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.

Welcome • When Cyclist launched in 2012 it was on a wave of national excitement about cycling that had never been seen before and hasn’t been repeated since. Britain’s first victory at the Tour de France was followed by golds galore at the London Olympics, and at the head of it all was one man: Bradley Wiggins.

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LEADOUT • Bikes, gear, people, racing, opinion

Nose in the wind • The new Noah Fast’s front end takes aero design to the limit

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The ol’ razzle dazzle • Pete Alfano of Alfano Frameworks walks us through his head-turning, submariner-confusing steel TT bike

Matthew Brennan • The 20-year-old Brit tells Cyclist about his stellar first year at Visma-Lease a Bike

Team history Kas • For two decades the Spanish outfit was among the best performing teams in the peloton, particularly when the road tilted upwards

Out with the old, in with the new • As a bunch of peloton stalwarts bids the sport farewell, Felix Lowe runs the rule over the new stars filling the void

Bealach Fèith nan Laogh • Wild and remote, the climb of Bealach Fèith nan Laogh uncovers the Highlands’ turbulent past

Pick ’n’ Mix • Gifts that keep on giving

Big Ride: France The Secret garden • While the hordes head for Mont Ventoux, a stone’s throw away is a ride of deserted roads, sinuous switchbacks, far-reaching views and dramatic gorges. Just don’t tell anyone

‘I felt I was playing a character’ • It seemed there was little left to know about Britain’s biggest cycling star, but that was before his new book brought some shocking revelations. Bradley Wiggins talks to Cyclist about the truth behind the persona

Brave new Worlds • There was excitement, there was controversy and there was pure unadulterated spectacle. This year the World Championships visited Africa for the first time, and boy did Rwanda put on a show

Classic Climbs Coll de la Gallina • Scene of cycling’s newest, most exclusive race

Head strong • When it comes to helmet manufacturing, a blend of German and Italian is Abus’s secret recipe

Sportive: La Marmotte The Big One • La Marmotte is one of the oldest, toughest, most popular gran fondos on the calendar, taking in four legendary Alpine climbs. Cyclist joins 7,500 others for a big day out

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

Factor Aluto • Nothing beats a light, quick-handling bike, whatever the surface

Nimbl Ultimate Glide shoes • The boutique choice of Grand Tour champions

Ribble Ultra-Grit • Ribble’s latest carbon gravel bike is fast but might lack broad appeal

DT Swiss ARC 1100 • The rim-tyre relationship goes to the next level

J.Laverack J.Ack III AM64 • Custom titanium for smooth operators

Know your enemy • A reunion of old friends should be a relaxed affair – until egos and vanities are stirred by the addition of a bike ride