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

16-22 February | UAE

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

when planning a cycling trip, Europe offers two main options: overcrowded destinations with good coffee, smooth tarmac and a sense of community, or hidden gems that require a bit more planning but pay

If you google ‘Fast, flat, European marathon’, then Berlin and Valencia races seem to hog the serach engine limelight. I’m here to recommend you do yourself a favour and look at nearby Seville instead

Had qualification for the World Cup been decided by population, Spain would only just have made it for the past seven tournaments. Ranked 31st by that metric, they lag behind Myanmar, Sudan and Colomb