The complete collection of non-silly bike races consists of a scratch race and a time trial

1890 -CYCLING HOLIDAYS

Too fast to fettle: the Doc isn’t a stickler for set-ups

The Doc wilts in the ferocity of the commuter games

Want to cycle 1,000 miles across rugged Scottish terrain, climbing more than twice the height of Everest? Oh, and it’s totally unsupported. Then try the Trans Alba race: you don’t have to be mad to do it, but it probably helps!

Cycling ignites passion, but too much pressure and expectation can burn it away. Psychologist and racer Steve Mayers tackles the delicate issue of burnout

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