Cycling Weekly

Published by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd Cycling Weekly is the UK's only weekly special interest magazine focusing on the cycling market. It is the best source of breaking international and UK news, race reportage, reliable fitness advice, trustworthy product reviews and inspirational features for British cyclists. Always a great read, Cycling Weekly inspires you to ride your bike more!

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IN FOCUS

Laura Kenny: “Cycling was my therapy” • The Olympic legend tells Tom Davidson how her bike helped her deal with the biggest trauma of her life

The importance of talking

Observing the changing face of pro teams

Specialized drops its ambassador contracts at short notice

Proud to bank a CW5000

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WRIGHT ON FIRE • Following a breakthrough season, Fred Wright is one of the hottest properties in the peloton. All he needs now is a win

Britain’s cycling future

SOMETIMES IMIGHTBE INTROVERT • Underwhelmed by his results in 2022 but having found his best legs again, sprinter Sam Bennett reflects on how his vulnerabilities have led him to a point where 2023 could be one of his best years yet

Sharing Tour leadership

FROM NORFOLK TO THE WORLD 25 YEARS OF THE GIANT TCR • Giant’s signature bike changed the look of road bikes for ever. Adam Becket looks back at what the TCR has meant for bike design

TCR memories

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Are heated warm-up trousers cycling’s next marginal gain? • Huub’s Heated Trouser II is popular with trackies but can they work for you?

RAPHA PRO TEAM GORE-TEX INFINIUM JERSEY

Shimano 105 R7100 Di2 £1,730 | 3,068g • Has the ‘gateway groupset’ become even more welcoming?

Gear of the week • A versatile trainer, all-round gravel shoe and lightweight shades

Giro Sector £199.99

Oakley EV Zero Blades £182

BURNING QUESTIONS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LACTATE • Far from being an acidic waste product that makes your muscles burn, lactate is actually a vital source of energy. Tom Epton debunks the mistruths around the metabolite

Lactate buffer supplements - do they work?

GET IN THE ZONE

‘My athletes are lactate-tested thousands of times’

Thomas Gloag • The 21-year-old Londoner and new Jumbo-Visma signing, on the importance of constant learning

Dr Hutch • With normal service having largely resumed this year, the Doc shares his highlights of an eventful season of professional cycling

Tour de France 22 July, 1989

Cycling 31 August, 1922 • The Brighton and back ride has always been a big challenge