Paul Double’s journey to the WorldTour may have taken a few extra years, but – as Chris Marshall- Bell finds out – his patience is paying off

Riders born into successful equestrian families look to have a head start. But is it always an advantage to have such a legacy? Catherine Welton explores what it’s like to grow up as a member of “equestrian royalty”

It’s 20 years since Johnny Green, late road manager of the Clash, wrote a riotous book about his time at the Tour de France. Trevor Ward hears the story from a first-hand witness, Green’s son Earl

What did Giro stage winner and Hour record holder Alex Dowsett learn from his rally driver dad? Chris Marshall-Bell finds out

The Tour de France is still the only race that counts for ‘them’

The event rider has won two European team gold medals and a team silver plus an individual silver, and finished on the podium at five-star