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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Shift in expectations • Classified’s unique hub shifting system could be a gamechanger
Rapha Pro Team Insulated Gore-Tex rain jacket
Garmin Fenix 7 watch
Poc Elicit Clarity sunglasses
Specialized S-Works 7 Lace shoes
Brompton T Line
Princeton CarbonWorks Peak 4550 wheelset
Selle Italia X-Bow TI316 Superflow saddle
Strong arm tactics • Paralympian and handcycling world record holder Mel Nicholls shares the story of her epic rides with her hand-powered cycle
Case study • When you travel with your bike, make sure it arrives in one piece
Pick ’n’ Mix • Five is the friendliest number
New year, new kit • While we wait for the racing proper to start, Felix Lowe sizes up the new men’s and women’s pro team kits
The long goodbyes • British cycling has enjoyed a golden decade, in large part thanks to three men now preparing to ride into the sunset. Cyclist looks at the legacy of Chris Froome, Mark Cavendish and Geraint Thomas
Doubting Thomas • What kind of races should Geraint Thomas target in his final seasons? It’s not certain whether he knows himself
A moment in time Robic wins the ‘Tour of the Liberation’ • In 1947, at the first Tour after the War, France’s Jean Robic failed to claim the yellow jersey – until the very last day
Time for carbs • Why tailoring the timing of your carb intake might make you faster
Beet those oats • Put your breakfast through a purple patch for added goodness
You snooze, you win • As Phil Cavell discovers on his hunt for performance gains, it’s time we all woke up to the power of sleep
Cycling’s next big thing? • Derived from the cannabis plant, CBD is gaining popularity as a supplement for cyclists. But is it safe and does it work? Cyclist examines the facts
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Heart of the Dolomites • The Dolomites of northern Italy are home to some of the most beautiful mountain passes that can be visited by bike. Cyclist heads to the epicentre to take on three of the finest
Passing time
Mountain marathon • Thought that was hard?
The rider’s ride • Basso Diamante SV, £3,899 frameset (approx £9,000 as built), chickencyclekit.co.uk
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How we did it
Romain’s road • Cyclist takes French pro Romain Bardet down to our local to talk about change, growth, fatherhood, fear, dreams and wine
Desert Island Disc Wheels • Just like the famous radio show, if Romain Bardet was sent to a desert island, what would he take with him?
La vie on roads • Romain Bardet’s career so far
Bardet’s pub quiz • What does Romain think of The King & Queen, a traditional London boozer and Cyclist’s local?
Spring kit picks • Weather-wise, you never know...