Expert insights into the top teams, key races and riders to watch in the year ahead

NATIONAL CHAMPION AND 1950s RACING PIONEER

As WorldTour wheels get rolling, we break down the riders, teams and races to look out for this year

Dutchman’s perfect winter ends in the rainbow jersey as his thoughts turn to the road

Longo Borghini wins overall but Dutch sprinter takes three stages

New UCI rules barring Continental teams from Women’s WorldTour races risk stunting rider development, shrinking pelotons and undermining the sport’s fragile growth. Owen Rogers assesses what’s at stake