosts Le Tour • In 2007 the Tour circus came to London for the start of a controversial race that would end with just 31 seconds separating the top three riders

Tribute to the Tour • Ribble’s new Ultra SL R Alumni Limited Edition pays homage to the phenomenal ‘The Tour 21’ endeavour

Pain train for your brain • High-intensity turbo sessions could stave off Alzheimer’s

Crunch for lunch • A super salad that’s as tasty to eat as it is easy to carb up

Loosen up • Do these stretch routines before and after you ride to improve performance and protect from injury

Ultimate ride • From road racing to touring and adventure bikes, the Cube range offers something for every type of rider

Flight of the Canaries • Gran Canaria is an island of wild contrasts. Cyclist heads from the southern coast up to its highest peak on a ride that takes in all landscapes and all seasons

Pursuit of Perfection • His 2022 Milan-San Remo victory may have come from an unhinged descent of the Poggio, but Slovenian racer Matej Mohorič insists that his every move is scientifically calculated and driven by ‘a desire to do everything in the best possible manner’

What goes around • Debate continues to rage about whether cyclists should – or even could – adapt their pedalling style to be more efficient. Cyclist examines the evidence...