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

Ed’s Letter • A weekend of watching pro cycling doesn’t get much better than that. After waiting for two and a half years, we were treated to not one, but two epic editions of Paris-Roubaix. But which was best?

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Take five • Cervélo’s latest R5 is not only lighter, but also comfier

Castelli Idro 3 jacket • £320, saddleback.co.uk

Quoc Mono II shoes • £270, quoc.cc

Muc-Off Ludicrous AF lube • £49.99, muc-off.com

Specialized S-Works Romin Evo saddle • £390, specialized.com

Continental GP5000 S TR tyres • £69.96, conti-tyres.co.uk

Coros Vertix 2 smartwatch • £599, 2pure.co.uk

Met Estro Mips helmet • £120, met-helmets.com

Superlight steel • Architect by day, framebuilder by night, Till Nsoga of Yaad Cycles explains how he made a steel bike weighing just 6.2kg

All you need is glove • Don’t let frigid digits stop you riding this winter

Pick ’n’ Mix • Get your kicks with these five picks

The last hurrah • Felix Lowe rounds up the final races of the season, including two wet and thrilling editions of Paris-Roubaix

Q&A Jens Voigt • Cycling’s most irrepressible spirit talks living on the track and leaving his demons on the road

The Brailsford legacy • With Dave Brailsford rumoured to be leaving Ineos Grenadiers, Cyclist assesses his impact on the sport over the past decade

What is Ineos Sport? • If Brailsford moves there, it will mean more sports and possibly more controversy

Busy old winter • The racing may be over, but there is still plenty for teams and riders to be doing over the winter months, as sports director Cherie Pridham explains

A moment in time Cav becomes King of Sprinters • A miserable start to 2010 saw Mark Cavendish struggling for wins and losing respect. So when the Tour de France arrived, he needed to do something special to put himself back on top

Ride smart • How cycling can improve brain function

How do I avoid back pain? • Make some smart adjustments to ride without pain

While we’ve got you • Our expert answers a few quickies

Game for it • Lean red meat meets easy bake roast

A Winter’s Tale • Don’t let the cold, dark months derail your fitness. Try our training plan and come back stronger than ever in spring

Racking up the miles • Get those base miles in now and then build on them in time for next spring, says coach Ric Stern from cyclecoach.com

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Mountain of the stars • The Serra da Estrela mountain range is home to the highest point in Portugal and offers big climbs, otherworldly landscapes and lots of dams

Don’t forget your boots • Things to do off the bike in the Serra da Estrela

Star turn • Follow Cyclist’s route around the mighty Serra...